The Bath House Row Stakes at Oaklawn Park is shaping up to be an exciting race on April 19, 2025, featuring a competitive field of three-year-old colts racing over 1 1/8 miles on dirt for a $200,000 purse.
Top Contenders
1. Hymn
Sire: McKinzie
Dam: Salt Bae
Jockey: Luis Saez
Trainer: Ron Moquett
Owner: Fleur De Lis Stables, William S. Sparks, Bret Jones
Breeder: Fleur de Lis Stables
2. Caldera
Sire: Liam’s Map
Dam: Send Me On My Way
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
Owner: MyRacehorse (Michael Behrens)
Breeder: Don Alberto Corporation
3. First Division
Sire: Omaha Beach
Dam: Ice Women
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek
Owner: Deann Baer, Brett Logan, Bill Baxter
Breeder: Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM
4. Tiz Secure
Sire: Maximum Security
Dam: Tough Tiz’s Sis
Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
Trainer: Bob Baffert
Owner: Karl Watson, Paul Weitman, Michael E. Pegram, Natalie J Baffert
Breeder: Karl Watson & Paul Weitman
5. Pretty Capable
Sire: Tapit
Dam: Love On the Run
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Trainer: Thomas M. Amoss
Owner: Gold Standard Racing Stable, LLC (Bill Stone)
Breeder: Gainesway Thoroughbreds LTD. & Tapit Syndicate
6. Hot Gunner
Sire: Exaggerator
Dam: You Flatter Me
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Trainer: Scott E. Young
Owner: 7 Cedars Farm LLC (J & Y Roberson)
Breeder: Erv Woolsey & Ralph Kinder
7. Instant Replay
Sire: Maximum Security
Dam: Academy Gal
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Trainer: Brad H. Cox
Owner: Gary & Mary West Stables
Breeder: Gary & Mary West Stables Inc.
Race Analysis
Speed & Stamina: Instant Replay and Tiz Secure have shown strong early speed, making them potential front-runners. Hymn, carrying 118 lbs, has a slight weight advantage and could be a strong closer.
Jockey Experience: Luis Saez (Hymn) and Flavien Prat (Instant Replay) bring veteran expertise, which could be crucial in navigating the long stretch at Oaklawn.
Trainer Strategy: Bob Baffert and Brad Cox are known for their ability to prepare horses for longer distances, making Tiz Secure and Instant Replay intriguing picks.
Pedigree Influence: First Division, sired by Omaha Beach, has a strong lineage for dirt racing, while Pretty Capable’s sire, Tapit, suggests a blend of speed and endurance.
Final Thoughts
With seven strong contenders, the Bath House Row Stakes promises a thrilling contest. Expect a fast pace early, with closers like Hymn and First Division looking to capitalize late.
