The Knicks Go Overnight Stakes, presented by L&N Federal Credit Union, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs. This one-mile dirt race features a competitive field of 14 horses, each vying for victory in this $200,000 stakes event.
Race Details
- Track: Churchill Downs
- Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
- Purse: $200,000
- Age Eligibility: 4-year-olds & up
- Post Time: 12:38 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Ashcroft (USA) – Munnings x Sky Willow
- Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
- Jockey: Nik Juarez
- Owner: Debra Barkley
- Age: 5YO Horse
- Recent Form: Finished 5th in last race, showing mid-pack speed.
2. Osbourne (USA) – Tapiture x Planet Rock
- Trainer: Ron Moquett
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Owner: Southern Springs Stables
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Placed 3rd in last race, showing strong pace.
3. Accretive (USA) – Practical Joke x Mallory Street
- Trainer: Joe Sharp
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Owner: Carl R. Moore Management
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Won last race, proving his ability at this distance.
4. Castle Chaos (USA) – Palace Malice x Queen Victoria
- Trainer: Robert N. Falcone Jr.
- Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
- Owner: Sanford J. Goldfarb & Nice Guys Stables
- Age: 7YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 2nd in last race, showing late acceleration.
5. Keen Cat (USA) – Keen Ice x Calico
- Trainer: Randy Morse
- Jockey: Luan Machado
- Owner: Dale J. Hopkins
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Placed 2nd in last race, narrowly missing victory.
6. Kupuna (USA) – Hard Spun x Hanalei Hailey
- Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
- Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr.
- Owner: Wayne R. Sanders & Larry Hirsch
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 2nd in last race, showing strong stamina.
7. Best Actor (USA) – Flatter x Abraqat
- Trainer: Ed Moger Jr.
- Jockey: Martin Garcia
- Owner: Steve Moger
- Age: 6YO Horse
- Recent Form: Finished 9th in last race, struggling with pace.
8. Chiron (USA) – Protonico x Deeds Not Words
- Trainer: Richard Estvanko
- Jockey: Sophie Doyle
- Owner: Bennie E. Isaacs & Lisa G. Williams
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 10th in last race, fading late.
9. Liberal Arts (USA) – Arrogate x Ismene
- Trainer: Brad H. Cox
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Owner: Stephen Ferraro & Evan Ferraro
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Finished 3rd in last race, showing strong closing speed.
10. Implementation (USA) – Constitution x Elegant by Nature (IRE)
- Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph Jr.
- Jockey: Manuel Franco
- Owner: Kenneth L. Ramsey
- Age: 6YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Won last race, proving his ability at this level.
11. Inveigled (USA) – Enticed x Kitty Quality
- Trainer: Jane Cibelli
- Jockey: Ben Curtis
- Owner: Mark B. Grier
- Age: 4YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 2nd in last race, showing strong pace.
12. Patriot Spirit (USA) – Constitution x Mistical Plan
- Trainer: Michael B. Campbell
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Owner: Mellon Patch Inc.
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Finished 4th in last race, showing mid-pack speed.
13. New King (USA) – Into Mischief x Hollywood Royal
- Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Owner: SF Racing LLC & Starlight Racing
- Age: 4YO Colt
- Recent Form: Finished 2nd in last race, proving consistency.
14. Quality Chic (USA) – Quality Road x Chica Boom Chic
- Trainer: Jason Cook
- Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
- Owner: 2500 Determined Stud
- Age: 5YO Gelding
- Recent Form: Finished 9th in last race, struggling with pace.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Implementation (4/1 odds) – Recent winner, proving his ability at this level.
- Accretive (5/1 odds) – Strong finisher, coming off a victory.
- Liberal Arts (6/1 odds) – Consistent performer, showing late speed.
- Kupuna (7/1 odds) – Strong stamina, placed second in last outing.
Dark Horses:
- New King (8/1 odds) – Consistent performer, could surprise.
- Patriot Spirit (9/1 odds) – Has potential but needs a breakout performance.
