The $125,000 Star De Naskra Stakes takes center stage on Saturday, July 12 at Colonial Downs, featuring a competitive lineup of Virginia/Maryland-bred or -sired 3-year-olds sprinting seven furlongs on dirt. Scheduled as Race 9 on the card (post time: 4:35 p.m. ET), this stakes event is a prime opportunity for emerging colts and geldings to showcase their class and speed.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire (Dam) |
| 1 | Saxton | Sheldon Russell | Brittany T. Russell | Mosler (Winning Thread by Lookin At Lucky) |
| 2 | Re Markably | Jorge Ruiz | William I. Mott | Hoppertunity (A Dicey Dame by Colonel John) |
| 3 | Studlydoright | Xavier Perez | John J. Robb | Nyquist (Peach of a Gal by Curlin) |
| 4 | Bold Diversion | Angel Cruz | Joanne Shankle | Blofeld (Diva Meg by Exchange Rate) |
| 5 | Barbadian Runner | Forest Boyce | Henry Walters | Barbados (Quiet Run by Northern Afleet) |
| 6 | Reggie Runs Rogue | Mychel J. Sanchez | Justin J. Nixon | Rogueish (Sky Lani by Sky Mesa) |
| 7 | Sacred Thunder | Jevian Toledo | Gary Capuano | Holy Boss (Elusory by Broken Vow) |
| 8 | Slam Notion | J.G. Torrealba | W. Robert Bailes | Great Notion (Balestra by Grand Slam) |
| 9 | Missed the Turn | Ben Curtis | Genevieve Londono | Thousand Words (Joe’s Gift by Sky Mesa) |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Studlydoright – Class Drop & Stakes Experience
Trainer: John J. Robb
Pedigree: By Nyquist, out of a Curlin mare—elite sprint/mile bloodlines
Credentials: Winner of the Tremont and Nashua Stakes at 2; earned Derby points in four preps
Tactical Note: Returning to sprinting after a fifth in the Virginia Derby; sharp class edge
Barbadian Runner – Jersey Derby Winner with Tactical Speed
Trainer: Henry Walters
Pedigree: Barbados x Quiet Run (Northern Afleet)
Recent Form: Runner-up in the Delaware Derby; three wins in six starts
Jockey: Forest Boyce, known for patient timing and strong finishes
Re Markably – Mott-Trained Sleeper with Stakes Form
Trainer: Bill Mott
Pedigree: Hoppertunity x A Dicey Dame (Colonel John)
Angle: Stakes-placed in 2024; second start off layoff after Saratoga return
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz, tactical rider with stakes experience
Pedigree Power Plays
Saxton (Mosler x Winning Thread): Speedy Maryland-bred with Lookin At Lucky influence; won last out at Laurel Park
Reggie Runs Rogue (Rogueish x Sky Lani): Strong local connections; stamina from Sky Mesa line
Sacred Thunder (Holy Boss x Elusory): Stakes winner with solid black-type form; cutback in distance suits
Missed the Turn (Thousand Words x Joe’s Gift): Lightly raced but bred for late development
Suggested Wagers:
Win/Place: Studlydoright
Exacta Box: Studlydoright / Barbadian Runner / Re Markably
Trifecta Key: Studlydoright over Barbadian Runner and Sacred Thunder
Race Details
Race: Star De Naskra Stakes (Race 9)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 4:35 PM ET
Track: Colonial Downs, New Kent, VA
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 7 furlongs
Purse: $125,000
