Race: John Henry Stakes
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Turf)
Purse: $60,000
Eligibility: 3-year-olds and up
Surface: Turf
Post Time: 8:36 PM CT
Race Number: 9
Field Overview & Entries
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | M/L Odds |
| 1 | Funnyflame | Jansen Melancon | Shane Wilson | Flameaway – Funny Proposition (Medaglia d’Oro) | 20/1 |
| 2 | Sonya Knows Better | Casey Fusilier | Samuel Breaux | Real Solution – I Know Better (Officer) | 20/1 |
| 3 | Allnight Moonlight | Colby J. Hernandez | Samuel Breaux | Ransom the Moon – Gingertini (Bernardini) | 3/1 |
| 4 | Tdzshininluckystar | Juan P. Vargas | Nason Eschete | Star Guitar – Tdz Mandycorrienda (Half Ours) | 15/1 |
| 5 | Brite Outlook | Jose Luis Rodriguez | Benard Chatters | Anchor Down – Betty Brite (Medaglia d’Oro) | 20/1 |
| 6 | Mr McGregor | Chris R. Rosier | Juan Munoz Cano | Into Mischief – Sweet Bliss (Street Cry) | 8/1 |
| 7 | Uncle Jake | Alexis X. Batista | Jose M. Camejo | Uncle Mo – Tasha’s Miracle (Harlan’s Holiday) | 15/1 |
| 8 | Z Z’s Prince | Warren Ebow III | Whitney J. Zeringue Jr. | Cairo Prince – Pearl Keys (Bernardini) | 15/1 |
| 9 | Point Proven | Timothy Thornton | David Terre | Gun Runner – Secret Jewel (Bernardini) | 6/1 |
| 10 | Duke of Carthania | Julio Ramirez Jr. | Yovani Munoz | Constitution – Shot Gun Pennie (Speightstown) | 12/1 |
| 11 | Global Sensation | Joel Dominguez | Juan Munoz Cano | Into Mischief – Carnival Court (Street Cry) | 9/2 |
| 12 | Seismic Spirit (IRE) | Elio J. Barrera | Jonathan Wong | Belardo (IRE) – Tough Spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit) | 7/2 |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Seismic Spirit (IRE)
Trainer: Jonathan Wong
Jockey: Elio J. Barrera
Pedigree: Belardo (IRE) × Tough Spirit (IRE) (Invincible Spirit)
Form: European-bred gelding with strong late kick; 2nd in last two turf stakes
Outlook: Classy closer with international pedigree; top contender if pace is honest.
Allnight Moonlight
Trainer: Samuel Breaux
Jockey: Colby J. Hernandez
Pedigree: Ransom the Moon × Gingertini (Bernardini)
Form: Stakes winner at Fair Grounds; sharp recent works
Outlook: Tactical speed and proven form make him a major threat.
Global Sensation
Trainer: Juan Munoz Cano
Jockey: Joel Dominguez
Pedigree: Into Mischief × Carnival Court (Street Cry)
Form: Multiple allowance wins; consistent turf performer
Outlook: Dangerous with a stalking trip; Into Mischief turf runners are elite.
Point Proven
Trainer: David Terre
Jockey: Timothy Thornton
Pedigree: Gun Runner × Secret Jewel (Bernardini)
Form: Improving 5YO with strong late pace figures
Outlook: Live longshot with upside; Gun Runner progeny thrive on turf.
Pedigree Spotlight
Seismic Spirit (IRE): By Belardo, a G1-winning miler; dam by Invincible Spirit—classic European turf bloodlines.
Global Sensation: Into Mischief × Street Cry mare—elite dirt/turf versatility.
Allnight Moonlight: Ransom the Moon (by Malibu Moon) brings speed; dam adds stamina.
Point Proven: Gun Runner × Bernardini—powerful blend of class and stamina.
Top Pick: Seismic Spirit (IRE) – Proven turf closer with European class and a strong late turn of foot.
Value Play: Point Proven – Gun Runner gelding with improving form and a sneaky-good turf pedigree.
Exacta Box: Seismic Spirit / Allnight Moonlight / Global Sensation
Longshot to Watch: Mr McGregor – Into Mischief gelding with back-class and a trainer who wins with price horses.
