The Bachelor Stakes, a thrilling sprint for 3-year-old colts and geldings, is set to take place on May 2, 2025, at Oaklawn Park. This six-furlong dirt race offers a $175,000 purse and promises an exciting showdown of young talent.
1. Putting Eagle
- Jockey: Abel Cedillo
- Trainer: Donnie K. Von Hemel
- Owner: Robert H. Zoellner
- Breeder: Calvin Crain
- Pedigree: By Volatile out of Magic Motion (by Bernardini).
- Odds: 15/1
- Analysis: Putting Eagle enters off a maiden victory at Oaklawn Park. While he faces a class test here, his pedigree suggests versatility, and he could surprise with a strong trip.
2. Kale’s Angel
- Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
- Trainer: Peter Miller
- Owner: Tom Kagele & Ernest Marchosky
- Breeder: Brereton C. Jones
- Pedigree: By Complexity out of Love Affair (by Malibu Moon).
- Odds: 8/5 (Favorite)
- Analysis: Kale’s Angel is the morning-line favorite, entering off a dominant win in the Animal Kingdom Stakes. His pedigree combines speed and stamina, making him the horse to beat.
3. Wildncrazynight
- Jockey: Isaac Castillo
- Trainer: Dan Ward
- Owner: Flurry Racing Stables LLC (Staton Flurry)
- Breeder: New Farm
- Pedigree: By Midnight Lute out of Proud to Be Wild (by Wildcat Heir).
- Odds: 15/1
- Analysis: Wildncrazynight has shown flashes of potential but finished fourth in his last start. He’ll need to step up to compete with the top contenders.
4. Cool Cowboy
- Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
- Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
- Owner: Norman Stables LLC (Robert Norman)
- Breeder: Robin Lane Thoroughbreds, LLC
- Pedigree: By Thousand Words out of Summer of Joy (by Sky Mesa).
- Odds: 9/2
- Analysis: Cool Cowboy enters off a win in the Lafayette Stakes. His pedigree suggests he’ll relish the sprint distance, making him a strong contender.
5. Raise the Bar
- Jockey: Erik Asmussen
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Owner: Douglas Scharbauer
- Breeder: Douglas Scharbauer
- Pedigree: By Maclean’s Music out of Paschali (by Bernardini).
- Odds: 20/1
- Analysis: Raise the Bar has struggled in stakes company but has a pedigree that suggests potential. He’ll need a career-best effort to make an impact.
6. Amor Patriae
- Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
- Trainer: James P. DiVito
- Owner: Doubledown Stables Inc. (Richard Templer)
- Breeder: Machmer Hall, Carrie Brogden & Craig Brogden
- Pedigree: By Munnings out of Amazing Littlelady (by Unbridled’s Song).
- Odds: 8/1
- Analysis: Amor Patriae has been consistent in allowance races and enters off a third-place finish. His pedigree suggests he could handle the pace of this sprint.
7. Baby Boat
- Jockey: Tyler W. Bacon
- Trainer: James P. DiVito
- Owner: Doubledown Stables Inc. (Richard Templer)
- Breeder: Spendthrift Farm LLC
- Pedigree: By Vino Rosso out of Anahauc (by Henny Hughes).
- Odds: 10/1
- Analysis: Baby Boat enters off a sharp win in an allowance optional claiming race. His pedigree combines speed and stamina, making him a strong contender.
8. Bye Bye Miles
- Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Owner: B-4 Farms LLC (Lori Owens)
- Breeder: Woods Edge Farm, LLC
- Pedigree: By Authentic out of Nefertiti (by Speightstown).
- Odds: 12/1
- Analysis: Bye Bye Miles enters off a maiden victory at Oaklawn Park. While he faces a class test here, his pedigree suggests versatility, and he could surprise with a strong trip.
9. Max Got Excited
- Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
- Trainer: Brett Creighton
- Owner: Keene Thoroughbreds LLC (Danny Keene)
- Breeder: Chris Hebert, Shannon Luquette, Brody Trahan & Nathan Granger
- Pedigree: By Aurelius Maximus out of Katie Get Excited (by Stevie Wonderboy).
- Odds: 3/1
- Analysis: Max Got Excited is a consistent performer with stakes experience. His pedigree and recent form make him a major player in this field.
Race Outlook
Kale’s Angel enters as the favorite, but Max Got Excited and Cool Cowboy are strong challengers. Baby Boat and Amor Patriae could also make an impact with the right trip. The Bachelor Stakes promises to be an exciting contest, showcasing top 3-year-old sprinters.
