Track: Colonial Downs
Race: Race 4 – Jamestown Stakes
Distance: 5 furlongs, 110 yards (Outer Turf)
Surface: Turf
Purse: $125,000
Eligibility: 2-Year-Olds (Restricted Stakes)
The Jamestown Stakes returns with a field of eight promising juveniles, each looking to stamp their turf sprint credentials. With early speed, pedigree power, and tactical jockeys in play, this race offers sharp betting angles and rich narrative for handicappers and pedigree analysts alike.
Horse-by-Horse Breakdown: Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigree Insights
| No. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Form Notes | Odds Insight |
| 1 | Slewperstitus | J.G. Torrealba | W. Robert Bailes | Great Notion × Slew of Bullets | Stakes-placed, sharp turf form | 11/10 Fav |
| 2 | Doubting Thomas | Jorge Ruiz | Michael J. Trombetta | Divining Rod × Thomas Bay | Maiden winner, strong late kick | 4/1 |
| 3 | Randy Said So | Horacio Karamanos | Gary L. Williams Jr. | Randy’s Rocket × Say So Soon | Debut runner, unknown upside | 35/1 |
| 4 | State Conceal | Gavin Ashton | Carlos Munoz | Constitution × State Secret | Needs improvement, turf switch | 13/2 |
| 5 | Sometime | Mychel Sanchez | Mark Simms Jr. | Not This Time × Sometime Soon | Maiden winner, tactical speed | 5/1 |
| 6 | Karate Island | Jevian Toledo | Brittany Russell | Karate Chop × Island Breeze | Runner-up in debut, improving | 7/1 |
| 7 | Birdy Whisper | Johan Rosado | Carlos Munoz | Birdstone × Whispering Wind | Faded late in debut | 11/1 |
| 8 | Feisty Notion | Antonio Gallardo | Gary L. Williams Jr. | Great Notion × Feisty Princess | Pressed pace, weakened late | 20/1 |
Top Contenders & Betting Angles
Slewperstitus – The Turf Specialist
Trainer: W. Robert Bailes has this filly razor-sharp after a narrow stakes defeat to Just Philtored.
Pedigree: By Great Notion, a proven sire of turf sprinters with precocious speed.
Jockey: J.G. Torrealba returns for the ride, familiar with her tactical style.
Betting Insight: Strong win/place candidate with proven form and turf affinity.
Doubting Thomas – The Late Closer
Trainer: Michael Trombetta, one of the top conditioners at Colonial Downs.
Pedigree: Divining Rod progeny often show late acceleration and turf versatility.
Form: Won maiden impressively, defeating Karate Island by 1¾ lengths.
Betting Insight: Ideal for exacta and trifecta builds, especially if pace heats up.
Sometime – The Tactical Upset Play
Pedigree: By Not This Time, known for producing versatile juveniles.
Form: Won maiden in a duel, showing grit and gate speed.
Betting Insight: Could steal it on the front end if left alone early.
Longshots with Upside
Karate Island: Brittany Russell-trained filly with upside off a strong second-place debut. Jevian Toledo adds confidence.
Feisty Notion: Shares sire Great Notion with the favorite; may improve with better trip.
State Conceal: Pedigree suggests turf potential; needs to overcome modest form.
Birdy Whisper: Showed early interest before fading; could surprise with pace collapse.
Randy Said So: Debut runner with unknown ceiling; best used underneath in superfectas.
Expect a fast-paced turf sprint with Slewperstitus and Sometime vying for early control, while Doubting Thomas and Karate Island look to pounce late. Bettors should monitor turf condition and any scratch-related pace shifts.
