Race Overview
- Race Name: Westchester Stakes (Grade III)
- Track: Belmont At The Big A
- Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
- Age Eligibility: 4-year-olds and up
- Prize Money: $175,000 total purse, with $110,250 to the winner.
Contenders & Analysis
1. Bishops Bay (USA)
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Brad Cox
- Recent Form: 22/1-211
- Official Rating: 117
- Pedigree: By Uncle Mo, known for producing elite milers.
- Analysis: A strong front-runner with back-to-back wins. Likely to set the pace early.
2. Bank Frenzy (USA)
- Jockey: Manuel Franco
- Trainer: R Rodriguez
- Recent Form: 2211-11
- Official Rating: 110
- Pedigree: By Central Banker, a sire known for producing durable runners.
- Analysis: Has won three straight races and is in peak form. A serious contender.
3. Yo Daddy (USA)
- Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
- Trainer: Linda Rice
- Recent Form: 513-115
- Official Rating: 105
- Pedigree: By Yoshida, a sire known for stamina.
- Analysis: Has shown flashes of brilliance but struggled in tougher fields.
4. Howgreatisnate (USA)
- Jockey: Javier Castellano
- Trainer: Fernando Abreu
- Recent Form: 4136/2-3
- Official Rating: 105
- Pedigree: By Speightster, known for producing sprinters.
- Analysis: A reliable runner with late acceleration. Could surprise if the pace is fast.
5. Worcester (USA)
- Jockey: Sheldon Russell
- Trainer: Brittany Russell
- Recent Form: 1/21-121
- Official Rating: 112
- Pedigree: By Empire Maker, a sire known for producing versatile runners.
- Analysis: A consistent performer with strong closing speed.
6. Tumbarumba (USA)
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Trainer: Brian Lynch
- Recent Form: 22242-3
- Official Rating: 115
- Pedigree: By Oscar Performance, known for producing turf specialists.
- Analysis: Has placed in all starts this season. A reliable runner with strong closing speed.
7. Quint’s Brew (USA)
- Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
- Trainer: Edward Allard
- Recent Form: 113-112
- Official Rating: 118
- Pedigree: By Mosler, a sire known for speed.
- Analysis: A strong contender with multiple wins. Likely to be in the mix late.
