The Grade III Steve Sexton Mile Stakes at Lone Star Park is set for Monday, May 26, 2025, featuring a competitive field of 11 horses racing one mile on dirt for a $400,000 purse. This stakes event has drawn a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, making for an exciting showdown.
Race Details
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 6:37 PM CT
- Location: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
- Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
- Grade: III
- Purse: $400,000
- Field Size: 11
Field Breakdown
1. Number One Dude (7YO Gelding, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
- Trainer: Scott Young
- Pedigree: American Lion – Ebony Uno
- Overview: A veteran runner, Number One Dude has struggled in recent races, finishing seventh in his last outing at Lone Star Park.
2. Heroic Move (5YO Horse, 124 lbs)
- Jockey: Harry Hernandez
- Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
- Pedigree: Quality Road – Family Tree
- Overview: A strong competitor, Heroic Move won his last race at Sunland Park, showing impressive closing speed.
3. Komorebino Omoide (5YO Horse, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
- Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
- Pedigree: California Chrome – Decennial
- Overview: A versatile runner, Komorebino Omoide won his last race at Fonner Park, displaying tactical speed.
4. U. S. Army (5YO Gelding, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Sahin Civaci
- Trainer: Shawn Davis
- Pedigree: Army Mule – She Stays Rollin
- Overview: A consistent performer, U. S. Army finished fifth in his last race at Lone Star Park, showing late acceleration.
5. This Is Uscar (4YO Colt, 122 lbs)
- Jockey: David Cabrera
- Trainer: Jordan Blair
- Pedigree: Oscar Performance – Journey On
- Overview: A lightly raced colt with potential, This Is Uscar finished fifth in his last outing at Churchill Downs.
6. Frankie’s Empire (4YO Colt, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Stewart Elliott
- Trainer: Brett Brinkman
- Pedigree: Classic Empire – Donna D
- Overview: A stakes competitor, Frankie’s Empire finished third in his last race at Evangeline Downs, showing steady improvement.
7. Creative Minister (6YO Gelding, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Orlando Mojica
- Trainer: Abel Ramirez-Rodriguez
- Pedigree: Creative Cause – Tamboz
- Overview: A strong closer, Creative Minister won his last race at Lone Star Park, displaying late acceleration.
8. The Wine Steward (4YO Colt, 122 lbs)
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Michael Maker
- Pedigree: Vino Rosso – Call to Service
- Overview: A promising colt, The Wine Steward finished third in his last race at Oaklawn Park, showing tactical speed.
9. Touchuponastar (6YO Gelding, 124 lbs)
- Jockey: Timothy Thornton
- Trainer: Jeff Delhomme
- Pedigree: Star Guitar – Touch Magic
- Overview: A Louisiana-bred standout, Touchuponastar has finished second in this race the past two years and is looking to finally secure victory.
10. Blue Devil (6YO Gelding, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Erik Asmussen
- Trainer: Steven Asmussen
- Pedigree: Uncle Mo – Apologize
- Overview: A stakes competitor, Blue Devil finished fourth in his last race at Sunland Park, struggling to match the leaders.
11. Run Classic (7YO Horse, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Cristian Torres
- Trainer: H. Ray Ashford Jr.
- Pedigree: Runhappy – Pledge Pin
- Overview: A strong sprinter, Run Classic finished second in his last race at Oaklawn Park, showing late acceleration.
Race Analysis & Prediction
- Pace Scenario: Expect Heroic Move and Touchuponastar to set the early pace, with The Wine Steward and Komorebino Omoide tracking closely. Creative Minister and Run Classic may sit mid-pack, while Frankie’s Empire and Blue Devil will likely close late.
- Key Matchup: The battle between Touchuponastar and Heroic Move will be crucial. If Touchuponastar can finally break through, he could dominate, but Heroic Move has the recent winning form advantage.
- Prediction: Touchuponastar has the class and consistency to secure his long-awaited victory, but Heroic Move could challenge late. The Wine Steward remains a wildcard with his recent strong form.
