The Arkansas Breeders’ Championship Stakes, a $200,000 stakes race, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Oaklawn Park. This 1 1/16-mile dirt race features a competitive field of 13 Arkansas-bred horses, each vying for victory in this prestigious event.
Race Details
- Track: Oaklawn Park
- Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)
- Purse: $200,000
- Age Eligibility: 3-year-olds & up (Arkansas-bred)
- Post Time: 4:58 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Man In The Can (USA) – Can The Man x Smeauxkininthelane (Smoke Glacken)
- Trainer: Ron Moquett
- Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
- Owner: JRita Young Thoroughbreds LLC & Robert V. LaPenta
- Age: 8YO Horse
- Recent Form: Won his last race at Oaklawn Park, proving his ability at this distance.
2. One Ten Stadium (USA) – Race Day x Trip Mom (El Corredor)
- Trainer: Ron Moquett
- Jockey: Keith Asmussen
- Owner: William Sparks
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 5th in his last race, showing mid-pack speed.
3. Chez Whiz (USA) – Texas Chrome x Torri’s On My Mind (Corfu)
- Trainer: Michael Hewitt
- Jockey: Jane Elliott
- Owner: F.S.F. LLC A New Beginning
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Winner of his last race, proving his ability at Oaklawn.
4. Great Barrier (USA) – Candy Ride x Reef Point (Giant’s Causeway)
- Trainer: Steven Asmussen
- Jockey: Erik Asmussen
- Owner: Michael Langford & Troy Langford
- Age: 5YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 4th in his last race, showing late acceleration.
5. Willow Creek Road (USA) – Hightail x Dues Are Paid (Storm And A Half)
- Trainer: McLean Robertson
- Jockey: Eduardo Gallardo
- Owner: Jac Mac Stable LLC & Stanley Thrash
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 7th in his last race, looking for improvement.
6. Hoppin John (USA) – Midnight Lute x Dixie’s Sandals (Dixieland Band)
- Trainer: Abel Rodriguez
- Jockey: Abel Cedillo
- Owner: End Zone Athletics Inc
- Age: 5YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Runner-up in his last race, proving consistency.
7. Lochmoor (USA) – Laurie’s Rocket x Copperelle (Elusive Quality)
- Trainer: Bruce Riecken
- Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
- Owner: William Kennedy Jr.
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 3rd in his last race, showing strong form.
8. Holding Pattern (USA) – Hightail x Rebecca’s Bull (Hesabull)
- Trainer: Shea Stuart
- Jockey: Samuel Camacho Jr.
- Owner: Robert Dawson
- Age: 7YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 3rd in his last race, proving consistency.
9. Zippy Mark (USA) – Mark Valeski x Nomee (City Zip)
- Trainer: Kenneth McPeek
- Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
- Owner: John Holleman
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 5th in his last race, looking to rebound.
10. Cybertown (USA) – Cyber Secret x Hometown Queen (Pollard’s Vision)
- Trainer: Thomas Amoss
- Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
- Owner: Maggi Moss
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Winner of his last race, proving his ability at Oaklawn.
11. Burlsworth (USA) – Practical Joke x Art Buff (Bodemeister)
- Trainer: Ron Moquett
- Jockey: Isaac Castillo
- Owner: Southern Springs Stables & Brothers Edmondson
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished off the board in his last race, looking for improvement.
12. Strike Ridge (USA) – Street Strategy x Megyns Gold (Zensational)
- Trainer: Ingrid Mason
- Jockey: Tyler Bacon
- Owner: Scotty Caroom
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 2nd in his last race, showing strong finishing speed.
13. Ready Shoes (USA) – Prom Shoes x More Than Crafty (More Than Ready)
- Trainer: Melton Wilson
- Jockey: Walter De La Cruz
- Owner: Byron Brockman
- Age: 5YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 3rd in his last race, proving consistency.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Man In The Can (8/5 odds) – Strong finisher, coming off a victory.
- Lochmoor (5/2 odds) – Recent third-place finisher, showing strong form.
- Strike Ridge (6/1 odds) – Runner-up in his last race, proving his ability.
Dark Horses:
- Cybertown (10/1 odds) – Recent winner, could surprise.
- Hoppin John (15/1 odds) – Consistent performer, could challenge late.
