The Grade II Fort Marcy Stakes, a $200,000 turf race, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Belmont at The Big A. This 1 1/8-mile event features a competitive field of six horses, each vying for victory in this prestigious graded stakes race.
Race Details
- Track: Belmont at The Big A
- Distance: 1 1/8 miles (Outer Turf)
- Purse: $200,000
- Age Eligibility: 4-year-olds & up
- Post Time: 5:24 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Kay Army (CHI) – Katmai (CHI) x Soviet Army (ARG)
- Trainer: William Mott
- Jockey: Jose Lezcano
- Owner: Ignacio Hurtado & Ignacio Hurtado Jr.
- Age: 5YO Horse
- Recent Form: Making his U.S. debut after going 10-for-10 in Chile, an undefeated record that makes him a serious contender.
2. Master Piece (CHI) – Mastercraftsman (IRE) x Torre Laguna (CHI)
- Trainer: Richard Dutrow Jr.
- Jockey: Eric Cancel
- Owner: Argano, Frank, Iavarone, Julia C., Iavarone, Michael & Zoumas, Nicholas
- Age: 9YO Ridgling
- Recent Form: Defending champion of the Fort Marcy Stakes, looking to repeat his success.
3. Deterministic (USA) – Liam’s Map x Giulio’s Jewel (Speightstown)
- Trainer: Christophe Clement
- Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
- Owner: St. Elias Stable, Langone, Ken, Duncker, C. Steven & Vicarage Stable
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Has shown strong performances in graded stakes races, finishing second in his last outing.
4. Carson’s Run (USA) – Cupid x Hot N Hectic (Henny Hughes)
- Trainer: Christophe Clement
- Jockey: Dylan Davis
- Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds & Steven Bouchey
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Won the Jockey Club Derby Invitational Stakes (G3T) last season, proving his ability to rally from behind.
5. Tuscan Sky (USA) – Vino Rosso x South Andros (Sky Mesa)
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
- Owner: Repole Stable
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Has shown flashes of graded stakes potential, looking to break through at this level.
6. Magnolia Midnight (USA) – Midnight Storm x Tex Appeal (Successful Appeal)
- Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci
- Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
- Owner: Ilkay Kantarmaci & Sport of Kings Racing Partners LLC
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Has been competitive in allowance races but steps up in class here.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Kay Army (2/1 odds) – Undefeated in Chile, making his U.S. debut.
- Carson’s Run (5/2 odds) – Proven graded stakes performer with a strong closing kick.
- Master Piece (3/1 odds) – Defending champion, looking to repeat.
Dark Horses:
- Deterministic (7/2 odds) – Consistent performer, could surprise.
- Tuscan Sky (9/2 odds) – Has potential but needs a breakout performance.
