The Speightstown Sprint Stakes at Lone Star Park is set for Monday, May 26, 2025, featuring a competitive field of ten horses racing six furlongs on dirt for a $100,000 purse. This stakes event has drawn a mix of seasoned sprinters and emerging contenders, making for an exciting showdown.
Race Details
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 3:55 PM CT
- Location: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
- Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
- Grade: Unlisted Stakes
- Purse: $100,000
- Field Size: 10
Field Breakdown
1. Tape to Tape (7YO Gelding, 122 lbs)
- Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
- Trainer: Abel Ramirez-Rodriguez
- Pedigree: Uncaptured – Trippi Honor
- Overview: A veteran sprinter with solid speed, Tape to Tape finished second in his last outing at Lone Star Park, showing strong pace early before weakening late.
2. Redline (6YO Gelding, 124 lbs)
- Jockey: Orlando Mojica
- Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
- Pedigree: Texas Red – Guadalupe High
- Overview: A consistent performer, Redline won his last race at Turf Paradise, pulling away late for a 2 ¾-length victory.
3. Wildatlanticstorm (5YO Horse, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Iram Vargas Diego
- Trainer: H. Ray Ashford, Jr.
- Pedigree: Stormy Atlantic – Imsortaspecial
- Overview: A versatile runner, Wildatlanticstorm finished third in his last race at Oaklawn Park, showing tactical speed but unable to match the leaders late.
4. Blue Light (5YO Gelding, 124 lbs)
- Jockey: Rene Diaz
- Trainer: J. R. Caldwell
- Pedigree: City of Light – In the Moonlight
- Overview: A strong closer, Blue Light finished second in his last race at Will Rogers Downs, battling gamely but falling short by ½ length.
5. Kavod (6YO Gelding, 124 lbs)
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Joe Sharp
- Pedigree: Lea – Weekend Connection
- Overview: A seasoned stakes competitor, Kavod finished fourth in his last race at Fair Grounds, showing early speed but yielding late.
6. Halmstad (5YO Gelding, 122 lbs)
- Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
- Trainer: Karen E. Jacks
- Pedigree: Nyquist – Sugarcraft
- Overview: A recent winner at Lone Star Park, Halmstad stalked the pace and surged late to defeat Tape to Tape by one length.
7. Old Homestead (6YO Horse, 124 lbs)
- Jockey: Thomas L. Pompell
- Trainer: Brett A. Brinkman
- Pedigree: Overanalyze – Pearl de Vere
- Overview: A front-runner, Old Homestead won his last race at Delta Downs, setting the pace and drawing off late.
8. Minnesota Ready (6YO Gelding, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
- Trainer: Thomas M. Amoss
- Pedigree: More Than Ready – Eden Prairie
- Overview: A consistent performer, Minnesota Ready finished second in his last race at Fair Grounds, showing strong late speed.
9. Comedy Town (7YO Gelding, 124 lbs)
- Jockey: Sahin Civaci
- Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
- Pedigree: Speightstown – Unbridled Humor
- Overview: A stakes winner, Comedy Town won his last race at Churchill Downs, repelling a late bid to secure victory by 1 ¼ lengths.
10. Ryvit (5YO Horse, 120 lbs)
- Jockey: Erik Asmussen
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Pedigree: Competitive Edge – She Is Bedazzling
- Overview: A strong sprinter, Ryvit finished second in his last race at Oaklawn Park, unable to match the winner’s late surge.
Race Analysis & Prediction
- Pace Scenario: Expect Old Homestead and Kavod to set the early pace, with Halmstad and Tape to Tape tracking closely. Comedy Town and Minnesota Ready may sit mid-pack, while Ryvit and Blue Light will likely close late.
- Key Matchup: The battle between Comedy Town and Halmstad will be crucial. If Comedy Town can replicate his Churchill Downs form, he could dominate, but Halmstad has the home-track advantage.
- Prediction: Comedy Town has the class and consistency to secure another stakes victory, but Halmstad could challenge late. Redline remains a wildcard with his recent strong form.
