The Elusive Quality Stakes, a $150,000 turf sprint, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Belmont at The Big A. This six-furlong race features a competitive field of 12 horses, each vying for victory in this prestigious event.
Race Details
- Track: Belmont at The Big A
- Distance: 6 furlongs (Outer Turf)
- Purse: $150,000
- Age Eligibility: 4-year-olds & up
- Post Time: 3:08 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Nothing Better (USA) – Munnings x One True Love (IRE)
- Trainer: Jorge Duarte Jr.
- Jockey: Fernando Jara
- Owner: Colts Neck Stables LLC
- Age: 8YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Runner-up in last race, showing strong closing speed.
2. Horsepower (USA) – Good Samaritan x Bear’s Lightning
- Trainer: Joseph Orseno
- Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
- Owner: D. J. Stable LLC
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Won last race at Gulfstream, displaying late acceleration.
3. Shards (USA) – Bucchero x Cynthia’s Fury
- Trainer: Kelsey Danner
- Jockey: Adam Beschizza
- Owner: Crown’s Way Racing LLC, NBS Stable & Marko, Kevin
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Career-best victory last time out, transitioning well to turf.
4. Apollo Ten (USA) – Violence x Stormy Regatta
- Trainer: Christophe Clement
- Jockey: Dylan Davis
- Owner: Cheyenne Stable LLC
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Consistent performer, placed second in last outing.
5. Twenty Six Black (USA) – War Dancer x Brazo de Oro
- Trainer: Horacio De Paz
- Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
- Owner: Roger Cimbora Jr.
- Age: 5YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Strong finisher, placed fourth in last race.
6. Senbei (USA) – Candy Ride (ARG) x Sweet Aloha
- Trainer: Christophe Clement
- Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
- Owner: Reeves Thoroughbred Racing & Darlene Bilinski
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Struggled in last race but has past success at this distance.
7. Bold Journey (USA) – Hard Spun x Polly Freeze
- Trainer: William Mott
- Jockey: Eric Cancel
- Owner: Gary Barber, Pantofel Stable LLC & Wachtel Stable
- Age: 6YO Horse
- Recent Form: Fourth-place finish in last race, showing late speed.
8. Marcus Gift (USA) – Bernardini x Four Gifts
- Trainer: Adrianne Devaux
- Jockey: Lane Luzzi
- Owner: Penn and Bradley Racing
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Mid-pack finisher in last race, needs improvement.
9. Alogon (USA) – California Chrome x Scamper
- Trainer: Edward Allard
- Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
- Owner: Charles Matses
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Won last race at Aqueduct, strong contender.
10. My Boy Prince (USA) – Cairo Prince x Hopping Not Hoping
- Trainer: Mark Casse
- Jockey: Jose Lezcano
- Owner: Gary Barber
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Fifth-place finish in last race, needs a better trip.
11. Surveillance (USA) – Constitution x Majorelle
- Trainer: Linda Rice
- Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
- Owner: Winning Move Stable
- Age: 8YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Strong closer, won last race at Aqueduct.
12. Unlimitedpotential (USA) – Union Rags x Champagne Ice
- Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci
- Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
- Owner: America’s Pastime Stables, Kohn, Robert & Esopi, Vincent D.
- Age: 6YO Horse
- Recent Form: Won last race, showing versatility.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Surveillance (8/5 odds) – Strong closer, coming off a win.
- Nothing Better (3/1 odds) – Consistent performer, placed second last time.
- Unlimitedpotential (4/1 odds) – Versatile runner, capable of adapting.
- Alogon (9/2 odds) – Recent winner, showing strong form.
Dark Horses:
- Apollo Ten (6/1 odds) – Consistent performer, could surprise.
- Senbei (6/1 odds) – Has past success at this distance.
- My Boy Prince (8/1 odds) – Needs a better trip but has potential.
