Race Details
Date: August 14, 2025
Post Time: 4:36 PM ET
Distance: 1 mile
Surface: Inner Turf
Purse: $150,000 (Winner: $94,500)
The New York Stallion Series Stakes is a showcase for New York-bred 3-year-olds, offering a rich purse and a competitive field of eight. With pedigrees rooted in turf stamina and tactical speed, this race is a key stepping stone for state-bred stars aiming for bigger stakes later in the season.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire × Dam (Dam Sire) | Odds (Forecast) |
| 1 | Coach Case | Dylan Davis | Miguel Clement | Slumber (GB) × Into the South (Into Mischief) | 6/1 |
| 2 | Buttah | Lane Luzzi | Gary Sciacca | Leofric × Salty Little Sis (Salt Lake) | 12/1 |
| 3 | Friend Ofthe Devil | Christopher Elliott | Carlos Martin | Honest Mischief × Fabuleux (Fusaichi Pegasus) | 7/5 Fav |
| 4 | River of Time | Junior Alvarado | Chad Summers | Fog of War × Passage of Time (Dynaformer) | 8/1 |
| 5 | George Briggs | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | Fog of War × Bamboiselle (IRE) (Galileo) | 8/5 |
| 6 | Cast a Coin | Eric Cancel | Jacqueline Falk | Central Banker × Light the Dynamite (Malibu Moon) | 30/1 |
| 7 | I’m Due | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Rob Atras | War Dancer × Candelabra (Congaree) | 15/1 |
| 8 | Moe Eighty Eight | Joel Rosario | John Ortiz | Solomini × Autumn Ash (Forestry) | 15/1 |
Top Contenders to Watch
Friend Ofthe Devil – Honest Mischief × Fabuleux
Trainer: Carlos Martin
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Form: Back-to-back wins; sharp turf speed figures
Pedigree Insight: Honest Mischief progeny showing turf aptitude; dam adds class
George Briggs – Fog of War × Bamboiselle (IRE)
Trainer: Chad Brown
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Form: Stakes-placed; tactical speed and turf pedigree
Pedigree Insight: Fog of War (War Front) × Galileo mare — elite turf bloodlines
Coach Case – Slumber (GB) × Into the South
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Form: Improving form; solid turf foundation
Pedigree Insight: Slumber brings stamina; dam by Into Mischief adds speed
Race Analysis
Pace Scenario: Expect early pressure from Buttah and Cast a Coin. George Briggs and Friend Ofthe Devil may sit just off the pace, while River of Time and Coach Case could close late.
Trainer Spotlight: Chad Brown and Carlos Martin bring proven turf stakes success. Miguel Clement’s improving barn adds intrigue.
Pedigree Play: Fog of War and Honest Mischief progeny are trending upward in turf stakes; Slumber and War Dancer add stamina.
Top Pick: Friend Ofthe Devil – sharp form, turf pedigree, and tactical versatility
Value Play: Coach Case – improving colt with sneaky upside
Longshot to Watch: I’m Due – War Dancer colt with potential to surprise
Exacta Box: Friend Ofthe Devil / George Briggs / Coach Case
Trifecta Play: Friend Ofthe Devil over George Briggs and River of Time
