The Colonel Liam Stakes at Gulfstream Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $215,000. This one-mile turf race for three-year-olds features a competitive field of ten horses. Here’s a detailed analysis and preview of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees:
1. Wakan (KY)
- Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
- Trainer: Carlos L. Perez
- Owner: Really and Truly Thoroughbreds, Inc. (Rubin Sanchez)
- Breeder: Skyfall Thoroughbreds, LLC
- Pedigree: Malibu Moon – Whispering Beauty, by Arch
- Analysis: Wakan has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
2. Bakers Street (KY)
- Jockey: Paco Lopez
- Trainer: Antonio Sano
- Owner: Cloud Nine Lumoni (Luis Ortiz)
- Breeder: Buck Pond Farm Inc. & Rob Auerbach
- Pedigree: Candy Ride (ARG) – Rebecca’s Surprise, by Marino Marini
- Analysis: Bakers Street has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he performs well on the turf.
3. Enterdadragon (KY)
- Jockey: Dylan Davis
- Trainer: Jose Francisco D’Angelo
- Owner: Chester A. Bishop, Anthony Hinkson, Alvin Rampaul, PK Ventures (Patrick Biggs), and Grand Cay Breeders and Racing Company (Clifton Rampaul)
- Breeder: Charles Fipke
- Pedigree: Outwork – Raising Aida, by Speightstown
- Analysis: Enterdadragon has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a sleeper in this field if he performs well on the turf.
4. George Briggs (NY)
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Trainer: Chad C. Brown
- Owner: Peter M. Brant
- Breeder: White Birch Farm Inc.
- Pedigree: Fog of War – Bamboiselle (IRE), by Muhtathir (GB)
- Analysis: George Briggs has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
5. Fire Pit (KY)
- Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
- Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado
- Owner: Travin Stables (Vincent Puglisi)
- Breeder: Brereton C. Jones
- Pedigree: Cairo Prince – True Martha, by Creative Cause
- Analysis: Fire Pit has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he performs well on the turf.
6. Forged Steel (KY)
- Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
- Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
- Owner: C2 Racing Stable LLC (Clint Cornett) and Mathis Stable LLC (Billy Mathis)
- Breeder: Richard E. Wilson
- Pedigree: Vekoma – Scorecard, by Tale of the Cat
- Analysis: Forged Steel has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
7. Win With Faith (FL)
- Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
- Trainer: Ronald B. Spatz
- Owner: Laura Murphy
- Breeder: Lara Run, LLC
- Pedigree: Win Win Win – Jyles, by Yes It’s True
- Analysis: Win With Faith has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a sleeper in this field if he performs well on the turf.
8. Mi Bago (NY)
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
- Trainer: Mark E. Casse
- Owner: Gary Barber
- Breeder: Highclere, Inc.
- Pedigree: Vekoma – Wabanaki, by Indian Charlie
- Analysis: Mi Bago has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
9. Emergence (KY)
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Brad H. Cox
- Owner: Qatar Racing, CHC Inc., and Trilogy USA
- Breeder: Summer Wind Equine LLC
- Pedigree: Uncle Mo – Belle Watling, by Pulpit
- Analysis: Emergence has shown strong performances in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He is one of the top contenders in this race.
10. Smooth Breeze (NY)
- Jockey: John R. Velazquez
- Trainer: Jorge R. Abreu
- Owner: Joseph A. Hinkhouse
- Breeder: Joseph Hinkhouse
- Pedigree: More Than Ready – Breezy Gal, by The Factor
- Analysis: Smooth Breeze has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He will wear blinkers for the first time and could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
