Horse Race Preview: Assault Stakes at Lone Star Park

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Race: Assault Stakes
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
Surface: Turf
Purse: $75,000
Eligibility: Texas-bred 3-year-olds and up
Post Time: 10:19 PM ET
Race Number: 9

Field Overview & Entries

PostHorseJockeyTrainerPedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire)Notable Form
1NightwindSantos RiveraScott YoungFlat Out – Now Hope (Tiznow)Multiple placings at Lone Star
2Regal TerkaStewart ElliottMindy WillisTapiture – Terka (Tactical Cat)3rd in last stakes try
3Cinco RichieErnesto V. JiminezKaren JacksCinco Charlie – Richie’s Sister (Include)2nd in last start
4Proven AdvocateC.J. McMahonJayde GelnerConstitution – Proven Right (Yes It’s True)2nd to Mor Victory in last
5Tx CodeDavid CabreraBret CalhounToo Much Bling – Code Warrior (Society’s Chairman)3rd in last stakes
6Mor VictoryIsaiah WisemanJayde GelnerMor Spirit – Victory Island (Stormy Atlantic)Won last out by 2¾ lengths
7Ti CaillouAlfredo Juarez Jr.Mindy WillisDaaher – Caillou (Holy Bull)Won last out at 1 mile
8SupersecretweaponRichard EramiaTina HurleySecret Circle – Super Weapon (Bluegrass Cat)6th in last stakes
9Silver AssassinFloyd Wethey Jr.Karen JacksSilver City – Assassin’s Halo (Southern Halo)6th in last start
10RarotongaObed SanchezTina HurleyRaison d’Etat – Island Breeze (Elusive Quality)Narrow 2nd in last start
11Stans Home RunFloyd Wethey Jr.Karen JacksRun Production – Stan’s Dream (Langfuhr)4th in last start

Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown

Mor Victory

Trainer: Jayde Gelner

Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman

Form: Won last out at Lone Star by 2¾ lengths over Proven Advocate

Pedigree: Mor Spirit × Stormy Atlantic mare

Outlook: In peak form and proven at the distance. Tactical speed and strong finish make him the one to beat.

Proven Advocate

Trainer: Jayde Gelner

Jockey: C.J. McMahon

Form: 2nd to Mor Victory in last; ultra-consistent

Pedigree: Constitution × Yes It’s True mare

Outlook: Always in the mix. Could turn the tables with a better trip.

Rarotonga

Trainer: Tina Hurley

Jockey: Obed Sanchez

Form: Just missed in last start; strong late kick

Pedigree: Raison d’Etat × Elusive Quality mare

Outlook: Dangerous closer if the pace is hot. Needs a clean trip from the outside.

Ti Caillou

Trainer: Mindy Willis

Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr.

Form: Won last out at 1 mile

Pedigree: Daaher × Holy Bull mare

Outlook: Improving 5YO with tactical speed. Could surprise if he gets loose early.

Pedigree Spotlight

Mor Victory (Mor Spirit): By a top dirt miler; dam adds turf versatility and stamina.

Proven Advocate (Constitution): Constitution is a proven sire of route winners; dam adds speed.

Rarotonga (Raison d’Etat): From the A.P. Indy line; bred to excel at middle distances.

Ti Caillou (Daaher): Daaher adds speed and grit; Holy Bull dam line brings stamina.

Top Pick: Mor Victory – In top form and beat many of these last time out.
Value Play: Rarotonga – Late runner with upside and a strong closing kick.
Exacta Box: Mor Victory / Proven Advocate / Rarotonga
Longshot to Watch: Ti Caillou – Could steal it