Horse Race Preview: Knicks Go Overnight Stakes presented by L&N Federal Credit Union at Churchill Downs

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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.