Race Details
Post Time: 8:52 PM PT
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (dirt)
Conditions: Three- and four-year-old colts and geldings
Purse: $50,000
Entries & Morning Line Odds
| Post | Horse | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | ML Odds |
| 1 | What’s Shakin | Ralis – Omi | Cindy Krasner | Kimal Santo | 7/5 |
| 2 | Mount Doom | Bakken – A Song for Arbonne | Steve Henson | Antonio Ambrosio Reyes | 2/1 |
| 3 | Diocles | Counterforce – My Special Angel | Pat Jarvis | Kerron Khelawan | 5/1 |
| 4 | Forced to Run | Counterforce – Golden Roar | Kevin N. Scott | Christopher Roy Mamdeen | 8/1 |
| 5 | Pisco | Practical Joke – Sekhmet’s Revenge | Dino K. Condilenios | Silvino Morales | 4/1 |
All starters emerged from the 2024 CTHS sales and carry the customary weight-for-age assignments.
Pedigree & Profile Notes
What’s Shakin (1)
By regional sire Ralis, out of Omi. A stakes-placed gelding who’s hit the board in six of 12 career outings, he brings tactical speed and consistency for Krasner–Santo.
Mount Doom (2)
A three-year-old by Bakken from A Song for Arbonne. Four wins in nine starts, including two at Hastings, Steve Henson gets Reyes back aboard a proven front-runner.
Diocles (3)
Four-year-old Counterforce gelding out of My Special Angel. Carries top weight but boasts a 33 % win rate and has handled this distance with ease in past stakes.
Forced to Run (4)
Deep closer by Counterforce. Has flashed talent in gritty efforts, and Scott–Mamdeen pair can snag an overbet favorite with a late surge.
Pisco (5)
Practical Joke colt out of Sekhmet’s Revenge. Two wins from eight starts, trainer Condilenios excels with this barn’s improving sophomores at 1 1/16 miles.
Tactical Breakdown
Pace Setup: Mount Doom projects to show early speed from the inside, pressed by What’s Shakin. Diocles and Forced to Run will settle mid-pack, while Pisco stalks outside.
Track Bias: Freshly harrowed dirt favors on-pace runners at Hastings. Late kickers must navigate traffic around the far turn.
Trainer Trends: Krasner and Henson both sport >20 % stakes win rates here. Condilenios runners improve markedly second off the claim.
Betting Angles
Win Bet: Mount Doom (2 /1) – strong early zip and proven at this trip.
Exacta Box: What’s Shakin (7/5) / Mount Doom (2/1)
Value Play: Pisco (4/1) – tactical stalking trip sets up well for Morales.
Longshot Trio: Forced to Run (8/1) / Diocles (5/1) / Pisco (4/1) – key runners to include in tri/trifecta tickets.
