Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Location: Del Mar, California
Grade: G1
Distance: 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $400,000
Breeders’ Cup “Win & You’re In” Sprint Qualifier
Race Overview
The 2025 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar features a competitive field of nine elite sprinters, each vying for a spot in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. With speed figures soaring and pedigrees stacked with sprinting royalty, this six-furlong dash promises fireworks from gate to wire.
Contenders Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Crazy Mason | Christopher Elliott | Gregg Sacco | Coal Front – Izshelegal | 6/1 |
| 2 | Dr. Venkman | Antonio Fresu | Mark Glatt | Ghostzapper – Theory of Change | 4/1 |
| 3 | Hejazi | Juan J. Hernandez | Bob Baffert | Bernardini – G Note | 7/2 |
| 4 | Smooth Cruisein | Kyle Frey | Karen Headley | Girvin – Smooth Cookie | 20/1 |
| 5 | World Record | Flavien Prat | Rodolphe Brisset | Gun Runner – Marwa (GB) | 3/1 |
| 6 | Roll On Big Joe | Julien Leparoux | Robert B. Hess Jr. | Prospective – Nina’s Gift | 6/1 |
| 7 | Mbagnick | Armando Ayuso | John W. Sadler | Practical Joke – Belcunda (CHI) | 5/1 |
| 8 | Spirit of Makena | Abel Cedillo | George Papaprodromou | Ghostzapper – Win for M’lou | 20/1 |
| 9 | Lovesick Blues | Geovanni Franco | Librado Barocio | Grazen – Queenofhercastle | 20/1 |
Top Speed Figures & Form Cycle Insights
World Record: Blistering 1:07.84 for 6F in May; 111 Equibase Speed Figure.
Roll On Big Joe: Career-best 121 figure at Churchill; winner of G3 Kelly’s Landing.
Crazy Mason: Late closer with a 111 figure in the True North Stakes; Carter Stakes winner.
Dr. Venkman: 3-for-4 at Del Mar; consistent 90+ figures; excels locally.
Hejazi: Grade 1-placed; second off layoff; elite pedigree and tactical speed.
Tactical Race Analysis
Pace Scenario: Expect a blistering early tempo with World Record, Hejazi, and Roll On Big Joe vying for the lead.
Stalkers: Dr. Venkman and Mbagnick could benefit from a pace meltdown.
Closers: Crazy Mason and Lovesick Blues will look to capitalize late if the front-runners falter.
Pedigree Power & Breeding Insights
Gun Runner (World Record): Known for producing high-speed, durable sprinters.
Bernardini (Hejazi): Classic stamina influence, but Hejazi shows sharp sprinting ability.
Ghostzapper (Dr. Venkman & Spirit of Makena): Dual representation; elite speed and versatility.
Coal Front (Crazy Mason): Emerging sire with strong sprinting lineage.
Best Bet: World Record – Fresh, fast, and paired with top jockey Flavien Prat.
Value Play: Crazy Mason – Late kick and strong recent workouts.
Exacta Box: World Record / Roll On Big Joe / Crazy Mason
Predicted Finish:
World Record
Roll On Big Joe
Crazy Mason
Watch & Wager
Catch the race live on FanDuel TV or stream via Del Mar’s official site. Betting markets available on major sportsbooks with enhanced odds for Bing Crosby Stakes 2025.
