The Commodore Overnight Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set to take place on Saturday, February 24, 2025. This race is for four-year-olds and upward which have not won a sweepstake other than state-bred. The race covers a distance of six furlongs with a purse of $145,000.
Race Details
- Distance: Six Furlongs
- Purse: $145,000
- Eligibility: Four-year-olds and upward which have not won a sweepstake other than state-bred
- Entry Fee: No nomination fee, $750 to pass the entry box and $750 additional to start
- Supplementary Nominations: $2,000, which qualified to start
- Weights: 124 lbs
- Allowances: Non-winners of $60,000 since December 22, 2024 allowed 3 lbs; $50,000 since October 22, 2024 allowed 5 lbs; $35,000 since September 22, 2024 allowed 7 lbs
- Starting Preference: Given to horses that have accumulated the highest earnings
- Nominations Closed: February 8, 2025, with 30 nominations
Field Overview
Here’s a detailed look at the contenders:
| PP | Horse | Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wendelssohn (KY) | Mendelssohn – Gangbusters, by Broken Vow | Tyler W. Bacon | Chris A. Hartman | Ruis Racing LLC (Wendy Ruis) |
| 2 | Booth (KY) | Mitole – Sophia’s Song, by Bellamy Road | Erik Asmussen | Steve M. Asmussen | L. William & Corinne Heiligbrodt, Jackpot Farm (Terry Green) & Whispering Oaks Farm LLC (Carrol Castille) |
| 3 | Disco Ball (KY) | Orb – Dancing Band, by Dixieland Band | Samuel Camacho, Jr. | David Jacobson | David Jacobson |
| 4 | Gold Luck (KY) | Goldencents – Countess d’Oro, by Medaglia d’Oro | Francisco Arrieta | Genaro Garcia | Southwest Racing Stables Inc. (Genaro Garcia) & Triple V Racing LLC (Brandon Valentini & Sarah Miles- Valentini) |
| 5 | Osbourne (KY) | Tapiture – Planet Rock, by Rock Hard Ten | Ricardo Santana, Jr. | Ron Moquett | Southern Springs Stables (R. Moquett), Floyd Sagely Prop. LTD (J.L. Sagely), Mark Tauber, Keith Johnston & Robert V. LaPenta |
| 6 | Chiringo (KY) | Bolt d’Oro – Street Love, by Street Boss | Emmanuel Esquivel | Cipriano Contreras | Contreras Stable Inc. (Cipriano Contreras) & Andrew Knapczyk |
Horse Analysis
Wendelssohn
Sire: Mendelssohn Dam: Gangbusters, by Broken Vow Jockey: Tyler W. Bacon Trainer: Chris A. Hartman Owner: Ruis Racing LLC (Wendy Ruis)
Analysis: Wendelssohn has shown consistent performance and has a strong pedigree. With Tyler W. Bacon as the jockey, Wendelssohn could be a competitive horse in this race.
Booth
Sire: Mitole Dam: Sophia’s Song, by Bellamy Road Jockey: Erik Asmussen Trainer: Steve M. Asmussen Owner: L. William & Corinne Heiligbrodt, Jackpot Farm (Terry Green) & Whispering Oaks Farm LLC (Carrol Castille)
Analysis: Booth has shown promise in previous races and has a strong pedigree. With Erik Asmussen as the jockey, Booth could be a competitive horse in this race.
Disco Ball
Sire: Orb Dam: Dancing Band, by Dixieland Band Jockey: Samuel Camacho, Jr. Trainer: David Jacobson Owner: David Jacobson
Analysis: Disco Ball has shown potential and has a strong pedigree. With Samuel Camacho, Jr. as the jockey, Disco Ball could be a strong contender in this race.
Gold Luck
Sire: Goldencents Dam: Countess d’Oro, by Medaglia d’Oro Jockey: Francisco Arrieta Trainer: Genaro Garcia Owner: Southwest Racing Stables Inc. (Genaro Garcia) & Triple V Racing LLC (Brandon Valentini & Sarah Miles- Valentini)
Analysis: Gold Luck has shown promise in previous races and has a strong pedigree. With Francisco Arrieta as the jockey, Gold Luck could be a competitive horse in this race.
Osbourne
Sire: Tapiture Dam: Planet Rock, by Rock Hard Ten Jockey: Ricardo Santana, Jr. Trainer: Ron Moquett Owner: Southern Springs Stables (R. Moquett), Floyd Sagely Prop. LTD (J.L. Sagely), Mark Tauber, Keith Johnston & Robert V. LaPenta
Analysis: Osbourne has shown potential and has a strong pedigree. With Ricardo Santana, Jr. as the jockey, Osbourne could be a strong contender in this race.
Chiringo
Sire: Bolt d’Oro Dam: Street Love, by Street Boss Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel Trainer: Cipriano Contreras Owner: Contreras Stable Inc. (Cipriano Contreras) & Andrew Knapczyk
Analysis: Chiringo has shown potential and has a strong pedigree. With Emmanuel Esquivel as the jockey, Chiringo could be a competitive horse in this race.
