Race Details
- Race Name: Louisiana Stallion Stakes Presented by Coteau Grove Farms
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
- Track: Evangeline Downs, Opelousas, Louisiana
- Surface: Dirt
- Distance: 1 mile
- Purse: $75,000
- Eligibility: 3-year-old Louisiana-bred fillies
- Post Time: Approx. 5:25 PM CT
Featured Horses, Jockeys & Trainers
1. Clearly a Test
- Sire: Clearly Now (by Horse Greeley)
- Dam: Testing One Two (by Star Guitar)
- Trainer: Shane Wilson
- Jockey: Jose Andres Guerrero
- Breeder/Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc.
- Pedigree Insight: Clearly Now was a multiple graded stakes winner known for speed and versatility. Star Guitar adds Louisiana-bred stamina and class.
- Recent Form: Winner of the 2024 edition by a head margin
- TrueNicks Rating: A
- Earnings: $60,000
- Race Style: Tactical speed, strong closing kick
2. Jet Rocket
- Sire: Secret Circle (by Eddington)
- Dam: Hot Rocket (by Lemon Drop Kid)
- Trainer: Sturges J. Ducoing
- Jockey: Timothy Thornton
- Breeder: Israel Flores Horse LLC
- Owners: Dan Dantin & Thomas Ajubita
- Pedigree Insight: Secret Circle was a Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner; Lemon Drop Kid adds turf and stamina influence.
- TrueNicks Rating: D
- Earnings: $20,000
- Race Style: Front-runner with early speed
3. Tommie G
- Sire: Court Vision (by Gulch)
- Dam: Adrianne G (by Indygo Shiner)
- Trainer: Patricia G. West
- Jockey: Emanuel Nieves
- Breeder/Owner: Thomas M. Galvin
- Pedigree Insight: Court Vision won the Breeders’ Cup Mile; Indygo Shiner adds South American stamina.
- TrueNicks Rating: F
- Earnings: $11,000
- Race Style: Mid-pack stalker
4. Island Gold
- Sire: Whence (by Scat Daddy)
- Dam: Graceful Touch (by Touch Gold)
- Trainer: Juan A. Larrosa
- Jockey: Juan P. Vargas
- Breeder: Gerald L. Averett Jr.
- Owner: LJ Racing Stables LLC
- Pedigree Insight: Whence is a Louisiana-based son of Scat Daddy, known for precocious speed.
- TrueNicks Rating: Not rated
- Earnings: $6,000
- Race Style: Late closer
Race Analysis & Betting Insights
| Horse | Odds (Est.) | Style | Pedigree Strength | Trainer Form | Jockey Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearly a Test | 2-1 | Tactical Speed | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 🔥 Hot | 🔥 Hot |
| Jet Rocket | 4-1 | Early Speed | ⭐⭐⭐ | Solid | Experienced |
| Tommie G | 6-1 | Stalker | ⭐⭐ | Improving | Capable |
| Island Gold | 10-1 | Closer | ⭐⭐ | Local Champ | Underdog |
- Trainer Spotlight: Shane Wilson has dominated Louisiana-bred stakes with Brittlyn Stable’s homebreds.
- Jockey Watch: Jose Andres Guerrero is riding with confidence and has a strong record at Evangeline Downs.
- Pedigree Edge: Clearly a Test boasts the strongest combination of speed and stamina from Louisiana’s elite breeding program.
- Win Pick: Clearly a Test – Proven class, top pedigree, and tactical versatility
- Exacta Box: Clearly a Test / Jet Rocket / Tommie G
- Longshot Play: Island Gold – Could surprise with a pace meltdown
- Best Bet: Clearly a Test to Win (+200)
