Race Details
- Race Name: Real Good Deal Stakes
- Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
- Track: Del Mar Racetrack, California
- Surface: Dirt
- Distance: 7 furlongs
- Purse: $150,000
- Eligibility: California-bred 3-year-olds
- Race Number: 6
- Post Time: 6:30 PM PT
Featured Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Style Cat
- Sire: Curlin to Mischief (by Curlin)
- Dam: Kittens Trip (by Kitten’s Joy)
- Trainer: Peter Miller
- Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
- Breeder/Owner: J. Kirk & Judy Robison
- Pedigree Insight: Combines stamina from Curlin and turf versatility from Kitten’s Joy
- Race Style: Tactical speed
- Morning Line Odds: TBD
2. Shea Brennan
- Sire: Tough Sunday (by Grazen)
- Dam: Carrie Rose
- Trainer: Philip D’Amato
- Jockey: Antonio Fresu
- Breeder/Owner: Nick Alexander
- Pedigree Insight: Tough Sunday adds sprinting grit; D’Amato excels with Cal-breds
- Race Style: Front-runner
- Morning Line Odds: Contender
3. Last Call Zondlo
- Sire: Stay Thirsty (by Bernardini)
- Dam: Zo Lo’s Lov
- Trainer: Craig Dollase
- Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado
- Breeder: Terry C. Lovingier
- Owner: London, Lovingier & Moroney
- Pedigree Insight: Stay Thirsty brings stamina and class; Dollase is a savvy stakes conditioner
- Race Style: Mid-pack runner
- Morning Line Odds: Sleeper pick
4. Drop Um
- Sire: Far From Over (by Blame)
- Dam: Behavioral
- Trainer: Felix Rondan
- Jockey: Kyle Frey
- Breeder/Owner: Gray Farms Inc.
- Pedigree Insight: Blame’s influence adds late kick; lightly raced colt with upside
- Race Style: Closer
- Morning Line Odds: Longshot
5. Speedy Wilson
- Sire: Tough Sunday
- Dam: Queenofhercastle
- Trainer: Philip D’Amato
- Jockey: Armando Ayuso
- Breeder/Owner: Nick Alexander
- Pedigree Insight: Full sibling to Shea Brennan; sharp recent form
- Race Style: Pace presser
- Morning Line Odds: Top contender
6. Check’s On the Way
- Sire: Mrazek (by Square Eddie)
- Dam: Taffeta
- Trainer: Simon Callaghan
- Jockey: Hector I. Berrios
- Breeder/Owner: Reddam Racing LLC
- Pedigree Insight: Square Eddie line excels at sprint distances; Callaghan is tactical
- Race Style: Speed
- Morning Line Odds: Value play
7. Western Freedom
- Sire: American Freedom (by Pulpit)
- Dam: Western Kitty
- Trainer: Brian J. Koriner
- Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
- Breeder: KMN Racing LLC
- Owner: Legacy Ranch Inc.
- Pedigree Insight: American Freedom adds dirt class and stamina; Koriner excels with sprinters
- Race Style: Stalker
- Morning Line Odds: Likely favorite
8. Keithing Thunder
- Sire: Mesa Thunder
- Dam: Solar Event
- Trainer: Brendan W. Galvin
- Jockey: Tyler Baze
- Breeder/Owner: Deborah Gourman
- Pedigree Insight: Mesa Thunder is a regional sire with speed; Baze adds veteran savvy
- Race Style: Front-runner
- Morning Line Odds: Wild card
Race Analysis & Betting Insights
| Horse | Style | Trainer Strength | Jockey Form | Pedigree Rating | Betting Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Freedom | Stalker | 🔥 Hot | 🔥 Hot | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High |
| Speedy Wilson | Pace presser | 🔥 Hot | Solid | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Medium |
| Shea Brennan | Front-runner | 🔥 Hot | Experienced | ⭐⭐⭐ | Medium |
| Style Cat | Tactical | Elite | Elite | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | High |
| Check’s On the Way | Speed | Tactical | Underrated | ⭐⭐⭐ | Sleeper |
- Win Pick: Western Freedom – Strong dirt form, tactical trip, and top connections
- Exacta Box: Western Freedom / Speedy Wilson / Style Cat
- Longshot Play: Check’s On the Way – Could surprise with early speed
- Best Bet: Western Freedom to Win (+250)
