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 (graduates of the Texas 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale)
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)
1Walkers CreekDavid CabreraAustin GustafsonStraight Fire – Jumanah (Street Boss)
2Most ProbableFloyd Wethey Jr.Matt HebertImprobable – Kitten’s Finest (Kitten’s Joy)
3Mor ForceRamon VazquezJayde GelnerMor Spirit – Ready Witted (More Than Ready)
4It’s All RightIram Vargas DiegoH. Ray Ashford Jr.Cairo Prince – Rudita (Smart Strike)
5StretchFreddy ManrriqueAustin GustafsonModernist – Carried Away (Congrats)
6ThebabeslayerErik AsmussenSteve AsmussenCollected – Candy Bay (Candy Ride)
7Golden ManeC.J. McMahonJayde GelnerGoldencents – Wolfblade (Congrats)

Colts & Geldings Division – Top Contenders

Stretch

Trainer: Austin Gustafson

Form: 9-length maiden winner at Lone Star

Pedigree: Modernist × Carried Away

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

Thebabeslayer

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Jockey: Erik Asmussen

Pedigree: Collected × Candy Bay

Outlook: From a barn that dominates Texas juvenile stakes. Sharp works and strong pedigree.

Mor Force

Trainer: Jayde Gelner

Form: Stakes debut; solid maiden win

Pedigree: Mor Spirit × Ready Witted

Outlook: Improving colt with upside. Could surprise if pace collapses.

Fillies Division – Field Overview

HorseJockeyTrainerPedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire)
QuinquelaLuis QuinonezSteve AsmussenVino Rosso – Miss Netta (Street Sense)
I’m on EdgeErik AsmussenSteve AsmussenCompetitive Edge – I’m a Looker (Henny Hughes)
Secret FaithC.J. McMahonJayde GelnerAurelius Maximus – Faith in Me (Tiznow)
Tapitures ActorFloyd Wethey Jr.Jayde GelnerTapiture – Actress Wanted (The Factor)
Golden ColeFernando JaraKarl BrobergCollected – Golden Causeway (Giant’s Causeway)
Tequila MissLane LuzziJ.R. CaldwellCinco Charlie – Miss Tequila Shot (Indian Charlie)

Fillies Division – Top Contenders

Quinquela

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Form: 6-length maiden winner at Lone Star

Pedigree: Vino Rosso × Miss Netta

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

Secret Faith

Trainer: Jayde Gelner

Form: Won debut impressively

Pedigree: Aurelius Maximus × Faith in Me

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

I’m on Edge

Trainer: Steve Asmussen

Form: Winner of the $93,000 Pan Zareta division

Pedigree: Competitive Edge × I’m a Looker

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

Colts & Geldings Division

Top Pick: Stretch

Value Play: Thebabeslayer

Exacta Box: Stretch / Thebabeslayer / Mor Force

Fillies Division

Top Pick: Quinquela

Value Play: Secret Faith

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