Horse Race Preview: Native Dancer Stakes at Laurel Park

By
Agate Editor
-
0
137

The Native Dancer Stakes at Laurel Park is set to be an exciting race, featuring a competitive field of seasoned horses.

Race Details

  • Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
  • Distance: 1 1/8 miles on dirt
  • Purse: $100,000
  • Eligibility: Three-year-olds and upward

The Contenders

  1. Curlin’s Malibu
    • Trainer: William Earl Atkins
    • Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
    • Pedigree: Sired by Curlin out of Tonasah
    • Overview: A six-year-old gelding with a strong pedigree, Curlin’s Malibu is trained by William Earl Atkins. With Tais Lyapustina aboard, this horse brings experience and resilience to the race.
  2. Armando R
    • Trainer: Damon R. Dilodovico
    • Jockey: Jevian Toledo
    • Pedigree: Sired by Blame out of Alpaca Fina
    • Overview: At nine years old, Armando R is the veteran of the group. Trained by Damon R. Dilodovico and ridden by Jevian Toledo, this gelding has multiple stakes wins under his belt.
  3. Feeling Woozy
    • Trainer: Hamilton A. Smith
    • Jockey: J.G. Torrealba
    • Pedigree: Sired by Irish War Cry out of Stormy Love Affair
    • Overview: A five-year-old gelding with a competitive pedigree, Feeling Woozy is trained by Hamilton A. Smith. J.G. Torrealba will aim to guide him to a strong finish.
  4. Speedyness
    • Trainer: Jamie Ness
    • Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
    • Pedigree: Sired by Great Notion out of Hartigan
    • Overview: This four-year-old gelding has been in excellent form, with a recent win in the John B. Campbell Stakes. Jamie Ness’s training and Jaime Rodriguez’s riding make him a top contender.
  5. Film Star
    • Trainer: Linda Rice
    • Jockey: Jose Lezcano
    • Pedigree: Sired by Flatter out of Rebelle
    • Overview: A six-year-old horse with a strong track record, Film Star is trained by Linda Rice. Jose Lezcano will look to capitalize on his experience and tactical speed.
  6. Cataleya Strike
    • Trainer: Rudy Sanchez-Salomon
    • Jockey: Jevian Toledo
    • Pedigree: Sired by Catalina Cruiser out of Eiffel Tower
    • Overview: A four-year-old gelding with a recent allowance win, Cataleya Strike is trained by Rudy Sanchez-Salomon. Jevian Toledo will aim to guide him to another strong performance.