Horse Race Preview: Race 7 – Grade II National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes at Saratoga

Race Details

• Race Name: Grade II National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes
• Date: Friday, August 1, 2025
• Track: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
• Surface: Inner Turf
• Distance: 1 mile
• Purse: $400,000
• Eligibility: 3-year-olds
• Post Time: 4:36 PM ET
• Race Number: 7

Featured Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees

1. Mi Bago

• Sire: Vekoma
• Dam: Wabanaki
• Trainer: Mark Casse
• Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
• Breeder: Highclere, Inc.
• Owner: Gary Barber
• Morning Line Odds: 8/1
• Pedigree Insight: Vekoma adds speed and versatility; Ortiz Jr. is elite on turf
• Race Style: Tactical speed

2. Luther (GB)

• Sire: Frankel (GB)
• Dam: Give And Take (GB)
• Trainer: Charlie Fellowes
• Jockey: Joel Rosario
• Breeder: Coln Valley Stud
• Owner: Paul Hickman & Nicholas Jones
• Morning Line Odds: 3/1
• Pedigree Insight: Frankel is a turf titan; proven European form
• Race Style: Deep closer

3. Tiz Dashing

• Sire: Tiz the Law
• Dam: Breaking Beauty
• Trainer: Barclay Tagg
• Jockey: Javier Castellano
• Breeder: Camas Park Stud
• Owner: Sackatoga Stable
• Morning Line Odds: 15/1
• Pedigree Insight: Tiz the Law adds stamina; Tagg excels with late bloomers
• Race Style: Mid-pack runner

4. Maui Strong

• Sire: Kitten’s Joy
• Dam: Legal Tender
• Trainer: Dale Romans
• Jockey: Junior Alvarado
• Breeder: Blue Devil Racing Stable
• Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds et al.
• Morning Line Odds: 12/1
• Pedigree Insight: Kitten’s Joy is a turf specialist sire; Romans is dangerous in stakes
• Race Style: Stalker

5. Clever Again

• Sire: American Pharoah
• Dam: Flattering (IRE)
• Trainer: Steve Asmussen
• Jockey: Jose Ortiz
• Breeder: Orpendale/Chelston/Wynatt
• Owner: Winchell Thoroughbreds et al.
• Morning Line Odds: 6/1
• Pedigree Insight: American Pharoah progeny excel on turf; Asmussen is tactical
• Race Style: Front-runner

6. Out On Bail

• Sire: Tiz the Law
• Dam: Judge Lee
• Trainer: Mike Maker
• Jockey: John Velazquez
• Breeder: Matthew Nestor
• Owner: Paradise Farms et al.
• Morning Line Odds: 15/1
• Pedigree Insight: Tiz the Law adds class; Maker is a turf wizard
• Race Style: Closer

7. Zulu Kingdom (IRE)

• Sire: Ten Sovereigns (IRE)
• Dam: Zindziswa (by Smart Strike)
• Trainer: Chad Brown
• Jockey: Flavien Prat
• Breeder: Ecurie Peregrine SAS
• Owner: Madaket Stables et al.
• Morning Line Odds: 6/5 (Favorite)
• Pedigree Insight: European sprinting speed meets American turf stamina
• Race Style: Versatile with strong finishing kick

8. Tank

• Sire: Adios Charlie
• Dam: Vegas
• Trainer: Carlos David
• Jockey: Luis Saez
• Breeder/Owner: Arindel
• Morning Line Odds: 8/1
• Pedigree Insight: Adios Charlie adds grit; Saez is aggressive
• Race Style: Pace presser

Race Analysis & Betting Insights

Horse	Style	Trainer Strength	Jockey Form	Pedigree Rating	Betting Value
Zulu Kingdom	Versatile	🔥 Elite	🔥 Elite	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	Favorite
Luther (GB)	Closer	International	Tactical	⭐⭐⭐⭐	High
Clever Again	Front-runner	Tactical	Aggressive	⭐⭐⭐⭐	Medium
Mi Bago	Tactical	Solid	Elite	⭐⭐⭐	Sleeper
Maui Strong	Stalker	Underrated	Reliable	⭐⭐⭐	Value play