The $50,000 King County Express Stakes headlines Race 6 at Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 20, 2025, with post time set for 4:16 PM PT. This 5½-furlong dirt sprint is restricted to 2-year-old colts and geldings, and features a promising field of six juveniles showcasing elite pedigrees, top regional trainers, and rising jockey talent.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
| Cantcatchthiscat | Cat Burglar – Mahee Moon (Malibu Moon) | Frank Lucarelli | Isaias Enriquez | 7-5 Favorite |
| Blackberry Jam | Rise Up – Vistarella (Isla Vista) | Ryland Harwood | Kiaman McGregor | 7-2 |
| Lead the Charge | Take Charge Indy – Bella Mia (Harbor the Gold) | Blaine Wright | Silvio Ruiz Amador | 4-1 |
| Global Agenda | Hard Spun – Fast Resource (Bob and John) | Vince Gibson | Francisco Monroy | 6-1 |
| Vino Viking | Vino Rosso – Bound (Jump Start) | Tom Wenzel | Julien Couton | 9-2 |
| Robin Racer | Connect – Quasante (Hard Spun) | Tom Wenzel | Carlos Montalvo | 8-1 |
Pedigree Insights & Dirt Sprint Potential
Cantcatchthiscat is by Cat Burglar, a son of Unbridled’s Song, and out of a Malibu Moon mare—blending speed and stamina. He’s already won at Emerald Downs and looks sharp. Blackberry Jam is sired by Rise Up, a precocious juvenile stakes winner, and his dam brings local Washington bloodlines. Lead the Charge boasts Take Charge Indy lineage, known for producing tactical speed and dirt sprint success. Global Agenda, by Hard Spun, has a pedigree built for early speed and resilience—ideal for a 5½-furlong dash. Vino Viking is a son of Vino Rosso, the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, and could develop into a route horse with sprinting ability. Robin Racer, also from the Hard Spun line via Connect, is making his debut and could surprise with a strong pedigree.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
Isaias Enriquez (Cantcatchthiscat) is one of Emerald Downs’ most consistent riders and has already guided this gelding to victory. Silvio Ruiz Amador (Lead the Charge) teams up with Blaine Wright, a stakes-winning trainer with a sharp eye for juvenile talent. Julien Couton (Vino Viking) and Tom Wenzel have a strong win percentage together and are known for developing young horses. Carlos Montalvo (Robin Racer) also rides for Wenzel and could play a tactical role from mid-pack.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Starts | Record | Last Race Result | Speed Rating |
| Cantcatchthiscat | 3 | 1-2-0 | 1st @ EMD (1100m) | 81 |
| Blackberry Jam | 1 | 0-1-0 | 2nd @ EMD (1100m) | 90 |
| Lead the Charge | 1 | 0-0-1 | 3rd @ EMD (1100m) | 85 |
| Global Agenda | 0 | Debut | — | — |
| Vino Viking | 0 | Debut | — | — |
| Robin Racer | 0 | Debut | — | — |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Cantcatchthiscat – proven form, tactical speed, top connections
Place: Blackberry Jam – strong debut, high speed rating
Show: Lead the Charge – improving colt with pedigree upside
