The Grade III Count Fleet Sprint Handicap at Oaklawn Park is set to be a thrilling sprint race, featuring a competitive lineup of seasoned sprinters.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Distance: 6 furlongs on dirt
- Purse: $500,000
- Eligibility: Four-year-olds and upward
The Contenders
- Devil’s Tower
- Trainer: Armando Hernandez
- Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
- Pedigree: Sired by Into Mischief out of Quatrefoil
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding making his first graded stakes appearance, Devil’s Tower has an impressive record of 18 wins. Trainer Armando Hernandez and jockey Francisco Arrieta will aim to capitalize on his consistency.
- Happy American
- Trainer: David Jacobson
- Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
- Pedigree: Sired by Runhappy out of Queen of America
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding with nearly $700,000 in earnings, Happy American is transitioning from longer distances to sprinting. Trainer David Jacobson and jockey Cristian A. Torres will look to make the most of his versatility.
- Booth
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Jockey: Erik Asmussen
- Pedigree: Sired by Mitole out of Sophia’s Song
- Overview: A four-year-old colt with a remarkable sprinting record, Booth has delivered impressive performances, including a win in the Grade III Whitmore Stakes. Trainer Steven M. Asmussen and jockey Erik Asmussen will aim to continue his winning streak.
- Tejano Twist
- Trainer: Chris A. Hartman
- Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr.
- Pedigree: Sired by Practical Joke out of Haley’s Lolipop
- Overview: A six-year-old gelding with a consistent record at Oaklawn, Tejano Twist has been a reliable performer in Midwest sprint races. Trainer Chris A. Hartman and jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. will aim to leverage his experience.
- Payne
- Trainer: David Jacobson
- Jockey: Nik Juarez
- Pedigree: Sired by Paynter out of Vertical Vision
- Overview: A ten-year-old gelding with a long career, Payne brings resilience and experience to the field. Trainer David Jacobson and jockey Nik Juarez will look to guide him to a competitive finish.
- Anarchist
- Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill
- Jockey: Kyle Frey
- Pedigree: Sired by Distorted Humor out of Vicarious Won
- Overview: A six-year-old horse with Grade II wins and Grade I placings, Anarchist has faced strong competition throughout his career. Trainer Doug F. O’Neill and jockey Kyle Frey will aim to capitalize on his class.
- Ryvit
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Jockey: Keith J. Asmussen
- Pedigree: Sired by Competitive Edge out of She Is Bedazzling
- Overview: A five-year-old horse with a solid sprinting record, Ryvit is another strong entry from Steven M. Asmussen. Jockey Keith J. Asmussen will look to guide him to a strong performance.
