The Grade I Clasico Barbosa Memorial Stakes returns to Camarero Race Track in Puerto Rico on Sunday, July 27, 2025, featuring a competitive field of seven thoroughbreds vying for glory over 1¼ miles. With a purse of $36,000, this prestigious event showcases elite talent from top stables, promising a tactical battle between speed, stamina, and pedigree.
Race Details
Race Name: Clasico Barbosa Memorial Stakes (Grade I)
Track: Camarero Race Track, Puerto Rico
Distance: 1¼ miles (10 furlongs)
Surface: Dirt
Post Time: 5:30 PM ET
Purse: $36,000
Field Overview: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| PP | Horse | Age/Sex | Jockey | Trainer | Odds | Sire – Dam (Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Complete Agenda | 6/H | L. F. Rivera | R. Morales | 10/1 | Curlin – Constellation (Bellamy Road) |
| 2 | Uncaptured Storm | 5/G | E. Ramirez | D. Encarnacion | 7/2 | Uncaptured – Spirited Storm (Stormy Atlantic) |
| 3 | Sugar Boy | 4/C | N. Figueroa | E. Texidor Jr. | 7/5 | Khozan – E B Ryder (Bluegrass Cat) |
| 4 | Upstanding | 4/G | J. C. Diaz | J. D. Velez | 2/1 | Curlin – Mannerly (Unbridled’s Song) |
| 5 | Eddie Felson | 4/C | J. I. Velez | J. Lisboa | 8/5 | Tapiture – Unfulfilled Dream (Munnings) |
| 6 | Golden Juan | 6/G | J. Diaz Jr. | E. Falcon | 3/1 | Fed Biz – Penumbra Moon (Malibu Moon) |
| 7 | Morgan Point | 6/G | J. Navarro | R. D. Lopez | 4/1 | Jess’s Dream – Sherrie Belle (Outflanker) |
Top Contenders & Analysis
Sugar Boy (PP3) – The Favorite
Trainer: E. Texidor Jr. Jockey: N. Figueroa
Pedigree: By Khozan, out of stakes-winning mare E B Ryder
Strengths: Tactical speed, proven stamina, and strong closing kick
Upstanding (PP4) – Curlin’s Progeny
Trainer: J. D. Velez Jockey: J. C. Diaz
Pedigree: By Curlin, sire of multiple Grade I winners
Strengths: Versatile running style, strong pedigree for distance
Eddie Felson (PP5) – Tapiture’s Tough Colt
Trainer: J. Lisboa Jockey: J. I. Velez
Pedigree: By Tapiture, out of Unfulfilled Dream (by Munnings)
Strengths: Front-running style, consistent speed figures
Pedigree Insights
Curlin (sire of Complete Agenda & Upstanding): Known for producing durable, late-running types with success at classic distances.
Khozan (sire of Sugar Boy): Florida-based stallion with speed-oriented progeny, ideal for middle-distance dirt races.
Tapiture (sire of Eddie Felson): Versatile sire with stakes winners across sprint and route distances.
Fed Biz and Jess’s Dream: Represent stamina-rich bloodlines with potential for upset bids.
Betting Strategy
Exacta Play: Sugar Boy / Upstanding
Trifecta Box: Sugar Boy, Upstanding, Eddie Felson
Longshot to Watch: Golden Juan – strong recent workouts and pedigree suggests late improvement
How to Watch & Wager
Live Stream: Hipódromo Camarero YouTube Channel
Betting Platforms: TwinSpires, TVG, Xpressbet (check availability for Puerto Rico races)
