The Henry S. Clark Stakes is set to take place on April 19, 2025, at Laurel Park, featuring a competitive field of three-year-olds and up. This one-mile turf race carries a $100,000 purse, attracting several accomplished turf specialists.
Race Details
Race: Henry S. Clark Stakes
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Laurel Park, Laurel, MD
Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
Purse: $100,000
Post Time: 4:30 PM ET
Field Overview
1. Ocean City
Pedigree: American Pharoah – Unicorn Girl
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
Owner: Golden Lion Racing
Analysis: A five-year-old gelding, Ocean City has shown consistency in turf races and could be a strong contender.
2. Card Trick
Pedigree: Liam’s Map – Game Factor
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Trainer: Edward T. Allard
Owner: C J T Stables
Analysis: A four-year-old colt, Card Trick has performed well in past turf races and could be a factor late in the stretch.
3. Fulmineo
Pedigree: Bolt d’Oro – Starr of Quality
Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco
Trainer: Arnaud Delacour
Owner: Starlight Racing & Mark B. Grier
Analysis: A four-year-old colt, Fulmineo has the pedigree to handle the distance and could be a strong contender.
4. Neat
Pedigree: Constitution – Orabella
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Trainer: Rob Atras
Owner: Red, White, & Blue Racing LLC
Analysis: A four-year-old colt, Neat has shown promise in turf races and could challenge the favorites.
5. Crabs N Beer
Pedigree: Blofeld – Get’m Up Pronto
Jockey: Jose L. Vega
Trainer: James L. Lawrence II
Owner: Charles Blanford
Analysis: A six-year-old gelding, Crabs N Beer has experience in turf sprints and could be a strong closer.
6. Signator
Pedigree: Tapit – Pension
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Trainer: Claude R. McGaughey III
Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds, Woodford Racing LLC, Gainesway Stable, Phipps Stable, Langone, Ken, Hudson, Jr., Edward J., Hudson, Lynne, and Lane’s End Racing
Analysis: A five-year-old horse, Signator has performed well in past stakes races and could be a strong contender if he gets a favorable trip.
7. Degree of Risk
Pedigree: Cairo Prince – Wipe Out
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Trainer: Nolan Ramsey
Owner: Kenneth L. Ramsey
Analysis: A six-year-old gelding, Degree of Risk has shown promise in turf sprints and could challenge the favorites.
8. Mischievous Angel
Pedigree: Into Mischief – Sabrina’s Angel
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Jorge R. Abreu
Owner: Parkland Thoroughbreds
Analysis: A five-year-old gelding, Mischievous Angel enters the race with solid sprinting ability and could be a factor in the final stretch.
9. Hammer
Pedigree: Kantharos – Aurora’s Ride
Jockey: Marshall Mendez
Trainer: Kristy Gazzier
Owner: David Porto
Analysis: A four-year-old gelding, Hammer has performed well in past turf races and could be a strong contender.
10. Desvio
Pedigree: Yoshida (JPN) – Fitzrovia
Jockey: Forest Boyce
Trainer: Madison F. Meyers
Owner: Stonelea Stable LLC & Bonnie Rye Stable
Analysis: A four-year-old gelding, Desvio has the pedigree to handle the distance and could be a strong closer.
Race Outlook
The Henry S. Clark Stakes features a deep and competitive field, headlined by Fulmineo, Signator, and Degree of Risk. Fulmineo enters as a top contender, while Signator has proven consistency. Degree of Risk’s experience at Laurel Park makes him a strong challenger.
