The King T. Leatherbury Stakes is set to take place on April 19, 2025, at Laurel Park, featuring a competitive field of three-year-olds and up. This 5 1/2-furlong turf sprint carries a $100,000 purse, attracting several accomplished sprinters.
Race Details
Race: King T. Leatherbury Stakes
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Laurel Park, Laurel, MD
Distance: 5 1/2 furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $100,000
Post Time: 3:27 PM ET
Field Overview
1. Fore Harp (7YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Weigelia – Katarica Disco
Jockey: Abner Adorno
Trainer: Robert E. Reid, Jr.
Owner: LC Racing LLC, James Bonner, & Robert E. Reid, Jr.
Analysis: A seasoned sprinter, Fore Harp has shown consistency in turf sprints and could be a strong contender.
2. Great Idea (7YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Great Notion – Calliope
Jockey: J.G. Torrealba
Trainer: Phillip Capuano
Owner: Louis J. Ulman & Walter Vieser, II
Analysis: Great Idea has performed well in past turf races and could be a factor late in the stretch.
3. Prince of Jericho (5YO Horse)
Pedigree: Munnings – Golden Review
Jockey: Sheldon Russell
Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
Owner: Michael Dubb & Morris Bailey
Analysis: A strong sprinter with graded stakes experience, Prince of Jericho is expected to be a major contender.
4. Witty (6YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Great Notion – Zeezee Zoomzoom
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Trainer: Elizabeth M. Merryman
Owner: Qatar Racing LLC, Marc Detampel, & Elizabeth M. Merryman
Analysis: Witty has shown promise in turf sprints and could challenge the favorites.
5. El Divino Nino (4YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Imagining – Carolina Tapper
Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
Trainer: Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon
Owner: J R Sanchez Racing Stable LLC
Analysis: A lightly raced gelding with potential, El Divino Nino will need to prove he can handle the competition at this level.
6. Whenigettoheaven (6YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Street Magician – Heaven Knows What
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Nolan Ramsey
Owner: Kenneth L. Ramsey
Analysis: Whenigettoheaven has performed well in past stakes races and could be a strong contender if he gets a favorable trip.
7. Maya Prince (6YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Astern (AUS) – Maya Princess
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
Owner: The Estate of R. Larry Johnson and R. D. M. Racing Stable
Analysis: Maya Prince has shown promise in turf sprints and could be a strong closer.
8. Swill (7YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Munnings – Walking Miracle
Jockey: Jean Gregor Briceno
Trainer: Hugh I. McMahon
Owner: Larry E. Rabold
Analysis: Swill enters the race with solid sprinting ability and could be a factor in the final stretch.
9. Had to Have Him (4YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Force the Pass – Success At Sunup
Jockey: Forest Boyce
Trainer: John E. Salzman, Sr.
Owner: Gracie Mae Stables & Great Lake Stable
Analysis: A lightly raced gelding with potential upside, Had to Have Him will need to step up against this tough field.
10. Determined Kingdom (6YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Animal Kingdom – Filia
Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
Owner: The Estate of R. Larry Johnson
Analysis: A strong closer, Determined Kingdom will look to make a late charge in the stretch.
11. Incinerator (4YO Colt)
Pedigree: Flameaway – Pieces of Speight
Jockey: Ismerio Villalobos
Trainer: Jose J. Magana
Owner: Pepe Stable & J L M Jacona Stable
Analysis: Incinerator has shown flashes of talent but will need a strong performance to contend with the top-tier horses in this race.
12. Tudox Opportunity (5YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Hoppertunity – Distinct Sparkle
Jockey: Jomar Torres
Trainer: Elisha Perez
Owner: Tudox Farm
Analysis: A turf specialist, Tudox Opportunity has the pedigree to excel at this distance.
13. Where’s Ray (5YO Gelding)
Pedigree: Mshawish – Edgehill Road
Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Trainer: Timothy E. Salzman
Owner: Megan Salzman
Analysis: Where’s Ray has performed well in past turf races and could be a strong contender.
Race Outlook
The King T. Leatherbury Stakes features a deep and competitive field, headlined by Prince of Jericho, Determined Kingdom, and Witty. Prince of Jericho enters as a top contender, while Determined Kingdom has proven consistency. Witty’s experience at Laurel Park makes him a strong challenger.
