Race Details
Race: Lieutenant Governors’ Handicap (Race 6)
Track: Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver, BC
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) on dirt
Purse: $50,000 Guaranteed
Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Field Overview – Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Career Record | Pedigree |
| 1 | Space Ghostzapper | Brian Boodramsingh | Mel Snow | 7 | 2-0-3 (7 starts) | By Ghostzapper – out of Width |
| 2 | Bold Arch | Kerron Khelawan | John Morrison | 8 | 4-0-1 (8 starts) | By Archarcharch – out of Daylight Cat |
| 3 | Stormy Blue | Christopher Mamdeen | Barbara Heads | 7 | 2-2-2 (7 starts) | By Stormy Atlantic – out of Bluegrass Belle |
| 4 | Big Union | Scott Williams | Nicole Rycroft | 6 | 1-1-1 (6 starts) | By Union Rags – out of Big Promise |
| 5 | Bakken Overdrive | Silvino Morales | Cindy Krasner | 6 | 2-2-2 (6 starts) | By Bakken – out of Overdrive |
| 6 | At Attention | Antonio Reyes | Barbara Heads | 7 | 2-2-0 (7 starts) | By Shanghai Bobby – out of Ready Attention |
| 7 | Soaringforthesun | Kimal Santo | Edgar Mendoza | 6 | 3-2-0 (6 starts) | By Sungold – out of Random Highs |
| 8 | Sunbird | Amadeo Perez | Terry Jordan | 7 | 2-3-0 (7 starts) | By Sungold – out of Solar Bird |
| 9 | Settecento | Learie Seecharan | Dave Milburn | 6 | 5-3-1 (21 starts) | By Gio Ponti – out of Mille |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Stormy Blue (Post 3)
Trainer: Barbara Heads Jockey: Christopher Mamdeen
Pedigree Insight: By Stormy Atlantic, known for producing versatile turf/dirt runners.
Edge: Ultra-consistent with 6 top-three finishes in 7 starts. Tactical speed and strong closing kick make him a top contender.
Bold Arch (Post 2)
Trainer: John Morrison Jockey: Kerron Khelawan
Pedigree Insight: By Archarcharch, a sire with stamina and late-running influence.
Edge: Comes in off a win and has a 50% win rate. Dangerous if pace collapses.
Soaringforthesun (Post 7)
Trainer: Edgar Mendoza Jockey: Kimal Santo
Pedigree Insight: By Sungold, a local BC sire known for precocious speed.
Edge: 3 wins in 6 starts and a 50% win rate. Could be the pace-setter and steal it on the front end.
At Attention (Post 6)
Trainer: Barbara Heads Jockey: Antonio Reyes
Pedigree Insight: By Shanghai Bobby, a champion 2YO with speed influence.
Edge: Recent win and solid connections. Faces tougher here but has upside.
Sunbird (Post 8)
Trainer: Terry Jordan Jockey: Amadeo Perez
Pedigree Insight: By Sungold, same as Soaringforthesun.
Edge: 5 top-two finishes in 7 starts. Could be flying late if pace is hot.
Betting Tips & Predictions
Top Pick: Stormy Blue – Consistency, class, and a strong closing style.
Value Play: Bold Arch – Peaking at the right time and bred to stretch out.
Exotic Threat: Soaringforthesun – Speed threat with potential to wire the field.
Suggested Wagers:
Win: #3 Stormy Blue
Exacta Box: 2-3-7
Trifecta: 3-2-7
