Horse Racing Analysis and Preview: Costa Rising Stakes at Fair Ground Race Course

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The Costa Rising Stakes, scheduled for March 22, 2025, at the Fair Grounds Race Course, is a thrilling event for Louisiana-bred horses aged three and older.

Horses and Pedigrees

  1. Tussling Charlie
    • Sire: Star Guitar
    • Dam: Tussle
    • Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
    • Owner: Brittlyn, Inc. Tussling Charlie is a seasoned competitor with a pedigree rooted in Louisiana racing royalty, thanks to Star Guitar.
  2. Iron In The Fire
    • Sire: Half Ours
    • Dam: Firey Glow
    • Breeder: Clear Creek Stud LLC
    • Owner: Donn Racing Stable Iron In The Fire has shown consistent form, with Half Ours contributing speed and agility.
  3. Marks Promise
    • Sire: Custom For Carlos
    • Dam: Promised Call
    • Breeder: Adcock’s Red River Farm LLC
    • Owner: Donn Racing Stable Marks Promise is a versatile runner, with Custom For Carlos providing a strong genetic base for sprinting.
  4. Summertime Peppers
    • Sire: El Deal
    • Dam: Summer Peppers
    • Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms
    • Owner: Donn Racing Stable Summertime Peppers is a promising sprinter, with El Deal’s influence evident in her explosive speed.
  5. Big Chopper
    • Sire: Shackleford
    • Dam: Big Time
    • Breeder: Clear Creek Stud LLC
    • Owner: Scott Gelner Big Chopper is a consistent performer, with Shackleford’s stamina and versatility shining through.
  6. Brian’s Iron Mike
    • Sire: Iron Fist
    • Dam: Brian’s Beauty
    • Breeder: Clear Creek Stud LLC
    • Owner: Donn Racing Stable Brian’s Iron Mike is a strong contender, with Iron Fist’s resilience and determination.
  7. El Dinero
    • Sire: Astrology
    • Dam: Money For Love
    • Breeder: Clear Creek Stud LLC
    • Owner: Patrick Devereux, Jr. El Dinero has shown flashes of brilliance, with Astrology’s influence evident in his tactical speed.
  8. Geaux Sugar
    • Sire: Star Guitar
    • Dam: Sugar Doll
    • Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
    • Owner: Brittlyn, Inc. Geaux Sugar is another Star Guitar progeny, showcasing the sire’s hallmark traits of consistency and class.

Jockeys and Trainers

  • Jareth Loveberry rides Tussling Charlie, trained by Lee Thomas. Loveberry’s experience and Thomas’s strategic approach make this duo formidable.
  • Jose L. Ortiz partners with Iron In The Fire, under the guidance of Allen Landry. Ortiz’s skill and Landry’s expertise are a winning combination.
  • Florent Geroux teams up with Marks Promise, trained by Eduardo Ramirez. Geroux’s tactical riding complements Ramirez’s training style.
  • Irad Ortiz, Jr. rides Summertime Peppers, trained by Kent Knudsen. Ortiz’s aggressive riding style pairs well with Knudsen’s methods.
  • Vicente Del-Cid is aboard Big Chopper, trained by Scott Gelner. Del-Cid’s determination and Gelner’s insights could lead to an upset.
  • Timothy Thornton rides Brian’s Iron Mike, trained by Allen Landry. Thornton’s consistency aligns with Landry’s meticulous preparation.
  • Ben Curtis partners with El Dinero, trained by Patrick Devereux, Jr. Curtis’s adaptability and Devereux’s experience make this pair intriguing.
  • Axel Concepcion rides Geaux Sugar, trained by Keith G. Bourgeois. Concepcion’s youthful energy and Bourgeois’s expertise could yield a strong performance.