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Horse Race Preview: Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame Stakes at Lone Star Race Park

Race Details

  • Event: Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G3)
  • Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
  • Time: 3:27 PM CT
  • Venue: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
  • Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Turf)
  • Purse: $75,000
  • Eligible Horses: Accredited Texas-Bred, 3-Year-Olds & Up

Field Overview & Contenders

The Texas Horse Racing Hall of Fame Stakes at Lone Star Park showcases elite Texas-bred thoroughbreds, competing for prestigious honors and a lucrative purse. With a one-mile and one-sixteenth distance on turf, this race demands speed, stamina, and tactical positioning.

Top Horses to Watch

  1. Regal Terka (TX) – Eagle x Pinetop (Summer Bird)
    • Trainer: Mindy J. Willis
    • Jockey: Alfredo J. Juarez Jr.
    • Owner: John Wilke
    • Key Strengths: Proven turf performer with strong closing ability.
  2. Jolly Samurai (TX) – First Samurai x Jolly Good (Paddy O’Prado)
    • Trainer: Danny Pish
    • Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
    • Owner: Jake Brown
    • Key Strengths: Speed-focused pedigree with aggressive racing style.
  3. Bobby Brinkley (TX) – Shanghai Bobby x Brinkley (City Zip)
    • Trainer: J.R. Caldwell
    • Jockey: Rene Diaz
    • Owner: Farmers Fillies Racing & Steve Dupy
    • Key Strengths: Consistent performer with strong front-running ability.
  4. Proven Advocate (TX) – Not This Time x Song of Melody (Flat Out)
    • Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
    • Jockey: C.J. McMahon
    • Owner: Rene Lavergne
    • Key Strengths: Versatile runner with elite stamina.
  5. Victory for Vets (TX) – Tapiture x Diamondinthestream (Smart Strike)
    • Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
    • Jockey: David Cabrera
    • Owner: James Stodola
    • Key Strengths: Strong closing speed with proven stakes experience.
  6. Supersecretweapon (TX) – Spellbinder x Artie’s Girl (Artie Schiller)
    • Trainer: Tina Rena Hurley
    • Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
    • Owner: Melva Lou Strehler
    • Key Strengths: Explosive speed with high win percentage.
  7. Silence d’Oro (TX) – Silentio x Flair for Fashion (Old Fashioned)
    • Trainer: Mindy J. Willis
    • Jockey: Richard E. Eramia
    • Owner: Epona Thoroughbreds LLC
    • Key Strengths: Proven turf specialist with elite pedigree.
  8. Sunlit Song (TX) – My Golden Song x Fly So True (Early Flyer)
    • Trainer: Mindy J. Willis
    • Jockey: Stewart Elliott
    • Owner: Carolyn Barnett & Becky Harding
    • Key Strengths: Veteran turf runner with dominant stakes record.
  9. Silver Assassin (TX) – Early Flyer x Archer City (Silver City)
    • Trainer: Karen E. Jacks
    • Jockey: Ernesto Valdez-Jiminez
    • Owner: Carl R. Moore Management LLC
    • Key Strengths: Speedy front-runner with aggressive racing style.
  10. Mor Victory (TX) – Mor Spirit x Deputy Sarah (Deputy Commander)
  • Trainer: Jayde J. Gelner
  • Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
  • Owner: Norman Stables LLC
  • Key Strengths: Strong late closer with Texas-bred advantage.

Race Strategy & Betting Insights

  • Pace Projection: Expect Bobby Brinkley and Silver Assassin to set the early pace, while Sunlit Song and Victory for Vets will likely close late.
  • Best Bet: Sunlit Song to Win – Strong speed figures and elite turf pedigree.
  • Value Bet: Victory for Vets to Place – Consistent top-three finisher.
  • Longshot Play: Mor Victory to ShowTexas-bred advantage on home turf.
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