The River Rock Casino Stakes returns to Hastings Racecourse, featuring a competitive field of three-year-old fillies in a six-and-a-half furlong sprint. With a $40,000 purse, this stakes race highlights emerging talent, showcasing top trainers, jockeys, and pedigrees in British Columbia’s premier racing venue.
Race Details
Event: River Rock Casino Stakes
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 4:09 PM PT
Venue: Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver, BC
Surface: Dirt (6.5 furlongs)
Purse: $40,000
TV Broadcast: TVG, Equibase Live Stream
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Chi Chi Time (Trainer: Pat Jarvis | Jockey: Keishan Powell)
Pedigree: Finality – Amarachi (Northern Afleet)
Career Record: 3-1-1-0
Recent Performance: Allowance winner at Hastings
Strengths: Speedy front-runner with strong local experience
Concerns: Facing tougher competition in stakes debut
2. Sailing Force (Trainer: Philip Leaney | Jockey: Antonio Perez)
Pedigree: Counterforce – Sailingforthesun (Sungold)
Career Record: 3-1-0-1
Recent Performance: Third in Hastings Allowance Race
Strengths: Improving form with tactical speed
Concerns: Needs a strong break from the gate
3. I’m in Control (Trainer: Keith Pedersen | Jockey: Amadeo Reyes)
Pedigree: Lent – Architecture (Dixie Chatter)
Career Record: 4-2-1-0
Recent Performance: Winner of Hastings Maiden Special Weight
Strengths: Versatile runner with stakes experience
Concerns: Adjusting to longer sprint distance
4. Another Last Dance (Trainer: Rick Kamps | Jockey: Richard Balgobin)
Pedigree: Lent – Another Dance (Regal Intention)
Career Record: 3-1-1-0
Recent Performance: Second in Hastings Allowance Race
Strengths: Strong pedigree for sprint racing
Concerns: Limited experience at six-and-a-half furlongs
5. Zenari (Trainer: Pat Jarvis | Jockey: Keishan Powell)
Pedigree: Counterforce – Golden Roar (Roar)
Career Record: 3-1-0-1
Recent Performance: Fourth in Hastings Allowance Race
Strengths: Powerful stride and late acceleration
Concerns: Struggles with early speed
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
Pace Projection: Chi Chi Time and I’m in Control likely to press early, while Another Last Dance and Zenari close late.
Key Matchups: Chi Chi Time vs. I’m in Control in the stretch battle.
Dark Horse: Sailing Force could surprise with a breakout performance.
