The Downthedustyroad Breeder’s Stakes at Oaklawn Park is shaping up to be an exciting race with a purse of $150,000. This six-furlong race features fillies and mares, three years old and upward, bred in Arkansas. Here’s a detailed analysis of the contenders:
1. Haulin Ice (AR)
- Age/Sex: 4/F
- Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
- Morning Line Odds: 6/5
- Owner: C2 Racing Stable LLC, Paul Braverman, Miller Racing, LLC & Timothy Pinch
- Breeder: Eugenia Thompson-Benight
- Pedigree: Coal Front – She’s Smoke, by Half Ours
Haulin Ice is the favorite with impressive credentials. Trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., and ridden by Francisco Arrieta, this filly has shown consistent performance. Her pedigree suggests strong sprinting capabilities.
2. Punchy Girl (AR)
- Age/Sex: 6/M
- Jockey: Tyler W. Bacon
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Trainer: Randy L. Morse
- Morning Line Odds: 6/1
- Owner: Sara Patterson
- Breeder: Cedar Run Farm LLC
- Pedigree: Street Strategy – Union Boss, by Dixie Union
Punchy Girl, a seasoned mare, has a solid track record. With Tyler W. Bacon in the saddle and Randy L. Morse as the trainer, she is a strong contender.
3. Q’s Your Mama (AR)
- Age/Sex: 4/F
- Jockey: Martin Chuan
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Trainer: Melton Wilson
- Morning Line Odds: 30/1
- Owner: J & J Thoroughbreds, Camille Ball & Layne Ball
- Breeder: Eugenia Thompson-Benight
- Pedigree: Coal Front – Our Quista, by Half Ours
Q’s Your Mama is a long shot with odds of 30/1. Despite her pedigree, she will need to outperform expectations to make an impact.
4. Sulwe (AR)
- Age/Sex: 7/M
- Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Trainer: Ron Moquett
- Morning Line Odds: 5/1
- Owner: Golden Arrow Racing Inc
- Breeder: Golden Arrow Racing, Inc.
- Pedigree: Dominus – Saardona, by Saarland
Sulwe, a veteran mare, has the experience and the training of Ron Moquett. With Cristian A. Torres as her jockey, she is a formidable competitor.
5. Appealing Addie (AR)
- Age/Sex: 4/F
- Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux
- Weight: 116 lbs
- Trainer: Randy L. Morse
- Morning Line Odds: 20/1
- Owner: Randy Patterson
- Breeder: Cedar Run Farm LLC
- Pedigree: Brody’s Cause – Sensational Appeal, by Successful Appeal
Appealing Addie, trained by Randy L. Morse and ridden by Julien R. Leparoux, is another long shot. Her pedigree suggests potential, but she will need to step up her game.
6. Lassie My Girl (AR)
- Age/Sex: 5/M
- Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr.
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Trainer: Melton Wilson
- Morning Line Odds: 9/2
- Owner: Byron Brockman
- Breeder: Anderson Farms
- Pedigree: Double Irish – Robin My Girl, by Mutakddim
Lassie My Girl, with Ricardo Santana, Jr. as her jockey, is a strong contender. Her pedigree and training under Melton Wilson make her a horse to watch.
7. She’s Storming (AR)
- Age/Sex: 5/M
- Jockey: Jane Elliott
- Weight: 121 lbs
- Trainer: Michael Hewitt
- Morning Line Odds: 30/1
- Owner: Michael Tedder
- Breeder: Dr. J. W. Clement DVM
- Pedigree: Hightail – Dedham, by Storm and a Half
She’s Storming is another long shot with odds of 30/1. Trained by Michael Hewitt and ridden by Jane Elliott, she will need to surprise the field to win.
8. Arr Piratetreasure (AR)
- Age/Sex: 4/F
- Jockey: Harry Hernandez
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Trainer: Danele Durham
- Morning Line Odds: 30/1
- Owner: Danele Durham, Vinney Pigue, Rockin W Racing Stable, LLC & Toby Brown
- Breeder: Max Moss
- Pedigree: Palace Malice – Thatbossanovasound, by Blame
Arr Piratetreasure, with Harry Hernandez as her jockey, is a long shot. Her pedigree suggests potential, but she will need to perform exceptionally well.
9. Bennykayandsuzytoo (AR)
- Age/Sex: 5/M
- Jockey: Walter De La Cruz
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Trainer: Thomas D. Vance
- Morning Line Odds: 4/1
- Owner: Margaret D. Hawk
- Breeder: Margaret D Power Hawk
- Pedigree: Strong Mandate – Cora and Jas, by Kitten’s Joy
Bennykayandsuzytoo, trained by Thomas D. Vance and ridden by Walter De La Cruz, is a strong contender with odds of 4/1. Her pedigree and training make her a horse to watch.
