Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Percy Warner Park, Nashville, TN
- Distance: 2 1/4 miles (Hurdle)
- Purse: $125,000
- Eligible Horses: 4-year-olds & up
The Green Pastures Stakes is a prestigious hurdle race at Percy Warner, attracting seasoned steeplechasers. With a challenging 2 1/4-mile course, stamina and jumping ability will be crucial in determining the winner.
Contenders Overview
1. Walk The Warrior (IRE)
- Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)
- Trainer: Leslie F. Young
- Jockey: Paddy O’Hanlon
- Recent Form: 4/1 odds
Walk The Warrior has shown consistent form, with strong performances in previous hurdle races. His sire, Walk In The Park, has produced elite jumpers, making him a serious contender.
2. Evie’s Prince (USA)
- Sire: Animal Kingdom
- Trainer: Neil R. Morris
- Jockey: James O’Sullivan
- Recent Form: 10/1 odds
Evie’s Prince enters as a longshot, but his pedigree suggests he could handle the distance. His sire, Animal Kingdom, was a Kentucky Derby winner, though his progeny have had mixed success over hurdles.
3. China Beach (USA)
- Sire: Treasure Beach (GB)
- Trainer: Kate Dalton
- Jockey: Bernard Dalton
- Recent Form: 6/1 odds
China Beach has solid credentials, with Treasure Beach’s lineage providing both stamina and versatility. He could be a factor if the pace is moderate.
4. Little Trilby (GB)
- Sire: Golden Horn (GB)
- Trainer: Richard J. Hendriks
- Jockey: Gerard Galligan
- Recent Form: 8/1 odds
Little Trilby has European jumping experience, making him a strong contender. Golden Horn’s progeny tend to excel in longer races.
5. Garrison Forest (IRE)
- Sire: Walk In The Park (IRE)
- Trainer: Leslie F. Young
- Jockey: Danny Mullins
- Recent Form: 10/1 odds
Garrison Forest shares the same sire as Walk The Warrior, suggesting strong jumping ability. His trainer has had success in steeplechase events.
6. Blue Creek (USA)
- Sire: Demarchelier (GB)
- Trainer: Keri Brion
- Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen
- Recent Form: 8/1 odds
Blue Creek is a young contender, but his sire’s European turf pedigree suggests he could handle the course well.
7. Boldog (FR)
- Sire: Authorized (IRE)
- Trainer: Thomas Garner
- Jockey: Evan Dwan
- Recent Form: 15/1 odds
Boldog is a longshot, but his sire has produced successful jumpers. He will need a strong performance to contend.
8. Smart Uncle (USA)
- Sire: Uncle Mo
- Trainer: Jack Fisher
- Jockey: Graham Watters
- Recent Form: 8/5 odds (favorite)
Smart Uncle enters as the favorite, with Uncle Mo’s pedigree providing speed and endurance. His trainer, Jack Fisher, is known for success in steeplechase events.
Race Prediction & Strategy
- Smart Uncle appears to be the strongest contender based on recent form and pedigree.
- Walk The Warrior and China Beach could challenge late, given their consistency.
- Little Trilby has the pedigree and trainer to be a factor.
- Evie’s Prince is a dark horse with potential upside.
