Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 10:32 PM ET
- Venue: Charles Town Races & Slots
- Distance: 4 ½ furlongs (Dirt)
- Purse: $75,000
- Eligible Horses: 3-year-olds
The Coin Collector Stakes is a sprint race designed for West Virginia-bred three-year-olds, featuring a competitive field of six contenders. With a short distance of 4 ½ furlongs, early speed and positioning will be crucial.
Contenders Overview
1. Ray of Sunshine (USA)
- Sire: Golden Years
- Dam: Burren Trail (IRE)
- Trainer: Javier Contreras
- Jockey: Juan Mauricio Nunez
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Recent Form: 5th in a 990m race at Charles Town
Ray of Sunshine has shown moderate form, finishing fifth in his last outing. His sire, Golden Years, has produced solid sprinters, but he will need to improve to contend here.
2. Dadsnumbronehelpr (USA)
- Sire: Juba
- Dam: Romantic Cork
- Trainer: Kristy Petty
- Jockey: Gustavo Larrosa
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Recent Form: 5th in a 1210m race at Charles Town
Dadsnumbronehelpr has been inconsistent, finishing fifth in his last race. His sire, Juba, has produced competitive runners, but he will need a strong start to be a factor.
3. Annapolis Road (USA)
- Sire: Outwork
- Dam: Kentucky Road
- Trainer: Jeff C. Runco
- Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Recent Form: 1st in a 1430m race at Charles Town
Annapolis Road enters as one of the favorites, having won his last race impressively. His sire, Outwork, is known for producing speed-oriented runners, making him a strong contender.
4. Midnight Mesa (USA)
- Sire: Sky Mesa
- Dam: Eleventh Hour
- Trainer: Javier Contreras
- Jockey: Reshawn Latchman
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Recent Form: 1st in a 990m race at Charles Town
Midnight Mesa has strong credentials, winning his last race convincingly. His sire, Sky Mesa, has produced several successful sprinters, making him a serious threat.
5. Moonlit Notion (USA)
- Sire: Great Notion
- Dam: Moonlit Song
- Trainer: Timothy C. Grams
- Jockey: Larry C. Reynolds
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Recent Form: 1st in a 990m race at Charles Town
Moonlit Notion is undefeated in five starts, making him the likely favorite. His sire, Great Notion, has produced multiple stakes winners, and his recent form suggests he will be tough to beat.
6. Im the Director (USA)
- Sire: Redirect
- Dam: Cat Thats Grey
- Trainer: Cynthia E. McKee
- Jockey: Marshall Mendez
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Recent Form: 5th in a 990m race at Charles Town
Im the Director has solid experience, with three wins in ten starts. However, he will need to improve off his last effort to challenge the top contenders.
Race Prediction & Strategy
- Moonlit Notion appears to be the strongest contender based on recent form and pedigree.
- Midnight Mesa and Annapolis Road could challenge late, given their speed.
- Ray of Sunshine and Dadsnumbronehelpr will need a strong start to contend.
