Track: Gillespie County Fairground, Fredericksburg, TX
Date & Time: Sunday, August 10, 2025 – Race 11, Post Time: 5:10 PM CT
Distance: 5½ furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $25,000 (includes $10,000 from Horse Industry Escrow Account)
Eligibility: 3-year-olds and upward maidens as of time of entry
Conditions: Preference to horses with highest career earnings; $250 entry fee, $250 to start; $1,000 supplemental option
Field & Pedigree Snapshot
| Post | Horse | Age/Sex | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire × Dam, by Dam Sire) | |
| 1 | King of Country (NM) | 3/G | L.A.X. Morales | R.A. Beltran Moreno | Comfort × Beautys Rap, by Rapper S S | |
| 2 | Smarty’s Back (KY) | 8/H | L.L.L. Vivanco | T. Gavin | Smarty Jones × Easy Chair, by Tiznow | |
| 3 | Hot Route (KY) | 4/F | A. Ochoa | J.E. Garza | Audible × Ezpzylemonsqueezy, by Lemon Drop Kid | |
| 4 | Clarisit (TX) | 3/F | V.M. Urieta Jr. | J. Sauceda | Visionit × Clamorous Clarissa, by Valid Expectations | |
| 5 | Shesabitsnakey (OK) | 5/M | J.A. Ascencio | — | Da Stoops × Jersey Heist, by Jersey Town | |
| 6 | Cahills Redemption (TX) | 3/F | J.A. Hernandez | T.R. Hurley | Redeemed × Cahill Mac Cool, by Cahill Road | |
| 7 | Gus Cause (TX) | 3/G | E.T. Vera | J. Uriegas Jr. | Mshawish × Rosewhitenblue, by Olmodavor |
Contender Insights
King of Country
Pedigree: Comfort × Beautys Rap
Trainer: R.A. Beltran Moreno
Jockey: L.A.X. Morales
Notes: New Mexico-bred gelding with strong local connections; rail draw and solid works
Hot Route
Pedigree: Audible × Ezpzylemonsqueezy
Trainer: J.E. Garza
Jockey: A. Ochoa
Notes: Kentucky-bred filly with stamina pedigree; could improve second out
Clarisit
Pedigree: Visionit × Clamorous Clarissa
Trainer: J. Sauceda
Jockey: V.M. Urieta Jr.
Notes: Texas-bred filly with speed influence; sharp local works
Strategic Outlook
Pace Scenario: King of Country and Clarisit likely to show early speed; Hot Route and Cahills Redemption may stalk and finish strong.
Track Bias: Gillespie dirt sprints often favor inside speed and front-end aggression.
X-Factor: Smarty’s Back, despite age, has pedigree and experience that could surprise in maiden company.
How to Watch
Live: Gillespie County Fairground, Fredericksburg, TX
Streaming: Local simulcast partners or regional ADW platforms
