The Hickory Tree Stakes, a $100,000 sprint for 2-year-old colts and geldings, is set to ignite Race 4 at Colonial Downs on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Run over 5½ furlongs on dirt, this stakes event is a proving ground for precocious juveniles bred for speed and trained for early success.
Race Details
Race: Hickory Tree Stakes (Race 4)
Track: Colonial Downs, New Kent, VA
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Post Time: 6:00 PM ET
Distance: 5½ furlongs (dirt)
Purse: $100,000
Conditions: Colts & Geldings, 2-year-olds
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Dam (Dam Sire) | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Trendsetter | Ben Curtis | Ben Colebrook | Modernist | Suyapa (Astrology) | 8/5 (Favorite) |
| 2 | Power Grid | Xavier Perez | John J. Robb | City of Light | Appealing Audrey (Malibu Moon) | 5/1 |
| 3 | G Q Worthy | Daniel Centeno | John J. Robb | Beau Liam | Katara (Pulpit) | 9/2 |
| 4 | Coco No Loco | Weston Hamilton | Gerard Galligan | Global Campaign | Classy Coco (Not For Love) | 20/1 |
| 5 | This Is The Life | Carlos Lopez | Michael E. Jones Jr. | Uncle Lino | Queen’s Fate (Artie Schiller) | 30/1 |
| 6 | Cool Customer | Antonio Gallardo | Michael Stidham | Frosted | Robillard (Distorted Humor) | 5/2 |
| 7 | State Conceal | Gavin Ashton | Carlos Munoz | Silver State | Calypsa (Speightstown) | 5/1 |
Top Contenders Breakdown
Trendsetter (ML: 8/5)
Trainer: Ben Colebrook
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Pedigree: By Modernist, out of Suyapa (Astrology)
Form: Won debut impressively at Colonial Downs, defeating several of today’s rivals
Edge: Tactical speed, proven over track and trip, strong connections
Cool Customer (ML: 5/2)
Trainer: Michael Stidham
Jockey: Antonio Gallardo
Pedigree: By Frosted, out of Robillard (Distorted Humor)
Form: Solid third behind Trendsetter in debut; adds blinkers for focus
Edge: Blinkers on, potential for improvement, high cruising speed
G Q Worthy (ML: 9/2)
Trainer: John J. Robb
Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Pedigree: By Beau Liam, out of Katara (Pulpit)
Form: Consistent runner, placed behind Trendsetter and Cool Customer
Edge: Game competitor, could benefit from pace pressure up front
Pedigree Insights
Modernist: A son of Uncle Mo, known for producing early-developing juveniles with stamina and class.
Frosted: Sire of Cool Customer; offspring often improve with experience and show versatility.
City of Light & Beau Liam: Represent elite speed influences, ideal for sprint distances.
Silver State: Sire of State Conceal; adds a touch of stamina and late kick potential.
Final Thoughts
The Hickory Tree Stakes is shaping up as a rematch between Trendsetter, Cool Customer, and G Q Worthy, all of whom clashed in a maiden sprint earlier this meet. With blinkers added to Cool Customer and Trendsetter’s proven class, the race promises a tactical showdown. Power Grid and State Conceal add intrigue with strong pedigrees and upside potential.
