The Baxter Stakes at Fonner Park is set to be an exciting event, featuring a competitive field of three-year-olds.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt
- Purse: $15,000
- Eligibility: Three-year-olds
The Contenders
- Water Tester
- Trainer: Mark N. Hibdon
- Jockey: David Cardoso
- Pedigree: Sired by Yockey’s Warrior out of Ryan and Madison (by Sam Lord’s Castle)
- Overview: A colt with a solid pedigree, Water Tester is trained by Mark N. Hibdon, who has a reputation for preparing sprinters. With David Cardoso aboard, this horse could make a strong showing.
- Guns
- Trainer: Judy Pryor
- Jockey: Jose Angel Medina
- Pedigree: Sired by Gun Runner out of Stormkeeper (by Stormy Atlantic)
- Overview: Guns boasts an impressive lineage, being sired by the renowned Gun Runner. Judy Pryor’s training expertise and Jose Angel Medina’s riding skills make this colt a serious contender.
- Hurry Up N Wait
- Trainer: Travis Cunningham
- Jockey: David C. Anderson
- Pedigree: Sired by Midnight Storm out of Shesaluckyflag (by Lucky Lionel)
- Overview: This gelding has shown promise in previous races. With Travis Cunningham’s guidance and David C. Anderson in the saddle, Hurry Up N Wait could be a dark horse in this race.
- Maximum Grace
- Trainer: Isai V. Gonzalez
- Jockey: Kevin Roman
- Pedigree: Sired by Aurelius Maximus out of Gabby’s Got Grace (by Scat Daddy)
- Overview: Maximum Grace is a gelding with a strong pedigree and a competitive edge. Isai V. Gonzalez’s training and Kevin Roman’s riding skills make this horse one to watch.
- Fly High Trigger
- Trainer: Steven H. Becker
- Jockey: Ronald Hisby
- Pedigree: Sired by Court Vision out of Eager Leader (by More Than Ready)
- Overview: This gelding has a versatile pedigree and is trained by Steven H. Becker. With Ronald Hisby as the jockey, Fly High Trigger could surprise the field.
- General Pickett
- Trainer: Jason Crabtree
- Jockey: Nathan Haar
- Pedigree: Sired by Bravazo out of Dixie Dear (by Dixie Union)
- Overview: General Pickett is a gelding with a unique pedigree. Jason Crabtree’s training and Nathan Haar’s riding will be key to this horse’s performance.
- La. Grand Slam
- Trainer: Mark N. Hibdon
- Jockey: Victor Bailon
- Pedigree: Sired by Custom for Carlos out of Louisiana Times (by Grand Slam)
- Overview: Another entry from Mark N. Hibdon, this filly has shown potential. Victor Bailon will aim to guide her to a strong finish.
- Hasty Flyer
- Trainer: Blake Nunnally
- Jockey: Scott Condon
- Pedigree: Sired by Gun Runner out of Speed On Tap (by Tapit)
- Overview: Hasty Flyer is a colt with an impressive pedigree, being sired by Gun Runner. Blake Nunnally’s training and Scott Condon’s riding make this horse a strong contender.
