2025 Prince George’s County Stakes – Race Preview & Analysis
Date: June 28, 2025
Track: Laurel Park
Race: Race 10
Distance: 1 1/8 Miles (Turf)
Purse: $125,000
Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Post Time: 4:26 PM ET
Contenders Breakdown
1. Crystal Quest
Pedigree: Uncle Mo – Giant Crystal (Giant’s Causeway)
Trainer: Michael Trombetta
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Form: 1252555×15
Analysis: Speedy 4YO colt with a 33% win rate. Uncle Mo adds class and versatility. Could be a pace factor from the rail but may struggle late against deeper closers.
2. Trikari
Pedigree: Oscar Performance – Dynamic Holiday (Harlan’s Holiday)
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
Jockey: John Velazquez
Form: 1131146×39
Analysis: Grade 1-winning millionaire trying to rebound from a three-race slide. Oscar Performance is a top turf sire, and Motion-Velazquez is a proven combo. Dangerous if he finds his best stride.
3. Summer Cause
Pedigree: Summer Front – Our Cause (Arch)
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Form: x8x1356x1x
Analysis: Lightly raced 5YO gelding with a strong turf foundation. Summer Front adds late kick. Could be a sleeper if the pace is honest.
4. Siege of Boston
Pedigree: War Front – Peinture Rare (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells)
Trainer: James Toner
Jockey: Victor Carrasco
Form: 2x64235x5x
Analysis: Veteran 6YO with 3 wins and 14 top-three finishes from 19 starts. War Front is a turf titan. Consistent and classy—must use in exotics.
5. Kingmax (IRE)
Pedigree: Kingman (GB) – Baino Hope (FR) (Jeremy)
Trainer: Jorge Delgado
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Form: 6x115x274x
Analysis: European-bred with a strong turf resume. Kingman is a top international sire. Has back class and could surprise with a stalking trip.
6. Passioned (Main Track Only)
Pedigree: Paynter – Certainly Special (Distorted Humor)
Trainer: Justin Nixon
Jockey: Jean Briceno
Form: 161434x6x1
Analysis: Eligible only if the race comes off turf. Dirt form is solid, but turf pedigree is limited.
7. Wolfie’s Dynaghost
Pedigree: Ghostzapper – Dynaire (Dynaformer)
Trainer: Jonathan Thomas
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Form: 5x1311x7x5
Analysis: 7YO gelding with 6 wins and 11 top-three finishes from 16 starts. Ghostzapper adds stamina, and he’s a proven stakes performer. Big threat if he gets a clean trip.
8. Omni King
Pedigree: Oxbow – Solomea (A.P. Indy)
Trainer: Blake Kelly
Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Form: 0x5119x75x
Analysis: Longshot with a grinding style. Oxbow adds toughness, but he’ll need a pace collapse to be effective.
Top Picks:
Win Contender: Trikari – class edge, Motion-Velazquez combo
Main Rival: Wolfie’s Dynaghost – consistent and versatile
Value Play: Kingmax (IRE) – Euro pedigree, sneaky upside
Exacta Box: Trikari, Wolfie’s Dynaghost, Kingmax (IRE)
Trifecta Add-On: Siege of Boston – reliable and well-drawn
