The Texas Stallion Staunch Avenger Division Stakes at Lone Star Park is set for June 13, 2025, featuring top two-year-old colts and geldings bred in Texas. This five-furlong dirt sprint carries a $75,000 purse, drawing promising young contenders aiming to establish themselves early in their careers.
Field Overview: Horses, Jockeys & Trainers
Here’s a breakdown of the leading contenders in the race:
| Horse | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
| Aquilegia | Eagle – Sage in Bloom, by Congaree | Alfredo J. Juarez, Jr. | J. R. Caldwell | 120 lbs |
| Tuff Biz | Bravazo – Indy Business, by A.P. Indy | Floyd Wethey Jr. | Scott E. Young | 120 lbs |
| Candy Cactus | Eagle – Trifolium, by Candy Ride (ARG) | Erik Asmussen | Steven M. Asmussen | 120 lbs |
| Speak the Truth | Mr Speaker – Golden Glass, by Goldencents | Richard E. Eramia | Scott E. Young | 120 lbs |
| Preacherman | Mr Speaker – All a Twitter, by D’wildcat | Stewart Elliott | J. R. Caldwell | 120 lbs |
| Lexi’s Comeback | Competitive Edge – Lexi On the Move, by Fast Anna | Isaiah Wiseman | Jon W. Newbold | 120 lbs |
Race Analysis & Betting Insights
Aquilegia, trained by J. R. Caldwell, boasts Eagle bloodlines, known for speed and stamina, making him a strong front-runner.
Candy Cactus, trained by Steven Asmussen, shares Eagle lineage, suggesting late acceleration—ideal for a closing finish.
Speak the Truth and Preacherman, both sired by Mr Speaker, bring versatility and tactical speed, making them dangerous in a pace duel.
Tuff Biz, with Bravazo and A.P. Indy lineage, could thrive in a stretch battle, given his stamina-oriented pedigree.
