Race Type: Restricted Stakes (WV-breds)
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 7 furlongs
Eligibility: WV-bred 3-Year-Olds & Up
Purse: $75,000
Post Time: 11:25 PM ET
Field Size: 10 starters + 2 AEs
Full Field Breakdown with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| PP | Horse | Age/Sex | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Odds |
| 1 | Runaldo | 5/G | A. Bocachica | Jeff C. Runco | Creative Cause × Boozin’ Susan | 9/2 |
| 2 | Espresso | 5/G | V. Rodriguez | Keith A. Brown | Juba × Up Close | 20/1 |
| 3 | Muad’dib | 8/G | D. V. Araujo | Jeff C. Runco | Fiber Sonde × Holy Pow Wow | 10/1 |
| 4 | Xcellent Start | 5/G | F. Peltroche | Wade S. Sanderson | Upstart × Conquest Ms Curlin | 12/1 |
| 5 | Pascaline | 3/C | I. Ortiz Jr. | Arnaud Delacour | Upstart × Tres Chic | 5/2 |
| 6 | Juba’s Hat Trick | 5/G | A. Lopez | Ronald G. Sigler | Juba × Tricky Windsor | 15/1 |
| 7 | Social Chic | 7/G | A. Cruz | Jeff C. Runco | Upstart × Tres Chic | 5/1 |
| 8 | Judgement Day | 4/G | L. C. Reynolds | Timothy C. Grams | Divining Rod × Bench Ruling | 15/1 |
| 9 | Teachintherelease | 5/G | C. E. Lopez | Stephen Murdock | Windsor Castle × Romantic Cork | 3/1 |
| 10 | Catch the Humor | 4/G | R. Latchman | Cynthia E. McKee | Girvin × Source of Humor | 15/1 |
| AE | No Change | 7/G | M. Mendez | Cynthia E. McKee | Fiber Sonde × Looks Like Trouble | 7/2 |
| AE | Late in the Game | 6/G | G. Larrosa | Ronald G. Sigler | Denis of Cork × Charitable Carly | 30/1 |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Pascaline (PP5)
Trainer: Arnaud Delacour
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Pedigree: Upstart × Tres Chic
Key Notes:
Lightly raced 3-year-old with explosive speed
Ortiz Jr. ships in for this mount—major signal
Upstart progeny thrive at 7 furlongs
Faces older horses but has class and upside
Teachintherelease (PP9)
Trainer: Stephen Murdock
Jockey: Carlos E. Lopez
Pedigree: Windsor Castle × Romantic Cork
Key Notes:
Consistent stakes performer with tactical speed
Windsor Castle line excels in WV-bred sprints
Draws outside for stalking trip
Could capitalize if Pascaline falters
Runaldo (PP1)
Trainer: Jeff C. Runco
Jockey: Arnaldo Bocachica
Pedigree: Creative Cause × Boozin’ Susan
Key Notes:
Rail draw suits his early foot
Bocachica is Charles Town’s top stakes rider
Runco barn is loaded with contenders in this race
Dangerous if he clears early
Muad’dib (PP3)
Trainer: Jeff C. Runco
Jockey: Denis Vicente Araujo
Pedigree: Fiber Sonde × Holy Pow Wow
Key Notes:
Veteran stakes winner with deep local roots
Fiber Sonde pedigree is gold at Charles Town
May need pace to run into but has back class
Social Chic (PP7)
Trainer: Jeff C. Runco
Jockey: Angel Cruz
Pedigree: Upstart × Tres Chic
Key Notes:
Full brother to Pascaline
Older and more experienced
Could be a sleeper if pace gets hot
Betting Strategy
Top Pick: Pascaline — class edge, elite connections, and pedigree upside
Value Play: Muad’dib — proven stakes horse with local affinity
Exacta Box: 5–3–9
The Frank Gall Memorial Stakes is a high-octane sprint featuring pedigrees like Upstart, Fiber Sonde, Juba, and Windsor Castle—all proven lines in West Virginia-bred competition. Pascaline brings national class to the local scene, while Muad’dib and Teachintherelease offer veteran grit and tactical versatility. Expect a fast pace, tight turns, and a thrilling finish under the lights.
