The Wolf Hill Stakes returns to Monmouth Park on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as Race 9 on the card. This $100,000 turf sprint for 3-year-olds and up spans 5½ furlongs, attracting a field of seasoned speedsters, international turf pedigrees, and top East Coast connections.
Top Contenders & Pedigree Profiles
| Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree Highlights | Morning Line Odds |
| Isivunguvungu (SAF) | Samuel Marin | H. Graham Motion | What a Winter (SAF) × Miss Tweedy (Tiger Ridge) | 5-2 Favorite |
| Nothing Better | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jorge Duarte Jr. | Munnings × One True Love (IRE) | 3-1 |
| Super Chow | Unknown | Jorge Delgado | Lord Nelson × Bonita Mia | 4-1 |
| Silver Slugger | Samy Camacho | Juan Carlos Avila | Cairo Prince × One More Wild Ride | 6-1 |
| Eamonn | Edgard Zayas | Joseph F. Orseno | Pioneerof the Nile × Super Espresso | 8-1 |
| Ruse | Fernando Jara | Timothy A. Hills | War Dancer × Pink Tights | 10-1 |
| Fierce and Strong | Tyler Conner | Michael W. Salvaggio Jr. | Hoppertunity × Doubleclickdamouse | 12-1 |
| Fore Harp | Eliseo Ruiz | Robert E. Reid Jr. | Weigelia × Katarica Disco | 15-1 |
| Buccherino | John R. Velazquez | Alfredo Velazquez | Bucchero × Bellimbusto | 20-1 |
Pedigree Power Plays
Isivunguvungu (SAF) returns from international competition, including the Al Quoz Sprint (G1T). His sire What a Winter is a South African sprint legend, and trainer Graham Motion excels with turf imports. Nothing Better, by Munnings, is a proven turf sprinter with multiple stakes placings. Ortiz Jr. adds elite riding finesse. Super Chow, a son of Lord Nelson, has graded stakes wins and a sharp turn of foot. He’s fresh off a win in the Get Serious Stakes. Silver Slugger, by Cairo Prince, enters off a win at Monmouth and boasts a 64% win rate in 11 starts. Eamonn, by Pioneerof the Nile, has graded stakes experience and a pedigree built for turf sprints.
Jockey & Trainer Dynamics
Samuel Marin and Graham Motion reunite with Isivunguvungu, who’s been training sharply and is expected to fire fresh. Irad Ortiz Jr., aboard Nothing Better, is one of the top turf sprint riders in the country. John Velazquez, riding Buccherino, brings Hall of Fame experience to a colt with upside. Edgard Zayas and Joseph Orseno team up with Eamonn, who’s shown flashes of class in graded company.
Race Strategy
Expect Isivunguvungu to stalk the pace and unleash a late burst. Super Chow and Silver Slugger may press the pace early, setting up a duel up front. Nothing Better could sit mid-pack and pounce late with Ortiz’s timing. Eamonn and Ruse are value plays if the leaders tire.
