The Kendrick Inaugural Stakes at Sunray Park is set for April 19, 2025, featuring a competitive field of three-year-olds and up racing 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt for a $75,000 purse. This sprint stakes event has drawn a mix of seasoned sprinters and emerging contenders, making for an exciting showdown.
Race Details
- Date: April 19, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM MT
- Location: Sunray Park, Farmington, NM
- Distance: 6 1/2 furlongs (Dirt)
- Grade: Unlisted Stakes
- Purse: $75,000
- Field Size: 8
Field Breakdown
1. Alotaluck (CA) – 30-1
- Jockey: Jose L. Torres
- Trainer: Ty J. Garrett
- Pedigree: Sir Prancealot (IRE) – Colinda Dawn
- Overview: A four-year-old gelding with consistency in sprint races, but faces a tough challenge against stronger competition.
2. Aztec Sun (KY) – 12-1
- Jockey: Felipe Valdez
- Trainer: Andres Gonzalez
- Pedigree: California Chrome – Annis
- Overview: A six-year-old gelding with a solid pedigree for distance racing. Could be a factor late in the stretch.
3. Sawasdee (CA) – 15-1
- Jockey: Harry Hernandez
- Trainer: Isaiah Ortiz
- Pedigree: Desert Code – Scary Fast
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding with sprint experience. Needs a strong trip to contend.
4. Coastal Jazz (WA) – 5-2 (Favorite)
- Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
- Trainer: Justin R. Evans
- Pedigree: Coast Guard – Jasmine’s Melody
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding with proven stakes success. Comes in off a strong performance and is the likely favorite.
5. Dean’s List (KY) – 6-1
- Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
- Trainer: Dick Cappellucci
- Pedigree: Speightstown – Mildly Offensive
- Overview: A six-year-old horse with solid sprinting ability. Could be a factor in the final stretch.
6. Ruggs (FL) – 4-1
- Jockey: Enrique Portillo Gomez
- Trainer: Raymond G. Valerio
- Pedigree: Gun Runner – Brazen Persuasion
- Overview: A six-year-old gelding with strong closing ability. Could challenge the favorite late.
7. Bender (KY) – 8-1
- Jockey: Francisco Amparan
- Trainer: Martin Valdez-Cabral Jr.
- Pedigree: Curlin – Bend
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding with sprint experience. Needs a strong trip to contend.
8. Joe Don Looney (CA) – 10-1
- Jockey: Irwin J. Rosendo
- Trainer: Justin R. Evans
- Pedigree: Boisterous – Carrie Rose
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding with strong credentials. Could be a factor in the final stretch.
Race Analysis & Prediction
- Pace Scenario: Expect Coastal Jazz and Ruggs to set the early pace, with Dean’s List and Bender tracking closely. Aztec Sun and Joe Don Looney may sit mid-pack, while Alotaluck and Sawasdee will likely trail early.
- Key Matchup: The battle between Coastal Jazz and Ruggs will be crucial. If Ruggs can close effectively, he could challenge the favorite.
- Prediction: Coastal Jazz has the experience and consistency to secure another stakes victory, but Ruggs could challenge late. Dean’s List remains a wildcard with his sprinting ability.
