Race Details
Race Name: Randolph D. Rouse Memorial Handicap
Track: Colonial Downs, New Kent, Virginia
Date: Thursday, August 7, 2025
Post Time: 3:55 PM ET
Surface: Turf
Distance: 2 miles, 2 furlongs
Class: Stakes Handicap
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 4YO+
Purse: $130,000
Full Field Analysis
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree Origin | Career Record | Win % | Prize Earnings |
| Bold Look (1) | Stephen Mulqueen | Barry Foley | USA | 21: 1-2-5 | 5% | $2,770 |
| Kicking Myself (2) | Sean McDermott | Sean McDermott | IRE | 4: 1-1-1 | 25% | $5,317 |
| Madaket’s Arrow (3) | Bernard Dalton | Kate Dalton | USA | 13: 1-2-2 | 8% | $7,617 |
| New Appointment (4) | Virginia Korrell | Thomas Garner | IRE | 10: 1-1-1 | 10% | $5,157 |
| Love Saga (5) | Dan Nevin | Sean McDermott | USA | 10: 0-0-0 | 0% | $1,082 |
| Anador (6) | Gerard Galligan | Todd McKenna | FRA | 27: 3-8-2 | 11% | $5,408 |
| Avakate (7) | Graham Watters | Neil R. Morris | IRL | 9: 3-1-1 | 33% | $12,305 |
| Love Foreverafter (8) | Jamie Bargary | Neil R. Morris | USA | 12: 5-1-2 | 42% | $12,318 |
Top Contenders to Watch
Love Foreverafter (USA)
Trainer: Neil R. Morris
Jockey: Jamie Bargary
Form: 7/273-71
Pedigree: American-bred turf specialist
Strengths: Highest win percentage (42%), proven stamina, recent win
Avakate (IRL)
Trainer: Neil R. Morris
Jockey: Graham Watters
Form: 1
Pedigree: Irish-bred mare with strong turf lineage
Strengths: Recent win, consistent top-three finishes, versatile pace
Anador (FRA)
Trainer: Todd McKenna
Jockey: Gerard Galligan
Form: 912257-
Pedigree: French-bred mare with staying power
Strengths: Most experienced in the field, strong place percentage (48%)
Betting Forecast & Odds
| Horse | Morning Line Odds |
| Love Foreverafter | 7/2 |
| Avakate | 4/1 |
| Anador | 9/2 |
| Madaket’s Arrow | 9/2 |
| New Appointment | 5/1 |
| Love Saga | 6/1 |
| Kicking Myself | 8/1 |
| Bold Look | 15/1 |
Race Strategy & Prediction
Expect a tactical race with a slow early pace and a strong closing kick from the top contenders. Love Foreverafter and Avakate are likely to settle mid-pack and make their move in the final half-mile. Anador could be a value play with her experience and stamina over longer distances.
Predicted Finish:
Love Foreverafter
Avakate
Anador








