The Chorleywood Stakes at Churchill Downs is set for June 14, 2025, featuring elite turf specialists competing over 1 3/8 miles. With a $200,000 purse, this listed stakes event attracts top older horses looking to establish dominance in the long-distance turf division.
Field Overview: Horses, Jockeys & Trainers
Here’s a breakdown of the leading contenders in the race:
| Horse | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
| Lord Bullingdon | Lord Nelson – Ms Silver Oak, by Equineline Reports | Ben Curtis | Michael W. McCarthy | 118 lbs |
| Tapit Shoes | Tapit – Awesome Flower, by Equineline Reports | Rafael Bejarano | Ed Moger Jr. | 118 lbs |
| Utah Beach | English Channel – My Own Story, by Equineline Reports | Vincent Cheminaud | Ignacio Correas IV | 123 lbs |
| Rebel Red (GB) | Frankel (GB) – Without You Babe, by Equineline Reports | Jose Ortiz | Cherie DeVaux | 118 lbs |
| Goldeneye | Hard Spun – Street of Gold, by Equineline Reports | Julien Leparoux | Kenneth G. McPeek | 118 lbs |
| Lambeth | Arrogate – South Bank, by Equineline Reports | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Joe Sharp | 118 lbs |
| Anglophile | English Channel – Trustmore Lovemore, by Equineline Reports | Florent Geroux | Brian A. Lynch | 118 lbs |
| Highway Robber | Hard Spun – Yabba, by Equineline Reports | Cristian Torres | Brian A. Lynch | 118 lbs |
| Verstappen | War Front – Andromeda Galaxy (FR), by Equineline Reports | Frankie Dettori | Brendan Walsh | 118 lbs |
| Sugoi | Karakontie (JPN) – Timeless Spirit, by Equineline Reports | Luis Saez | Michael J. Maker | 120 lbs |
Race Analysis & Betting Insights
Utah Beach, trained by Ignacio Correas IV, enters as the clear favorite, carrying top weight (123 lbs). His English Channel lineage suggests strong late acceleration, making him a prime candidate for a closing finish.
Highway Robber, trained by Brian Lynch, scratched from the Manhattan Stakes (G1) at Saratoga to target this race. His Hard Spun pedigree indicates tactical speed, making him a dangerous stalker.
Verstappen, sired by War Front, finished second in the Louisville Stakes (G3), proving his stamina and consistency.
Anglophile, another English Channel progeny, finished second in the Man o’ War Stakes (G2), showing elite turf ability.
