Race Details
- Race: Open Stakes (Race 5)
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 2:55 PM MT
- Distance: 7 furlongs
- Surface: Dirt
- Purse: $10,750
- Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Full Field Analysis
1. C C’s Kitten (KY)
- Jockey: Orlando Foster
- Trainer: Colten Mead
- Pedigree: California Chrome × Not a Kitten (by Munnings)
- Morning Line Odds: 6/1
- Insight: Kentucky-bred gelding with a versatile pedigree combining stamina and speed. Bred by Perry & Denise Martin, he’s shown flashes of talent and could be dangerous if he gets a clean trip from the rail.
2. Saburo’s Grace (PA)
- Jockey: Garfield Gordon
- Trainer: Lyle W. Magnuson
- Pedigree: Saburo × Miz Graycee (by Mizzen Mast)
- Morning Line Odds: 5/2
- Insight: Pennsylvania-bred gelding with a strong turf-to-dirt profile. Bred by Ruis Racing LLC, he’s been knocking on the door in recent starts and gets a favorable draw. A top contender.
3. Maybe Sometime (CA)
- Jockey: Jose O. Rocha
- Trainer: Travis Robson
- Pedigree: Desert Code × Toomanytomorrows (by French Deputy)
- Morning Line Odds: 2/1
- Insight: California-bred 7YO gelding with tactical speed and class. Bred by Harris Farms, he removes blinkers for this start, which could help him settle better early. A major player.
4. Christine’s Jack (CA)
- Jockey: Larris Allen
- Trainer: Jaqueline Smith
- Pedigree: Musketier (GER) × Kissamee Glitter (by Texas Glitter)
- Morning Line Odds: 9/5 (Favorite)
- Insight: 9YO veteran with a deep resume and proven stakes form. Bred by Andy Stronach, he’s a grinder who thrives at this distance. The one to beat if he fires his best shot.
5. Walktheline (CA)
- Jockey: Andre Powell
- Trainer: Daniel Oberholtzer
- Pedigree: Liaison × Ginger Light (by Colony Light)
- Morning Line Odds: 9/2
- Insight: California-bred gelding with a strong late kick. Bred by Equine Formula 1 LLC & Eric Yohan Knipe, he’ll be hoping for a hot pace to close into. A live longshot.
Expert Picks & Betting Tips
- Top Pick: Christine’s Jack – Class edge, strong pedigree, and proven over the distance.
- Value Play: C C’s Kitten – Rail draw and California Chrome bloodline make him intriguing at a price.
- Exotics: Include Maybe Sometime, Saburo’s Grace, and Walktheline in trifectas and superfectas.
