The Richard Hazelton Overnight Stakes at Turf Paradise is shaping up to be an exciting race, featuring a competitive field of six horses.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Distance: 1 3/8 miles on turf
- Purse: $40,000
- Eligibility: Three-year-olds and upward
The Contenders
- Promissio
- Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill
- Jockey: Karlo Lopez
- Pedigree: Sired by Mitole out of Spring Street (by Street Cry)
- Overview: A four-year-old gelding with a strong pedigree, Promissio is trained by the accomplished Doug O’Neill. With Karlo Lopez in the saddle, this horse is expected to bring speed and stamina to the race.
- Saline River
- Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
- Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez
- Pedigree: Sired by Liam’s Map out of The Vapors (by Congrats)
- Overview: This five-year-old gelding has shown consistency in past performances. Under the guidance of Robertino Diodoro, Saline River is a serious contender with Guillermo Rodriguez as the jockey.
- Cornishman
- Trainer: Tena Birdwell
- Jockey: Alex M. Cruz
- Pedigree: Sired by Curlin out of Penwith (by Bernardini)
- Overview: A four-year-old gelding with a regal lineage, Cornishman is trained by Tena Birdwell. With Alex M. Cruz aboard, this horse could surprise the field with a strong finish.
- Kennebec
- Trainer: Jose Silva, Jr.
- Jockey: Fausto Henrique Da Silva
- Pedigree: Sired by Lookin At Lucky out of Thisdanseistaken (by Gators N Bears)
- Overview: At seven years old, Kennebec is the veteran of the group. Trained by Jose Silva, Jr., and ridden by Fausto Henrique Da Silva, this horse brings experience and resilience to the race.
- What a Dude
- Trainer: Miguel L. Hernandez
- Jockey: Manuel Americano
- Pedigree: Sired by Hard Spun out of Off the Boat (IRE) (by More Than Ready)
- Overview: This six-year-old gelding is known for his versatility. With Miguel L. Hernandez as the trainer and Manuel Americano as the jockey, What a Dude could be a dark horse in this race.
- One Fast Bro
- Trainer: Jose Silva, Jr.
- Jockey: Harry Hernandez
- Pedigree: Sired by Coil out of Awesome Broad (by Mr. Broad Blade)
- Overview: The oldest in the field at eight years, One Fast Bro is another entry from Jose Silva, Jr. With Harry Hernandez as the jockey, this gelding will rely on experience and strategy.
