The It’s Only Money Stakes returns to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, featuring top West Virginia-bred sprinters in a 4 1/2-furlong dirt dash. With a $75,000 purse, this stakes race is a high-speed battle showcasing elite regional contenders, experienced jockeys, and proven pedigrees.
Race Details
Event: It’s Only Money Stakes
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 10:02 PM ET
Venue: Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, Charles Town, WV
Surface: Dirt (4 1/2 furlongs)
Purse: $75,000
TV Broadcast: TVG, Fox Sports, NYRA Bets
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Jefferson Native (Trainer: Linda Dollinger-Stehr | Jockey: Javier Rivera)
Pedigree: Officer Rocket (GB) – Absolutelygorgeous (Bop (USA))
Career Record: 26-6-3-2
Recent Performance: Seventh in Allowance Optional Claiming at Charles Town
Strengths: Proven track experience with six wins at Charles Town
Concerns: Struggled in last two starts, needs a rebound effort
2. Little Roo Roo (Trainer: Michael Jones | Jockey: Luis Batista)
Pedigree: Limehouse – Pepper Bay (Bop (USA))
Career Record: 5-1-4-3
Recent Performance: Fourth in Allowance at Charles Town
Strengths: Consistent finisher with tactical speed
Concerns: Needs a strong break from the gate
3. Youthinkthatsfunny (Trainer: Anthony Farrior | Jockey: Angel Cruz)
Pedigree: Fiber Sonde – Humored (Distorted Humor)
Career Record: 7-3-5-1
Recent Performance: Third in Allowance at Charles Town
Strengths: Speedy front-runner with dirt adaptability
Concerns: Adjusting to shorter sprint distance
4. Time To Rock (Trainer: Stacey Viands | Jockey: Juan Nunez)
Pedigree: Uncle Lino – Animation (Tale of the Cat)
Career Record: 6-1-6-7
Recent Performance: Second in Allowance at Charles Town
Strengths: Strong pedigree for sprint racing
Concerns: Limited experience at 4 1/2 furlongs
5. Duncan Idaho (Trainer: Jeff Runco | Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica)
Pedigree: Fiber Sonde – Holy Pow Wow (Indian Charlie)
Career Record: 5-1-2-1
Recent Performance: Winner of Allowance at Charles Town
Strengths: Powerful stride and late acceleration
Concerns: Struggles with early speed
6. Hopping Henry (Trainer: Ronney Brown | Jockey: Denis Araujo)
Pedigree: Juba – Phone Jazz (Phone Trick)
Career Record: 7-3-2-4
Recent Performance: Second in Allowance at Charles Town
Strengths: Veteran experience and tactical positioning
Concerns: Age factor against younger competition
7. Thewitchisgone (Trainer: John Carlisle | Jockey: Sunday Diaz Jr.)
Pedigree: Windsor Castle – Candy Man’s Girl (Candy Ride)
Career Record: 6-5-1-2
Recent Performance: Winner of Allowance at Charles Town
Strengths: Speedy front-runner with dirt adaptability
Concerns: Adjusting to stakes-level competition
8. Honeyquist (Trainer: Anthony Farrior | Jockey: Marshall Mendez)
Pedigree: Nyquist – Honey Chile (Invisible Ink)
Career Record: 5-1-9-1
Recent Performance: Fifth in Stakes at Pimlico
Strengths: Proven sprint ability with strong pedigree
Concerns: Needs a rebound effort after last race
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
Pace Projection: Fast early fractions expected due to multiple speed horses.
Key Matchups: Duncan Idaho vs. Thewitchisgone in the stretch battle.
Dark Horse: Hopping Henry could surprise with a late surge.
