Horse Race Preview: Texas Thoroughbred Association Futurity at Lone Star Park

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Event: Texas Thoroughbred Association Futurity (Colts/Geldings & Fillies Divisions)
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
Distance: 5½ furlongs (Dirt)
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $150,000 per division
Eligibility: 2-year-olds (TTA Sale graduates)
Post Times: Colts/Geldings – Race 5 at 3:27 PM CT | Fillies – Race 7 at 4:21 PM CT

Colts & Geldings Division – Field Overview

PostHorseJockeyTrainerPedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire)Notable Form
1Walkers CreekDavid CabreraAustin GustafsonStraight Fire – Jumanah (Street Boss)Stakes debut
2Most ProbableFloyd Wethey Jr.Matt HebertImprobable – Kitten’s Finest (Kitten’s Joy)Maiden winner
3Mor ForceRamon VazquezJayde GelnerMor Spirit – Ready Witted (More Than Ready)Stakes debut
4It’s All RightIram Vargas DiegoH. Ray Ashford Jr.Cairo Prince – Rudita (Smart Strike)2nd in MSW
5StretchFreddy ManrriqueAustin GustafsonModernist – Carried Away (Congrats)9-length MSW winner
6ThebabeslayerErik AsmussenSteve AsmussenCollected – Candy Bay (Candy Ride)Stakes debut
7Golden ManeC.J. McMahonJayde GelnerGoldencents – Wolfblade (Congrats)3rd in MSW

Colts & Geldings Division – Top Contenders

Stretch

Trainer: Austin Gustafson

Jockey: Freddy Manrrique

Pedigree: Modernist × Carried Away

Form: Dominant 9-length maiden win at Lone Star

Outlook: Enters with the fastest Beyer in the field. Tactical speed and strong gallop-out make him the one to beat.

Thebabeslayer

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Jockey: Erik Asmussen

Pedigree: Collected × Candy Bay

Form: Sharp works; debuting in stakes company

Outlook: Asmussen has won multiple TTA Futurities. This colt is well-bred and training forwardly.

Most Probable

Trainer: Matt Hebert

Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.

Pedigree: Improbable × Kitten’s Finest

Form: Professional maiden win

Outlook: Improving colt with a strong closing kick. Could benefit from a hot pace.

Fillies Division – Field Overview

PostHorseJockeyTrainerPedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire)Notable Form
1I’m on EdgeErik AsmussenSteve AsmussenCompetitive Edge – I’m a Looker (Henny Hughes)Won Pan Zareta Stakes
2QuinquelaLuis QuinonezSteve AsmussenVino Rosso – Miss Netta (Street Sense)6-length MSW winner
3Tapitures ActorFloyd Wethey Jr.Jayde GelnerTapiture – Actress Wanted (The Factor)Maiden winner
4Golden ColeFernando JaraKarl BrobergCollected – Golden Causeway (Giant’s Causeway)2nd in debut
5Tequila MissLane LuzziJ.R. CaldwellCinco Charlie – Miss Tequila Shot (Indian Charlie)Maiden winner
6Miss Bling QueenFreddy ManrriqueAustin GustafsonToo Much Bling – Queen’s Court (Court Vision)Stakes debut
7Secret FaithC.J. McMahonJayde GelnerAurelius Maximus – Faith in Me (Tiznow)Won debut
8Texas TizzyIram Vargas DiegoH. Ray Ashford Jr.Tiznow – Texas Belle (Angliana)3rd in MSW
9She’s a RocketDavid CabreraBret CalhounRunhappy – Rocket Queen (Kingmambo)Stakes debut
10Closing ActRichard EramiaSteve AsmussenMunnings – Curtain Call (Tapit)2-time stakes winner

Fillies Division – Top Contenders

Quinquela

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Jockey: Luis Quinonez

Pedigree: Vino Rosso × Miss Netta

Form: 6-length maiden winner at Lone Star

Outlook: The 3-1 morning line favorite. Bred for two turns but dominant sprint form makes her the one to beat.

Secret Faith

Trainer: Jayde Gelner

Jockey: C.J. McMahon

Pedigree: Aurelius Maximus × Faith in Me

Form: Impressive debut win

Outlook: Strong connections and sharp works. Could be any kind.

I’m on Edge

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Jockey: Erik Asmussen

Pedigree: Competitive Edge × I’m a Looker

Form: Stakes winner; rail draw

Outlook: Speedy and experienced. Must break well from the rail.

Colts & Geldings Division

Top Pick: Stretch

Value Play: Thebabeslayer

Exacta Box: Stretch / Thebabeslayer / Most Probable

Fillies Division

Top Pick: Quinquela

Value Play: Secret Faith

Exacta Box: Quinquela / Secret Faith / I’m on Edge