Horse Race Preview: OTBO Sales Graduate Race Stakes at Mahoning Valley Race Course

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The OTBO Sales Graduate Race Stakes at Mahoning Valley Race Course promises to be an exciting event with a purse of $50,000. This six-furlong race is for Ohio-bred foals of 2022 that have passed through the sales ring at any OTBO sale. Let’s take a closer look at the contenders, their jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees.

Contenders

  1. Holidays Army Brat (OH)
    1. Jockey: Joe Stokes
    1. Trainer: Shane Meyers
    1. Owner: Shane Meyers and O.G. Thoroughbreds
    1. Breeder: Eugene Bowerman & Sharon Bowerman
    1. Pedigree: Army Mule – Holiday Storm, by Majesticperfection
    1. Weight: 113 lbs
  2. Oh Lover Boy (OH)
    1. Jockey: Mauro Cedillo
    1. Trainer: Jacinto Lopez
    1. Owner: Ebenezer Racing, LLC and Juana Lopez
    1. Breeder: Ben T. Mumaw
    1. Pedigree: William’s Kitten – Love First Sight, by Alke
    1. Weight: 118 lbs
  3. John Fitzgerald (OH)
    1. Jockey: Luis Alberto Batista
    1. Trainer: Craig Sweeting
    1. Owner: Jill Sweeting
    1. Breeder: Raimonde Farms LTD
    1. Pedigree: Kennedy – Smile and a Wink, by Archarcharch
    1. Weight: 121 lbs
  4. Drill City (OH)
    1. Jockey: Jose A. Bracho
    1. Trainer: Shane Meyers
    1. Owner: Keys to Riches Stable LLC and Shane Meyers
    1. Breeder: Raimonde Farms LTD
    1. Pedigree: Drill – City Beautiful, by Storm Cat
    1. Weight: 121 lbs
  5. Right On the Munny (OH)
    1. Jockey: Erik Barbaran
    1. Trainer: Robert M. Gorham
    1. Owner: Mast Thoroughbreds, LLC
    1. Breeder: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm
    1. Pedigree: Cowtown Cat – Theloveofmunnings, by Munnings
    1. Weight: 121 lbs
  6. Duo (OH)
    1. Jockey: Alexander Chavez
    1. Trainer: Michelle Winters
    1. Owner: Michelle Winters
    1. Breeder: Raimonde Farms LTD & Steve M. DeMaiolo
    1. Pedigree: Drill – Dotthei, by Haynesfield
    1. Weight: 121 lbs
  7. Thistle Queen (OH)
    1. Jockey: Yan Aviles
    1. Trainer: Joseph M. Poole
    1. Owner: Rolf Obrecht
    1. Breeder: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm, LLC
    1. Pedigree: Mobil – Sinful Delight, by Blame
    1. Weight: 116 lbs

Analysis

  • Holidays Army Brat: Trained by Shane Meyers, this filly has a strong pedigree with Army Mule as her sire. Joe Stokes will be riding her, and she carries a lighter weight of 113 lbs, which could be an advantage.
  • Oh Lover Boy: With William’s Kitten as his sire, this gelding is trained by Jacinto Lopez and ridden by Mauro Cedillo. He has shown potential and carries 118 lbs.
  • John Fitzgerald: This gelding, trained by Craig Sweeting, has Kennedy as his sire. Luis Alberto Batista will be in the saddle, and he carries 121 lbs.
  • Drill City: Another contender from Shane Meyers’ stable, Drill City has Drill as his sire. Jose A. Bracho will be riding him, and he also carries 121 lbs.
  • Right On the Munny: Trained by Robert M. Gorham, this gelding has Cowtown Cat as his sire. Erik Barbaran will be riding him, and he carries 121 lbs.
  • Duo: With Drill as his sire, this colt is trained by Michelle Winters and ridden by Alexander Chavez. He carries 121 lbs.
  • Thistle Queen: Trained by Joseph M. Poole, this filly has Mobil as her sire. Yan Aviles will be riding her, and she carries 116 lbs, which could give her an edge.