Race: Columbus Breeders’ Special Stakes
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska
Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $15,000
Eligibility: Nebraska-bred 3-year-old colts and geldings
Post Time: 4:30 PM CT
Race Number: 6
Field Overview & Entries
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Notable Info |
| Legend of Gold | Nathan Haar | Jason Wise | Mor Spirit – Safety Net (A.P. Indy) | 2-time stakes winner |
| Mission Is a Go | TBD | TBD | Mission Impazible – Scat Queen (Scat Daddy) | Stakes-placed |
| Khozanthedestroyer | TBD | Jesse Compton | Khozan – Kiss N Karen (Untuttable) | Speed threat |
| Rope Burn | TBD | TBD | TBD | Improving form |
| One Lucky Boy | TBD | TBD | TBD | Needs pace setup |
| Rocketship Run | TBD | TBD | TBD | Longshot |
| Best Up | TBD | TBD | TBD | Blinkers on |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Legend of Gold
Trainer: Jason Wise
Jockey: Nathan Haar
Pedigree: Mor Spirit × Safety Net (A.P. Indy)
Form: Winner of the 2024 Baxter Stakes and Columbus Breeders’ Special
Outlook: The defending champion returns in top form. Tactical speed, proven class, and a strong closing kick make him the one to beat.
Mission Is a Go
Pedigree: Mission Impazible × Scat Queen (Scat Daddy)
Form: Runner-up to Legend of Gold last year
Outlook: Consistent and game. If the pace heats up, he could turn the tables with a well-timed ride.
Khozanthedestroyer
Trainer: Jesse Compton
Pedigree: Khozan × Kiss N Karen (Untuttable)
Form: Front-running type with early speed
Outlook: Could wire the field if left alone up front. Dangerous if the track favors speed.
Rope Burn
Form: Improving with each start
Outlook: Could hit the board with a stalking trip. Needs to step up in class.
Pedigree Spotlight
Legend of Gold (Mor Spirit × A.P. Indy): A blend of stamina and class. Mor Spirit was a G1-winning miler; A.P. Indy adds depth and durability.
Mission Is a Go (Mission Impazible × Scat Daddy): Strong Louisiana/New York-bred lines; Scat Daddy influence adds versatility.
Khozanthedestroyer (Khozan × Untuttable): Florida speed pedigree; Khozan progeny excel in sprints.
Top Pick: Legend of Gold – Proven stakes performer with the best resume in the field.
Value Play: Khozanthedestroyer – Lone speed threat who could steal it on the front end.
Exacta Box: Legend of Gold / Khozanthedestroyer / Mission Is a Go
Longshot to Watch: Rope Burn – Improving form and could benefit from a pace collapse.
