The Bluebonnet Stakes at Lone Star Park is set to be an exciting sprint, showcasing a competitive field of fillies and mares.
Race Overview
- Event: Bluebonnet Stakes
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Time: 9:17 PM CT
- Location: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, Texas
- Distance: 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt
- Purse: $75,000
- Eligibility: Accredited Texas-bred fillies and mares, three years old and upward.
This stakes race is a highlight of Lone Star Park’s spring meet, offering a competitive field of Texas-bred sprinters. With a mix of seasoned veterans and promising up-and-comers, the Bluebonnet Stakes promises to deliver thrilling action.
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers, and Pedigrees
- Honest Paynter
- Jockey: Leandro D. Goncalves
- Trainer: Tina Rena Hurley
- Pedigree: Sired by Paynter out of Rockintotherhythm (by Broad Brush).
- Owner: Century Acres Farm
- Breeder: Century Acres Farm
- Analysis: A consistent performer with tactical speed, Honest Paynter is expected to be a strong contender.
- Itzel
- Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
- Trainer: Joel H. Marr
- Pedigree: Sired by Mo Town out of Catch That Song (by Unbridled’s Song).
- Owner: Gary Barber
- Breeder: Eric Moreau-Sipiere & Randi Moreau-Sipiere
- Analysis: A five-year-old mare with experience and stamina, Itzel has the ability to compete at this level.
- Too Much Kiki
- Jockey: Stewart Elliott
- Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
- Pedigree: Sired by Too Much Bling out of Soft Music (by Action This Day).
- Owner: Mansfield Racing
- Breeder: Danele Durham
- Analysis: Known for her speed, Too Much Kiki is a four-year-old filly with a proven track record in sprints.
- Bling Baby
- Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
- Trainer: Karen E. Jacks
- Pedigree: Sired by Too Much Bling out of Glow Girl (by Golden Shine).
- Owner: Tom & Linda Thurman
- Breeder: Tom W. Thurman & Linda Thurman
- Analysis: A front-runner with the potential to control the pace, Bling Baby is a strong contender.
- Izatiz
- Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
- Trainer: Matt Hebert
- Pedigree: Sired by My Golden Song out of Tiz Tiz (by Tiznow).
- Owner: Billy Clevenger
- Breeder: Billy Clevenger
- Analysis: A five-year-old mare with a strong closing kick, Izatiz could be a factor in the final furlongs.
- Blue Heavenly
- Jockey: Santos Rivera
- Trainer: Cesar Govea
- Pedigree: Sired by Enticed out of Cannonballcupcake (by Lemon Drop Kid).
- Owner: L and G Racing Stables
- Breeder: Joe Alfredo Castillo
- Analysis: A four-year-old filly with versatility, Blue Heavenly has the potential to surprise.
- Reclusive
- Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
- Trainer: Tina Rena Hurley
- Pedigree: Sired by Flat Out out of Rockintotherhythm (by Broad Brush).
- Owner: Century Acres Farm
- Breeder: Century Acres Farm, LLC
- Analysis: A six-year-old mare with experience, Reclusive is a consistent performer.
- Reason Over Riches
- Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
- Trainer: Carlos A. Padilla
- Pedigree: Sired by Brody’s Cause out of Tut’s Treasure (by Untuttable).
- Owner: BSF Equine Athlete LLC
- Breeder: Jerry D. Erickson
- Analysis: A five-year-old mare with stamina, Reason Over Riches could be a factor in the stretch.
- Blushing Belle
- Jockey: Mario Fuentes
- Trainer: Alan Love, Sr.
- Pedigree: Sired by Connect out of Blushing Beauty (by Eskendereya).
- Owner: Ken Pullen
- Breeder: Ken Pullen
- Analysis: A five-year-old mare with a strong pedigree, Blushing Belle is a contender.
- Glee
- Jockey: Erik Asmussen
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Pedigree: Sired by Honor A. P. out of Red Tabby (by Bluegrass Cat).
- Owner: Mike G. Rutherford
- Breeder: No Escape Ranch
- Analysis: A three-year-old filly with potential, Glee is the youngest in the field and could surprise.
Race Dynamics
The Bluebonnet Stakes is expected to be a fast-paced race, with several front-runners and closers in the field. The 6 1/2-furlong distance on dirt will test the fillies’ and mares’ speed and stamina. Horses like Bling Baby and Too Much Kiki are likely to set the pace, while closers like Izatiz and Reason Over Riches will look to capitalize in the stretch.
