The Longrun Thoroughbred After Care Stakes returns to Fort Erie Race Track in Ontario, Canada, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged three and up. This 5 ½-furlong dirt sprint offers a $30,000 purse, attracting some of the fastest sprinters in the region.
Race Details
- Event: Longrun Thoroughbred After Care Stakes
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Time: 3:31 PM ET
- Venue: Fort Erie Race Track, Ontario, Canada
- Surface: Dirt
- Distance: 5 ½ furlongs
- Purse: $30,000
- Weights: Three-year-olds, 120 lbs; Older horses, 124 lbs
- Field Limit: 12 starters
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. American Of Course (FL)
- Jockey: Dalila Rivera
- Trainer: Anthony Adamo
- Pedigree: Sired by Awesome of Course, out of Indy Standard (by Olmodavor)
- Career Record: 8-year-old mare
- Strengths: Experienced sprinter with proven track familiarity.
2. Classy Image (KY)
- Jockey: Christopher Husbands
- Trainer: Mark Fournier
- Pedigree: Sired by Hightail, out of Winning Image (by Southern Image)
- Career Record: 4-year-old filly
- Strengths: Tactical speed and consistent performances in stakes races.
3. Crafty Oaks (FL)
- Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson
- Trainer: Anthony Alderson
- Pedigree: Sired by The Big Beast, out of Thealkascraftygirl (by Majesticperfection)
- Career Record: 4-year-old filly
- Strengths: Last-start winner, securing a 4 ½-length victory at Fort Erie.
4. Nice Baby (FL)
- Jockey: Juan Crawford
- Trainer: Anthony Adamo
- Pedigree: Sired by The Big Beast, out of La Concerto (by Aptitude)
- Career Record: 5-year-old mare
- Strengths: Runner-up in her last race at Woodbine, proving her ability at sprint distances.
5. Trevess (FL)
- Jockey: Amanda Vandermeersch
- Trainer: John Simms
- Pedigree: Sired by Kantharos, out of East Lake Classic (by Orientate)
- Career Record: 8-year-old mare
- Strengths: Dominant sprinter, winning her last race at Fort Erie by 3 ¼ lengths.
6. Clarayouthebest (ON)
- Jockey: Pierre Mailhot
- Trainer: Cory Machesney
- Pedigree: Sired by Ami’s Holiday, out of Henry’s Collection (by Henrythenavigator)
- Career Record: 4-year-old filly
- Strengths: Speed-focused sprinter, capable of a strong finish.
7. Foolish Games (ON)
- Jockey: Juan Crawford
- Trainer: Anthony Adamo
- Pedigree: Sired by Reload, out of Jungle Jewel (by Horse Greeley)
- Career Record: 5-year-old mare
- Strengths: Last-start winner, securing a 3 ¼-length victory at Fort Erie.
8. Mountain Sound (ON)
- Jockey: Edgar Zenteno
- Trainer: John Simms
- Pedigree: Sired by Souper Speedy, out of Yolie (by Menifee)
- Career Record: 5-year-old mare
- Strengths: Consistent performer, finishing third in her last race at Fort Erie.
9. Frac Amour (ON)
- Jockey: Kirk Johnson
- Trainer: Julie Mathes
- Pedigree: Sired by Frac Daddy, out of Looks Like Rain (GB) (by Medicean (GB))
- Career Record: 4-year-old filly
- Strengths: Strong finisher, placing third in her last race at Fort Erie.
Race Analysis & Predictions
- Favorites: Trevess (5/2), Crafty Oaks (3/1), Foolish Games (4/1)
- Dark Horse: Nice Baby (6/1) – Strong tactical speed and ability to handle sprint distances.
- Prediction: Trevess wins, Crafty Oaks places, Foolish Games shows
Trevess’ dominant win record and recent form make her the top contender, while Crafty Oaks’ last-start victory and Foolish Games’ speed could lead to a strong finish.
