The Longrun Thoroughbred Retirement Stakes returns to Fort Erie Race Track in Ontario, Canada, featuring a competitive field of 3-year-olds and up. This 5-furlong, 110-yard dirt sprint offers a $30,000 purse, attracting some of the fastest sprinters in the region.
Race Details
- Event: Longrun Thoroughbred Retirement Stakes
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Time: 7:35 PM ET
- Venue: Fort Erie Race Track, Ontario, Canada
- Surface: Dirt
- Distance: 5 furlongs, 110 yards
- Purse: $30,000
- Field: 7 runners
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Bella Future (USA)
- Jockey: Amanda Vandermeersch
- Trainer: John Simms
- Pedigree: Sired by Treasure Beach (GB), out of Belladini (by Bandini)
- Career Record: 7-year-old gelding
- Strengths: Proven sprinter, finishing second in his last race at Woodbine.
2. Sea To Air (USA)
- Jockey: Ismael Mosqueira
- Trainer: Jeff Voyce
- Pedigree: Sired by Air Force Blue, out of Harbour Vixen (by Rockport Harbor)
- Career Record: 6-year-old gelding
- Strengths: Consistent performer, with three wins in his last six starts.
3. Shakoo Makoo (USA)
- Jockey: Jeffrey Alderson
- Trainer: Anthony Alderson
- Pedigree: Sired by Reload, out of Birsay (by Bold Executive)
- Career Record: 7-year-old gelding
- Strengths: Speed-focused sprinter, finishing second in his last race at Woodbine.
4. Nameofthegame (USA)
- Jockey: Kirk Johnson
- Trainer: George Newland
- Pedigree: Sired by St Patrick’s Day, out of Adeste (by Montbrook)
- Career Record: 4-year-old gelding
- Strengths: Last-start winner, securing a three-length victory at Fort Erie.
5. Victory March (USA)
- Jockey: Edgar Zenteno
- Trainer: John Simms
- Pedigree: Sired by Maclean’s Music, out of Victory On Tap (by Pleasant Tap)
- Career Record: 7-year-old gelding
- Strengths: Dominant sprinter, winning his last race at Fort Erie by 3 ¾ lengths.
6. Diomedes (USA)
- Jockey: Christopher Husbands
- Trainer: Kevin Buttigieg
- Pedigree: Sired by Munnings, out of Travieza (by Into Mischief)
- Career Record: 4-year-old gelding
- Strengths: Strong finisher, placing third in his last race at Woodbine.
7. Garofoli (USA)
- Jockey: Juan Crawford
- Trainer: Anthony Adamo
- Pedigree: Sired by Souper Speedy, out of Sky Mother Earth (by Sky Conqueror)
- Career Record: 4-year-old gelding
- Strengths: Consistent performer, finishing third in his last race at Woodbine.
Race Analysis & Predictions
- Favorites: Victory March (4/5), Nameofthegame (9/4), Bella Future (8/1)
- Dark Horse: Sea To Air (15/2) – Strong tactical speed and ability to handle longer distances.
- Prediction: Victory March wins, Nameofthegame places, Bella Future shows
Victory March’s dominant win record and recent form make him the top contender, while Nameofthegame’s last-start victory and Bella Future’s speed could lead to a strong finish.
