Race Overview
- Date: May 24, 2025
- Race Number: 10
- Distance: 1 1/8 miles (Turf)
- Purse: $125,000
- Eligibility: 3-year-olds
Key Contenders
1. Style Cat
- Pedigree: Curlin to Mischief – Cat’s Alley
- Jockey: Antonio Fresu
- Trainer: Peter Miller
- Breeder: Richard Barton Enterprises
- Owner: Rockingham Ranch
- Analysis: Style Cat is switching to turf after a dominant win in the Echo Eddie Stakes on dirt. He has previously won on turf at Del Mar, making him a strong contender.
2. Bro Bro
- Pedigree: Nyquist – Sister Sally
- Jockey: Umberto Rispoli
- Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill
- Breeder: Reddam Racing, LLC
- Owner: Reddam Racing, LLC
- Analysis: Bro Bro comes in off a promising allowance win at a mile on turf. Rispoli’s tactical riding could help him secure a strong finish.
3. Prince of Del Mar
- Pedigree: Sir Prancealot (IRE) – Del Mar Ann
- Jockey: Geovanni Franco
- Trainer: Andy Mathis
- Breeder: DP Racing, LLC
- Owner: DP Racing, LLC
- Analysis: Prince of Del Mar finished 6th in an allowance race but has shown potential in previous turf outings.
4. Curlin’s Kaos
- Pedigree: Curlin – Mischief Maker
- Jockey: Diego Herrera
- Trainer: Antonio C. Garcia
- Breeder: Zephyr Racing LLC
- Owner: Zephyr Racing LLC & Alfred Pais
- Analysis: Curlin’s Kaos switched to turf last month and won a statebred allowance race at a mile, making him a serious contender.
5. Two by Four
- Pedigree: Clubhouse Ride – Four Leaf**
- Jockey: Hector Berrios
- Trainer: Craig A. Lewis
- Breeder: Legacy Ranch, Inc.
- Owner: Legacy Ranch, Inc.
- Analysis: Two by Four finished third in the Echo Eddie Stakes before placing second behind Curlin’s Kaos in an allowance race. He’ll need a strong effort to contend.
6. Got Soul
- Pedigree: Sir Prancealot (IRE) – Soul Flyer
- Jockey: Armando Ayuso
- Trainer: Andy Mathis
- Breeder: DP Racing, LLC
- Owner: DP Racing, LLC
- Analysis: Got Soul won an allowance race at Santa Anita last month and could be a strong factor in the stretch.
7. Santa Barbarian
- Pedigree: Bodexpress – Santa Anita Girl
- Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
- Trainer: Ryan Hanson
- Breeder: Richard Barton Enterprises
- Owner: Barton Thoroughbreds
- Analysis: A lightly raced colt, Santa Barbarian won a maiden special weight race at Santa Anita earlier this month. He’ll need to step up against tougher competition.
Race Prediction
- Likely Pace: Expect Style Cat and Curlin’s Kaos to push the early fractions, with Bro Bro tracking closely.
- Strong Closers: Got Soul and Two by Four could make late moves.
- Trainer Advantage: Doug O’Neill and Peter Miller have strong records in turf stakes races.
- Top Contenders: Style Cat, Curlin’s Kaos, and Bro Bro appear well-positioned for a strong finish.
