The Grade II Bowling Green Stakes returns to Saratoga on Saturday, July 12, as Race 8 on the card (post time: 4:29 PM ET). This 1⅜-mile turf marathon for 4-year-olds and up offers a $200,000 purse and features a deep field of seasoned turf specialists, including multiple graded stakes winners and rising contenders. With Saratoga’s inner turf in peak summer condition, expect a tactical battle between closers and pace pressers.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire × Dam (Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Starting Over | Manuel Franco | Brittany T. Russell | Liam’s Map × Vanishing (Lemon Drop Kid) |
| 2 | El Rezeen | Dylan Davis | Todd A. Pletcher | English Channel × Karama (Kitten’s Joy) |
| 3 | Tawny Port | Flavien Prat | Miguel Clement | Pioneerof the Nile × Livi Makenzie (Macho Uno) |
| 4 | Tucson | Luis Saez | Todd A. Pletcher | Constitution × Cozze Up Lady (Cozzene) |
| 5 | Webslinger | Jose L. Ortiz | Mark E. Casse | Constitution × Arana (Hard Spun) |
| 6 | Harrow | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Lea × Camille Garey (Street Cry) |
| 7 | Far Bridge | Joel Rosario | Miguel Clement | English Channel × Fitpitcher (Kitten’s Joy) |
| 8 | Corruption | Javier Castellano | Mark E. Casse | Medaglia d’Oro × Thundering Sky (Sky Mesa) |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Far Bridge – Class Edge & Distance Specialist
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Pedigree: English Channel × Fitpitcher (Kitten’s Joy)
Credentials: Multiple Grade 1 winner; 2024 Sword Dancer & Joe Hirsch Turf Classic champion
Style: Tactical closer with elite turn of foot
Jockey: Joel Rosario, master of turf timing
Angle: Proven at 11–12 furlongs; thrives at Saratoga
Webslinger – Consistent Graded Performer
Trainer: Mark Casse
Pedigree: Constitution × Arana (Hard Spun)
Form: Runner-up in Eclipse Stakes; Grade 2 American Turf winner
Jockey: Jose Ortiz, excels on closers
Angle: Reliable late kick; strong in exotics
Corruption – Pace Player with Upside
Trainer: Mark Casse
Pedigree: Medaglia d’Oro × Thundering Sky (Sky Mesa)
Form: Pan American runner-up; wired allowance field at Churchill
Jockey: Javier Castellano, aggressive gate rider
Angle: Could control pace; dangerous if left alone
Pedigree Power Plays
El Rezeen (English Channel × Karama): Turf-bred from top stamina lines; undefeated at Saratoga
Tawny Port (Pioneerof the Nile × Livi Makenzie): Dirt-to-turf convert; won John’s Call at 13f
Starting Over (Liam’s Map × Vanishing): Veteran with Grade 2 win; tactical versatility
Harrow (Lea × Camille Garey): Barbados Gold Cup winner; class test here
Tucson (Constitution × Cozze Up Lady): Lightly raced; allowance winner at Keeneland
Suggested Wagers:
Win/Place: Far Bridge
Exacta Box: Far Bridge / Webslinger / Corruption
Trifecta Key: Far Bridge over Webslinger and El Rezeen
Race Details
Race: Bowling Green Stakes (Grade II)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 4:29 PM ET
Track: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
Surface: Inner Turf
Distance: 1⅜ miles
Purse: $200,000
