Race Details
- Race: Josephine County Stakes (Race 4)
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 2:20 PM PT
- Distance: 5.5 furlongs
- Surface: Dirt
- Purse: $8,250 (includes OTBA and OHBPA bonuses)
- Eligibility: Oregon-bred 3YO & Up
Full Field Analysis
1. Secret Saga (OR)
- Jockey: J.A. Figueroa
- Trainer: L.D. Harshman
- Pedigree: Raised a Secret × Forty Something (by Slew’s Saga)
- Insight: Veteran gelding with tactical speed and local experience. Bred by Dr. & Mrs. Jack B. Root Jr., he’s well-suited to this sprint distance and could be dangerous from the rail.
2. Simonsito (OR)
- Jockey: H. Herrera
- Trainer: C.T. Daley
- Pedigree: Returning × Don’t Laugh At Me (by Mahogany Hall)
- Insight: 7YO gelding with a grinding style. Shares the same dam line as Caballerango. Bred by Jesse Jose Alvarez, he’ll need a fast pace to close into.
3. Pass the Crown (OR)
- Jockey: D. Ellis
- Trainer: L.D. Harshman
- Pedigree: Jake La Gold × Clemens Brook (by Petersburg)
- Insight: Lightly raced 4YO with upside. Bred by Lisa Baze, he’s shown flashes of talent and could improve with maturity. Watch for tote action.
4. General Thayer (OR)
- Jockey: J.E. Rodriguez
- Trainer: J.R. Harris
- Pedigree: Giacomo × Pata Blanca (by Modigliani)
- Insight: Classy 6YO with a strong closing kick. Bred by Pinot Noir Stables, he’s faced tougher in the past and could be a live longshot if the pace heats up.
5. Caballerango (OR)
- Jockey: V.P. Jensen
- Trainer: M. Boyle
- Pedigree: Returning × Don’t Laugh At Me (by Mahogany Hall)
- Insight: 10YO warhorse with over 50 career starts. Bred by Jesse Jose Alvarez, he’s a fan favorite with a grinding style. May be past his prime but still capable of hitting the board.
Expert Picks & Betting Tips
- Top Pick: Secret Saga – Rail draw, local experience, and strong pedigree make him the one to beat.
- Value Play: General Thayer – Proven class and late kick could surprise at a price.
- Exotics: Include Pass the Crown and Simonsito in trifectas and superfectas.
