Emerald Downs, Auburn, Washington
Post Time: 4:43 PM PT
Distance: 6½ furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $50,000 Guaranteed
Eligibility: 2-Year-Old Colts & Geldings (Washington Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association)
Full Field Breakdown
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Breeder |
| 1 | Robin Racer | Carlos Montalvo | Tom Wenzel | Connect – Quasante (Hard Spun) | Brookstone Farm & Lee Mauberret |
| 2 | Lead the Charge | Silvio Ruiz Amador | Blaine D. Wright | Take Charge Indy – Bella Mia (Harbor the Gold) | Mr. & Mrs. William T. Griffin |
| 3 | Saint Benji | Kevin Krigger | Justin R. Evans | Lea – Saint Lo (Declaration of War) | Marcie Mae Nunn |
| 4 | Blackberry Jam | Kiaman McGregor | Ryland M. Harwood | Rise Up – Vistarella (Isla Vista) | Dr. Ryland & Jo Ann Harwood |
| 5 | Vino Viking | Julien Couton | Tom Wenzel | Vino Rosso – Bound (Jump Start) | Spendthrift Farm LLC |
| 6 | Cantcatchthiscat | Isaias Enriquez | Frank Lucarelli | Cat Burglar – Mahee Moon (Malibu Moon) | Dr. & Mrs. Jack B. Root Jr. |
Pedigree Highlights
Robin Racer (Connect x Quasante): Lane’s End sire with stamina and tactical speed; dam by Hard Spun adds class.
Lead the Charge (Take Charge Indy x Bella Mia): California-bred with strong juvenile sprint lineage; Harbor the Gold dam line is a regional standout.
Saint Benji (Lea x Saint Lo): Washington-bred gelding with turf and route potential; Declaration of War dam line adds versatility.
Blackberry Jam (Rise Up x Vistarella): Local pedigree with early speed; undefeated in stakes company.
Vino Viking (Vino Rosso x Bound): Blinkers on; bred for stamina and late kick; Jump Start dam line known for precocity.
Cantcatchthiscat (Cat Burglar x Mahee Moon): Malibu Moon dam line adds class; consistent form and strong closing fractions.
Jockey & Trainer Insights
Carlos Montalvo (Robin Racer): Veteran rider with sharp gate instincts; fits stalking trip.
Silvio Ruiz Amador (Lead the Charge): Tactical pilot with strong juvenile record at Emerald Downs.
Kevin Krigger (Saint Benji): Aggressive rider with stakes experience; excels with pace pressers.
Tom Wenzel (Robin Racer & Vino Viking): Fielding two contenders; known for developing 2YO stakes winners.
Frank Lucarelli (Cantcatchthiscat): Top Emerald Downs trainer with high ROI in juvenile stakes.
Form & Betting Angles
Last-Out Winners:
Blackberry Jam: Dominated stakes prep by 1¾ lengths over Lead the Charge; wired field with authority.
Saint Benji: Broke maiden with strong late kick; edged clear in final furlong.
Top Speed Figures:
Blackberry Jam: 89 rating; best early pace.
Cantcatchthiscat: 83 rating; steady effort and strong gallop-out.
Value Play: Lead the Charge – Dueled early and held gamely last out; could reverse result with better trip.
