The Kindergarten Stakes, formerly known as the Martin Deerline Juvenile, is a premier $50,000 stakes sprint for 2-year-olds at Century Mile Racetrack and Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. Scheduled as Race 7 on Saturday, August 2, 2025, this 5½ furlong dirt dash showcases emerging juvenile talent bred across North America, with pedigrees packed with speed and stamina.
Race Details
Race: Kindergarten Stakes (Race 7)
Track: Century Mile, Edmonton, Alberta
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Post Time: 7:45 PM MT
Distance: 5½ furlongs (dirt)
Purse: $50,000
Conditions: 2-year-olds (Colts, Geldings: 122 lbs; Fillies: 119 lbs; Maidens allowed 3 lbs)
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Dam (Dam Sire) | Sex/Age | Origin |
| 1 | Daz Lin Command | Brian Boodramsingh | Tom Rycroft | Second in Command | Daz Lin Dawn (Popular) | F/2 | AB |
| 2 | Hiway Fortynine | Linton Leon Steadman | Rodney J. Cone | Cross Traffic | Fortynine Below (Boundary) | F/2 | AB |
| 3 | Playful | Dane Nelson | Gonzalo Anderson | Violence | Pleased (Bernardini) | F/2 | NY |
| 4 | Kamal | Kyle Carter | James R. Brown | Fed Biz | Many Kisses (Unbridled’s Image) | G/2 | AB |
| 5 | Sound of Applause | Alexander Marti | Deanne Davies | Cupid | Diva From Dixie (Dixieland Band) | G/2 | AB |
| 6 | Big Curl | Enrique Alonzo Gonzalez | Tim Rycroft | Big Brown | Curlish Figure (Curlin) | G/2 | KY |
| 7 | Relaxgodoitramone | Jose Mariano Asencio | Tim Rycroft | Fed Biz | Heartless Sofiya (Cape Canaveral) | G/2 | AB |
Top Contenders Breakdown
Daz Lin Command
Trainer: Tom Rycroft
Jockey: Brian Boodramsingh
Pedigree: By Second in Command, out of Daz Lin Dawn (Popular)
Form: Alberta-bred filly with sharp local works
Edge: Home-track advantage, early speed, strong connections
Playful
Trainer: Gonzalo Anderson
Jockey: Dane Nelson
Pedigree: By Violence, out of Pleased (Bernardini)
Form: New York-bred filly with blinkers added
Edge: High-class pedigree, aggressive equipment change, potential for breakout
Big Curl
Trainer: Tim Rycroft
Jockey: Enrique Gonzalez
Pedigree: By Big Brown, out of Curlish Figure (Curlin)
Form: Kentucky-bred gelding with stamina influence
Edge: Strong late kick, versatile pedigree, improving form
Pedigree Insights
Second in Command: Alberta-based sire known for producing quick juveniles with local success.
Violence: Elite national sire; offspring often show early brilliance and class.
Cupid & Cross Traffic: Speed-oriented sires with proven juvenile success.
Fed Biz: Sire of both Kamal and Relaxgodoitramone; adds versatility and durability.
Big Brown x Curlin: Big Curl’s pedigree suggests stamina and late acceleration.
Final Thoughts
The Kindergarten Stakes offers a compelling mix of local Alberta-breds and national pedigrees, with Daz Lin Command and Playful poised to battle for supremacy. Big Curl and Relaxgodoitramone could surprise late, especially if the pace heats up early. With blinkers on Playful and Fed Biz’s influence in two entries, expect a tactical and fast-paced showdown.
