The Grade I Fourstardave Stakes, a marquee turf mile for older horses, takes center stage as Race 8 on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Saratoga Race Course. With a $750,000 purse and a coveted “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Mile, this one-mile turf showdown features a deep field of elite milers, including multiple Grade I winners, international talent, and proven Saratoga specialists.
Race Details
Race: Fourstardave Stakes (G1)
Track: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Post Time: 3:52 PM ET
Distance: 1 mile (Inner Turf)
Purse: $750,000
Conditions: 4-Year-Olds and Up
Breeders’ Cup Implication: “Win and You’re In” for the G1 Breeders’ Cup Mile
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds | Notable Pedigree |
| 1 | Cugino | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Claude McGaughey III | 10-1 | By War Front |
| 2 | My Boy Prince | Jose Ortiz | Mark Casse | 15-1 | By Cairo Prince |
| 3 | Johannes | Umberto Rispoli | Tim Yakteen | 5-2 | By Nyquist |
| 4 | Think Big | Luis Saez | Michael Stidham | 6-1 | By Big Blue Kitten |
| 5 | Win for the Money | Dylan Davis | Mark Casse | 8-1 | By Uncle Mo |
| 6 | Intellect (FR) | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | 5-1 | French-bred by Intello |
| 7 | Spirit of St Louis | Manuel Franco | Chad Brown | 6-1 | By City of Light |
| 8 | Deterministic | Kendrick Carmouche | Miguel Clement | 9-2 | By Liam’s Map |
| 9 | Lagynos | Joel Rosario | Steven Asmussen | 20-1 | By Laoban |
| 10 | Neat | Junior Alvarado | Rob Atras | 20-1 | By Constitution |
Top Contenders Breakdown
Johannes (ML: 5-2)
Trainer: Tim Yakteen
Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
Pedigree: By Nyquist, out of Cuyathy
Form: 5-time graded stakes winner, including G1 Shoemaker Mile
Edge: Tactical speed, consistent triple-digit Beyers, elite turf form
Note: Returning from 8-month layoff after G2 San Gabriel win
Deterministic (ML: 9-2)
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
Pedigree: By Liam’s Map, out of Sweet Shirley Mae
Form: G1 Manhattan winner last out
Edge: Proven at 9 furlongs, gritty front-runner, improving profile
Intellect (FR) (ML: 5-1)
Trainer: Chad Brown
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Pedigree: By Intello, out of Sagesse
Form: 92% in-the-money record, versatile running style
Edge: European class, strong Saratoga record, top connections
Pedigree Insights
Nyquist (Johannes): Kentucky Derby winner, now a top turf sire for milers.
Liam’s Map (Deterministic): Known for producing fast, durable turf routers.
Intello (Intellect): French classic winner, adds stamina and turf class.
Uncle Mo, War Front, and City of Light: All contribute elite turf and dirt versatility.
Final Thoughts
The Fourstardave Stakes promises a tactical turf battle between Johannes, the class standout returning from a layoff, and Deterministic, the gritty Manhattan winner with front-running power. Intellect (FR) and Spirit of St Louis bring Chad Brown’s turf magic, while Think Big and Win for the Money offer value plays with strong recent form.
