The Grade II Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set to take place on Saturday, February 26, 2025. This race is for three-year-olds, covering a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles with a purse of $1,250,000.
Race Details
- Distance: One and One Sixteenth Miles
- Purse: $1,250,000
- Eligibility: Three-year-olds
- Entry Fee: $500 to nominate, $5,000 to pass the entry box and $5,000 additional to start
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Allowances: Non-winners of $60,000 at a mile or over in 2025 allowed 3 lbs; $50,000 at a mile or over anytime allowed 5 lbs
- Points: Certain finishing positions will earn points to qualify for the 2025 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks
- Nominations Closed: February 8, 2025, with 90 nominations
Field Overview
Here’s a detailed look at the contenders:
| PP | Horse | Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coal Battle | Coal Front – Wolfblade, by Midshipman | Jose P. Vargas | Larry Briley | Norman Stables LLC (Robert Norman) |
| 2 | Admiral Dennis | Constitution – Gulf Coast, by Union Rags | Florent Geroux | Brad H. Cox | Albaugh Family Stables LLC (Dennis Albaugh & Jason Loutsch) |
| 3 | Sandman | Tapit – Distorted Music, by Distorted Humor | Cristian A. Torres | Mark E. Casse | D. J. Stables LLC (J & L Green), St Elias Stable (V & T Viola), West Point Thoroughbreds (T Finley) & CJ Stables (C Sonson) |
| 4 | Hypnus | Into Mischief – Dream Tree, by Uncle Mo | Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. | Kenneth G. McPeek | Brookdale Racing, Inc.(Nader Alaali) |
| 5 | Madaket Road | Quality Road – Frolic’s Dream, by Smoke Glacken | Irad Ortiz, Jr. | Bob Baffert | SF Racing LLC (G Murphy), Starlight Racing (J Wolf), Madaket Stables (S Kumin), D Bashor, Determined Stables (M Dorman), R Masterson, T Ryan, Waves Edge Capital LLC (W Slager) & C Donovan Owner Link |
| 6 | Publisher | American Pharoah – Indian Pride, by Proud Citizen | Flavien Prat | Steve M. Asmussen | Gus King & Estate of Brereton C. Jones (Elizabeth Jones, Executrix) |
| 7 | Dreaminblue | Street Boss – Dreamy Blues, by Curlin | Florent Arrieta | Randy Morse | Randy Patterson, Sam M Vogel & Joe Morgan |
| 8 | Innovator | Authentic – Inspired, by Unbridled’s Song | Tyler W. Bacon | D. Wayne Lukas | BC Stables LLC (B Coelho & J Bellinger) |
| 9 | Smoken Wicked | Bobby’s Wicked One – Street Smoke, by Street Boss | Tyler Gaffalione | Dale Stewart | Valene Farms (Murray Valene) |
| 10 | Bullard | Gun Runner – Reve d’Amour, by Warrior’s Reward | Umberto Rispoli | Mike W. McCarthy | St. Elias Stable (V & T Viola), Talla Racing LLC (M Talla), Three Chimneys Farm (G Torrealba) & West Point Thoroughbreds (T Finley) |
| 11 | Speed King | Volatile – Athenian Beauty, by Corinthian | Rafael Bejarano | Ron Moquett | Triton Thoroughbreds LLC (T Bowman), Naber Racing, LLC (R Naber), Bryan Hennigan, Doug Rapier & Ron Micetic |
| 12 | Brereton’s Baytown | Upstart – Kika, by Birdstone | J. C. Bealmear | Paul McEntee | Baytown Partnerships (C McEntee) & Trawitzki Thoroughbreds LLC (A Trawitzki) |
| 13 | Tiztastic | Tiz the Law – Keesha, by Tapit | Jose L. Ortiz | Steve M. Asmussen | Winchell Thoroughbreds, LLC (R & J Winchell), Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith |
| 14 | Hot Gunner | Exaggerator – You Flatter Me, by Flatter | Hector Hernandez | Steve E. Young | 7 Cedars Farm LLC (J & Y Roberson) |
Horse Analysis
Coal Battle
Sire: Coal Front Dam: Wolfblade, by Midshipman Jockey: Jose P. Vargas Trainer: Larry Briley Owner: Norman Stables LLC (Robert Norman)
Analysis: Coal Battle has shown consistent performance and has a strong pedigree. With Jose P. Vargas as the jockey, Coal Battle could be a competitive horse in this race.
Admiral Dennis
Sire: Constitution Dam: Gulf Coast, by Union Rags Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Brad H. Cox Owner: Albaugh Family Stables LLC (Dennis Albaugh & Jason Loutsch)
Analysis: Admiral Dennis has shown promise in previous races and has a strong pedigree. With Florent Geroux as the jockey, Admiral Dennis could be a competitive horse in this race.
Sandman
Sire: Tapit Dam: Distorted Music, by Distorted Humor Jockey: Cristian A. Torres Trainer: Mark E. Casse Owner: D. J. Stables LLC (J & L Green), St Elias Stable (V & T Viola), West Point Thoroughbreds (T Finley) & CJ Stables (C Sonson)
Analysis: Sandman has shown potential and has a strong pedigree. With Cristian A. Torres as the jockey, Sandman could be a strong contender in this race.
Hypnus
Sire: Into Mischief Dam: Dream Tree, by Uncle Mo Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek Owner: Brookdale Racing, Inc.(Nader Alaali)
Analysis: Hypnus has shown promise in previous races and has a strong pedigree. With Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. as the jockey, Hypnus could be a competitive horse in this race.
Madaket Road
Sire: Quality Road Dam: Frolic’s Dream, by Smoke Glacken Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr. Trainer: Bob Baffert Owner: SF Racing LLC (G Murphy), Starlight Racing (J Wolf), Madaket Stables (S Kumin), D Bashor, Determined Stables (M Dorman), R Masterson, T Ryan, Waves Edge Capital LLC (W Slager) & C Donovan Owner Link
Analysis: Madaket Road has shown potential and has a strong pedigree. With Irad Ortiz, Jr. as the jockey, Madaket Road could be a strong contender in this race.
Publisher
Sire: American Pharoah Dam: Indian Pride, by Proud Citizen Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Steve M. Asmussen Owner: Gus King & Estate of Brereton C. Jones (Elizabeth Jones, Executrix)
Analysis: Publisher has shown promise in previous races and has a strong pedigree. With Flavien Prat as the jockey, Publisher could be a competitive horse in this race.
Dreaminblue
Sire: Street Boss Dam: Dreamy Blues, by Curlin Jockey: Florent Arrieta Trainer: Randy Morse Owner: Randy Patterson, Sam M Vogel & Joe Morgan
Analysis: Dreaminblue has shown potential and has a strong pedigree. With Florent Arrieta as the jockey, Dreaminblue could be a competitive horse in this race.
Innovator
Sire: Authentic Dam: Inspired, by Unbridled’s Song Jockey: Tyler W. Bacon Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas Owner: BC Stables LLC (B Coelho & J Bellinger)
Analysis: Innovator has shown potential and has a strong pedigree. With Tyler W. Bacon as the jockey, Innovator could be a competitive horse in this race.
Smoken Wicked
Sire: Bobby’s Wicked One Dam: Street Smoke, by Street Boss Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Trainer: Dale Stewart Owner: Valene Farms (Murray Valene)
