The Grade II Twin Spires Turf Sprint Stakes, presented by Accenture, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs. This 5 ½-furlong turf sprint features a competitive field of 12 horses, each vying for victory in this $600,000 stakes event.
Race Details
- Track: Churchill Downs
- Distance: 5 ½ furlongs (Turf)
- Purse: $600,000
- Age Eligibility: 3-year-olds & up
- Post Time: 2:38 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Coppola (USA) – Into Mischief x Equineline Reports
- Trainer: Dale Romans
- Jockey: Manuel Franco
- Owner: Hammer Time Stable & Sport of Kings Racing Partnership
- Age: 6YO Horse
- Recent Form: Finished 5th in the Shakertown Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland.
2. Ambivalent (USA) – Constitution x Screwgie
- Trainer: Michael J. Maker
- Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
- Owner: David Staudacher & Paradise Farms Corp.
- Age: 7YO Horse
- Recent Form: Won a 5-furlong turf sprint at Fair Grounds, showing strong closing speed.
3. Nobals (USA) – Noble Mission (GB) x Pearly Blue
- Trainer: Larry Rivelli
- Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
- Owner: Patricia’s Hope LLC
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 2nd in the Big Daddy Stakes at Turfway Park, looking to reclaim his 2023 Twin Spires Turf Sprint title.
4. One Timer (USA) – Trappe Shot x Spanish Star
- Trainer: Larry Rivelli
- Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
- Owner: Patricia’s Hope LLC & Richard Ravin
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 3rd in a Turfway Park stakes race, showing early speed.
5. Arrest Me Red (USA) – Pioneerof the Nile x Maraschino Red
- Trainer: Wesley A. Ward
- Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
- Owner: Lael Stables
- Age: 7YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Won the Big Daddy Stakes at Turfway Park, defeating Nobals.
6. Run Carson (USA) – Maclean’s Music x Schefflera
- Trainer: Kelsey Danner
- Jockey: John R. Velazquez
- Owner: NBS Stable
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Finished 6th in the Shakertown Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland.
7. Think Big (USA) – Twirling Candy x Always Thinking
- Trainer: Michael Stidham
- Jockey: Ben Curtis
- Owner: Godolphin LLC
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Won the Shakertown Stakes (G2T) at Keeneland, proving his ability at this level.
8. Rogue Lightning (IRE) – Kodiac (GB) x Field of Stars (GB)
- Trainer: Tom Clover
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Owner: Wathnan Racing
- Age: 5YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 2nd in the Shakertown Stakes (G2T), showing strong late acceleration.
9. Boss Sully (USA) – Street Boss x Eternally
- Trainer: Brian J. Koriner
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Owner: Edward J. Brown Jr., Philip Lebherz & Alan Klein
- Age: 5YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Won a 6-furlong turf sprint at Santa Anita, proving his speed.
10. Unconquerable Keen (IRE) – Clodovil (IRE) x Queenie Keen (IRE)
- Trainer: Philip D’Amato
- Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
- Owner: CYBT, Omar Aldabbagh & Michael Nentwig
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 3rd in a Turfway Park stakes race, showing mid-pack speed.
11. Eamonn (USA) – Pioneerof the Nile x Super Espresso
- Trainer: Joseph F. Orseno
- Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
- Owner: Robert Cotran
- Age: 7YO Horse
- Recent Form: Finished 3rd in a Gulfstream Park turf sprint, showing late speed.
12. Mischievous Rogue (USA) – Into Mischief x Mahna
- Trainer: Brittany A. Vanden Berg
- Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh
- Owner: Alice McEwen
- Age: 7YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 8th in a Turfway Park stakes race, struggling with pace.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Think Big (4/1 odds) – Recent Shakertown Stakes (G2T) winner, proving his ability at this level.
- Rogue Lightning (7/2 odds) – Finished 2nd in the Shakertown Stakes, showing strong late acceleration.
- Nobals (6/1 odds) – Former Twin Spires Turf Sprint winner, looking to reclaim his title.
- Arrest Me Red (6/1 odds) – Won the Big Daddy Stakes, defeating Nobals.
Dark Horses:
- Boss Sully (15/1 odds) – Won a 6-furlong turf sprint at Santa Anita, proving his speed.
- Run Carson (6/1 odds) – Has potential but needs a breakout performance.
