Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM PT
- Venue: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
- Distance: 6 furlongs (Turf)
- Purse: $100,000
- Eligible Horses: 4-year-olds & up
The Siren Lure Stakes is a turf sprint for older horses, featuring a competitive field of seasoned runners. With six furlongs on the turf, early speed and positioning will be crucial in determining the winner.
Contenders Overview
1. Noble Reflection (USA)
- Sire: Liam’s Map
- Trainer: Librado Barocio
- Jockey: Antonio Fresu
- Recent Form: 2nd in a 1320m race at Santa Anita
Noble Reflection has shown solid sprinting ability, finishing second in his last outing. His sire, Liam’s Map, has produced multiple stakes winners, making him a strong contender.
2. Final Boss (USA)
- Sire: American Pharoah
- Trainer: John W. Sadler
- Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
- Recent Form: 4th in a 1870m race at Del Mar
Final Boss has versatility, but his recent form suggests he may prefer longer distances. His sire, American Pharoah, has produced competitive turf runners.
3. Air Force Red (USA)
- Sire: Air Force Blue
- Trainer: Leonard Powell
- Jockey: Armando Ayuso
- Recent Form: 1st in a 1430m race at Santa Anita
Air Force Red enters in strong form, having won his last race convincingly. His sire, Air Force Blue, has produced successful turf sprinters.
4. Bran (FR)
- Sire: Muhaarar (GB)
- Trainer: John W. Sadler
- Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
- Recent Form: 1st in a 1760m race at Del Mar
Bran has European turf experience, making him a serious contender. Muhaarar’s progeny tend to excel in sprint races.
5. Eye On Ry (USA)
- Sire: Malibu Moon
- Trainer: Ronald W. Ellis
- Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
- Recent Form: 3rd in a 1760m race at Santa Anita
Eye On Ry has solid credentials, with Malibu Moon’s lineage providing both speed and stamina. He could be a factor if the pace is moderate.
6. Lovesick Blues (USA)
- Sire: Grazen
- Trainer: Librado Barocio
- Jockey: Geovanni Franco
- Recent Form: 3rd in a 1430m race at Santa Anita
Lovesick Blues has shown flashes of talent, but he will need to step up against this competitive field.
Race Prediction & Strategy
- Air Force Red appears to be the strongest contender based on recent form and pedigree.
- Bran and Noble Reflection could challenge late, given their consistency.
- Final Boss has the pedigree and trainer to be a factor.
- Eye On Ry is a dark horse with potential upside.
