Horse Race Preview: Grade III Hurricane Bertie Stakes at Gulfstream Park

The Grade III Hurricane Bertie Stakes is set to take place on March 8, 2025, at Gulfstream Park. This 6 1/2-furlong dirt race for fillies and mares aged four and up has a purse of $165,000 and promises to be an exciting event. Let’s dive into the details of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees for this race.

Horses and Pedigrees

1. Nic’s Style
   1. Sire: Uncaptured
   1. Dam: Sense When
   1. Breeder: D’Oyen Thoroughbreds LLC
   1. Owner: Stephen Rousseau
   1. Trainer: William I. Mott
   1. Jockey: Junior Alvarado
   1. Weight: 122 lbs
2. Into Champagne
   1. Sire: Into Mischief
   1. Dam: Bedford Land
   1. Breeder: Robert Low & Lawana Low
   1. Owner: Six Column Stables, LLC, Randall L. Bloch, Jim Gladden, Mike Davis, and Michael Steele
   1. Trainer: Ian R. Wilkes
   1. Jockey: John R. Velazquez
   1. Weight: 118 lbs
3. Ruthless Rua
   1. Sire: Distorted Humor
   1. Dam: Can’t Use Nellie
   1. Breeder: Jim Hill & Susan Hill
   1. Owner: Paterpop Racing LLC
   1. Trainer: Sam Wilensky
   1. Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
   1. Weight: 118 lbs
4. R Disaster
   1. Sire: Awesome Slew
   1. Dam: Making Havoc
   1. Breeder: Ocala Stud & J. Michael O’Farrell Jr.
   1. Owner: Averill Racing LLC, Two Eight Racing, LLC, and ATM Racing
   1. Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
   1. Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
   1. Weight: 118 lbs
5. Save Time
   1. Sire: Into Mischief
   1. Dam: Chamber
   1. Breeder: Juddmonte
   1. Owner: Miller Racing, LLC
   1. Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
   1. Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
   1. Weight: 118 lbs
6. Spirit Wind
   1. Sire: Bahamian Squall
   1. Dam: Sacred Psalm
   1. Breeder: Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
   1. Owner: Miller Racing, LLC
   1. Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
   1. Jockey: Luis Saez
   1. Weight: 122 lbs
7. Done Enough
   1. Sire: Flameaway
   1. Dam: Revengefulpleasure
   1. Breeder: Paul Knapper
   1. Owner: Starry Night Racing
   1. Trainer: J. Kent Sweezey
   1. Jockey: Paco Lopez
   1. Weight: 118 lbs

Race Analysis

Nic’s Style enters the Hurricane Bertie Stakes with a strong record, having won three consecutive stakes races, including the Minaret Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Trained by William I. Mott, this mare has never been off the board in seven career starts. With Junior Alvarado aboard, Nic’s Style will be a strong contender.

Into Champagne, trained by Ian R. Wilkes, is making her return to the races after finishing seventh in the 2024 Kentucky Oaks. With John R. Velazquez as her jockey, she will be looking to make an impact in this race.

Ruthless Rua, trained by Sam Wilensky, finished third behind Nic’s Style in the Minaret Stakes. With Edwin Gonzalez aboard, she will be looking to improve on that performance.

R Disaster, trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., has shown promise with consistent performances. With Edgard J. Zayas as her jockey, she will be aiming for a strong finish.

Save Time, also trained by Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., recently broke her maiden at Gulfstream Park. With Drayden Van Dyke aboard, she will be looking to build on that success.

Spirit Wind, another entry from Saffie A. Joseph, Jr., is a multiple graded-stakes winner. With Luis Saez as her jockey, she will be a strong contender in this race.

Done Enough, trained by J. Kent Sweezey, has been consistent in her performances and will be looking to make an impact in this race. With Paco Lopez as her jockey, she will be aiming for a strong finish.