The Count Lathum Stakes returns to Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as Race 7 on the card. This $50,000 stakes race for three-year-old colts and geldings will be contested over 1 1/16 miles on dirt, serving as a major prep for the Canadian Derby in August. With a field stacked with regional talent, proven pedigrees, and tactical jockeys, this race is a must-watch for Alberta racing fans and bettors.
Top Contenders & Pedigree Profiles
| Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree Highlights | Morning Line Odds |
| Wood Ceiling | Rasheed Hughes | Robertino Diodoro | Gun Runner × Responsibleforlove (IRE) | 9-5 Favorite |
| Puttingonthefoil | Luis Contreras | Gonzalo Anderson | Counterforce × Chilli Chines | 5-2 |
| Border Song | Brian Boodramsingh | Robert Van Overschot | Tapiture × More Than a Song | 7-2 |
| Dancing Porky | Dane Nelson | Gonzalo Anderson | Honor A. P. × Morning Dance | 4-1 |
| Concrete Cowboy | Jose M. Asencio | Tim Rycroft | Bakken × Mystical Molly | 5-1 |
| Reboso | Keihton Natera | Gonzalo Anderson | Stay Thirsty × Heavenly Pride | 6-1 |
| Pioneer Storm King | Scott Williams | Robert Henson | Pioneerof the West × Storm Quality | 8-1 |
| Writ in Stone | N’Rico Prescod | Karline Kingston | Tapwrit × Conquest Rebel | 10-1 |
Pedigree Power Plays
Wood Ceiling, by Gun Runner, brings elite bloodlines and stamina. His dam, Responsibleforlove (IRE), adds European turf class to his dirt versatility. Puttingonthefoil is bred for speed and grit, with Counterforce as sire and a dam line that includes Katowice. Border Song, by Tapiture, has a pedigree built for middle-distance dirt races and could be a sleeper pick. Dancing Porky, sired by Honor A. P., is bred for late acceleration and route stamina—ideal for this distance.
Jockey & Trainer Dynamics
Rasheed Hughes and Robertino Diodoro team up with Wood Ceiling, a duo known for stakes success across Canada. Luis Contreras, aboard Puttingonthefoil, is one of the most experienced riders in the field and excels in tactical setups. Gonzalo Anderson sends out three contenders—Puttingonthefoil, Reboso, and Dancing Porky—showing his confidence in this crop. Brian Boodramsingh and Robert Van Overschot bring Border Song, who’s lightly raced but improving.
Race Strategy
Wood Ceiling will likely stalk the pace and pounce late, especially with Hughes’s patient ride. Puttingonthefoil may press the pace early and try to control the tempo. Dancing Porky and Concrete Cowboy could be value plays if the pace collapses. Reboso and Border Song may benefit from ground-saving trips and could hit the board.
