The Grade II New Orleans Classic Stakes, set for March 22, 2025, at the Fair Grounds Race Course, is a prestigious race for horses aged four and older.
Horses and Pedigrees
- Kinetic
- Sire: Street Sense
- Dam: Equineline Reports – Collective
- Breeder: Godolphin
- Owner: Godolphin, LLC (Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum) Kinetic is a colt with a pedigree emphasizing stamina and class, thanks to Street Sense’s influence.
- Hall of Fame
- Sire: Gun Runner
- Dam: Flag Day
- Breeder: Earle I. Mack LLC
- Owner: Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael B., Smith, Derrick, Westerberg, Gandharvi LLC, and Smith, Brook T. Hall of Fame has shown exceptional promise, with Gun Runner contributing speed and resilience.
- San Siro
- Sire: Classic Empire
- Dam: Catenaria
- Breeder: Frankfort Park Farm, Bemart, Equinow, Valle Falcone & K. Byrne
- Owner: Andrew Farm, Mountmellick Farm, Ocean Reef Racing, White Mountain Stables, and Stonecrest Farm San Siro is a gelding with a pedigree emphasizing versatility and tactical speed.
- Maycocks Bay
- Sire: Speightstown
- Dam: Hallie Belle
- Breeder: Godolphin
- Owner: Godolphin, LLC (Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum) Maycocks Bay combines Speightstown’s speed with a strong maternal line.
- Touchuponastar
- Sire: Star Guitar
- Dam: Touch Magic
- Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms, LLC
- Owner: Set-Hut, LLC (Jake C. Delhomme) Touchuponastar is a seasoned competitor with a pedigree rooted in Louisiana racing royalty.
- Uno Mas Bourbon
- Sire: Macho Uno
- Dam: Camielee
- Breeder: T/C Stable, LLC
- Owner: Bourbon Lane Stable and Six Column Stables, LLC Uno Mas Bourbon is a colt with a pedigree emphasizing stamina and resilience.
- Sierra Leone
- Sire: Gun Runner
- Dam: Heavenly Love
- Breeder: Debby M. Oxley
- Owner: Peter M. Brant, Magnier, Mrs. John, Tabor, Michael, Smith, Derrick, Westerberg, and Smith, Brook T. Sierra Leone boasts a pedigree rich in speed and endurance, making him a top contender.
- Tarantino
- Sire: Pioneerof the Nile
- Dam: Without Delay
- Breeder: Fred W. Hertrich III & John D. Fielding
- Owner: David A. Bernsen LLC and Rockingham Ranch Tarantino is a gelding with a pedigree emphasizing versatility and tactical speed.
- Komorebino Omoide (JPN)
- Sire: California Chrome
- Dam: Decennial
- Breeder: Perry Martin
- Owner: Perry Martin Komorebino Omoide has a unique international pedigree, combining speed and stamina.
- Bishops Bay
- Sire: Uncle Mo
- Dam: Catch My Drift
- Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC
- Owner: Spendthrift Farm, LLC, Steve Landers Racing, LLC, Martin S. Schwartz, Michael Dubb, Ten Strike Racing, Jim Bakke, et al. Bishops Bay is a horse with a pedigree emphasizing stamina and class.
Jockeys and Trainers
- Luis Saez rides Kinetic, trained by Brad H. Cox. Saez’s skill and Cox’s expertise make this duo formidable.
- Jose L. Ortiz partners with Hall of Fame, under the guidance of Steven M. Asmussen. Ortiz’s tactical riding complements Asmussen’s training style.
- Edgar Morales teams up with San Siro, trained by Brendan P. Walsh. Morales’s determination pairs well with Walsh’s methods.
- Ben Curtis rides Maycocks Bay, trained by Michael Stidham. Curtis’s consistency aligns with Stidham’s meticulous preparation.
- Timothy Thornton partners with Touchuponastar, trained by Jeff Delhomme. Thornton’s experience and Delhomme’s insights could lead to a strong performance.
- Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. rides Uno Mas Bourbon, trained by Ian R. Wilkes. Hernandez’s adaptability and Wilkes’s expertise make this pair intriguing.
- Flavien Prat teams up with Sierra Leone, trained by Chad C. Brown. Prat’s tactical riding complements Brown’s training style.
- Edwin A. Maldonado rides Tarantino, trained by Peter Eurton. Maldonado’s determination and Eurton’s experience could yield a strong performance.
- Jansen Melancon partners with Komorebino Omoide, trained by Robertino Diodoro. Melancon’s youthful energy pairs well with Diodoro’s methods.
- Irad Ortiz, Jr. rides Bishops Bay, trained by Brad H. Cox. Ortiz’s aggressive riding style pairs well with Cox’s expertise.
