Horse Race Preview: Big Daddy Stakes at Turfway Park

The Big Daddy Stakes is set to take place on March 8, 2025, at Turfway Park. This six-furlong race on the all-weather track for four-year-olds and up has a purse of $125,000 and promises to be an exciting event. Let’s dive into the details of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees for this race.

Horses and Pedigrees

1. Arrest Me Red
   1. Sire: Pioneerof the Nile
   1. Dam: Maraschino Red
   1. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. M. Roy Jackson
   1. Owner: Lael Stables (Roy Jackson)
   1. Trainer: Wesley A. Ward
   1. Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
2. Nobals
   1. Sire: Noble Mission (GB)
   1. Dam: Pearly Blue
   1. Breeder: Dr. John A. Chandler
   1. Owner: Patricia’s Hope, LLC (Vince Foglia)
   1. Trainer: Larry Rivelli
   1. Jockey: Gerardo Corrales
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
3. One Timer
   1. Sire: Trappe Shot
   1. Dam: Spanish Star
   1. Breeder: St. Simon Place LLC
   1. Owner: Patricia’s Hope, LLC (Vince Foglia) and Richard Ravin
   1. Trainer: Larry Rivelli
   1. Jockey: E. T. Baird
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
4. One for My Brother
   1. Sire: Alpha
   1. Dam: Hatta’s Appeal
   1. Breeder: Pearl Thoroughbreds, LLC
   1. Owner: Pearl Thoroughbreds, LLC (Jeff Pearl)
   1. Trainer: Eugene S. Vosler
   1. Jockey: Victor Lebron
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
5. Pure Panic
   1. Sire: Summer Front
   1. Dam: Shock the World
   1. Breeder: Kendall E. Hansen, M.D. Racing, LLC
   1. Owner: Foster Family Racing (Brooklyn N. Foster), Douglas E. Miller, William J. Wargel, and R.K. Eckrich Racing, LLC (Rebecca K. Eckrich)
   1. Trainer: Eric N. Foster
   1. Jockey: Alex Achard
   1. Weight: 120 lbs
6. Mischievous Rogue
   1. Sire: Into Mischief
   1. Dam: Mahna
   1. Breeder: Carole I. Fernandez
   1. Owner: Alice McEwen
   1. Trainer: Brittany A. Vanden Berg
   1. Jockey: Christopher A. Emigh
   1. Weight: 120 lbs

Race Analysis

Nobals enters the Big Daddy Stakes as the headliner, having won the 2023 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and the Kennedy Road Stakes (G2) at Woodbine. Trained by Larry Rivelli, this gelding has shown versatility and resilience in his previous races. With Gerardo Corrales aboard, Nobals will be a strong contender.

Arrest Me Red, trained by Wesley A. Ward, is a graded stakes-winning veteran with nine career victories, including the 2022 Twin Spires Turf Sprint (G2) at Churchill Downs. With Corey J. Lanerie as his jockey, Arrest Me Red will be looking to make an impact in this race.

One Timer, also trained by Larry Rivelli, is a multiple graded stakes winner with seven wins out of 17 starts and over $1 million in earnings. With E. T. Baird aboard, One Timer will be aiming for a strong finish.

One for My Brother, trained by Eugene S. Vosler, has shown promise with consistent performances. With Victor Lebron as his jockey, One for My Brother will be looking to make an impact in this race.

Pure Panic, trained by Eric N. Foster, has been performing well in recent races. With Alex Achard aboard, Pure Panic will be aiming for a strong finish.

Mischievous Rogue, trained by Brittany A. Vanden Berg, has shown potential with consistent performances. With Christopher A. Emigh as his jockey, Mischievous Rogue will be looking to make an impact in this race