The Sunland Park Race Track is set to host the Corralito Steak House Stakes on Sunday, January 12, 2025. This exciting race for three-year-old New Mexico-bred geldings will feature a competitive field of seven horses. The event promises a thrilling six-furlong contest with a generous purse of $90,000, including $45,000 from the NMHBA Purse Enhancement Fund.
Field Breakdown:
- Lime Chilton (NM)
- Jockey: I J Rosendo
- Trainer: J J Gonzales II
- Odds: 20/1
- Owner: Jana Trotter
- Breeder: Lilia Hernandez
- Pedigree: Sporting Chance – Limeade, by Summer Bird
2. My Peaches Q (NM)
- Jockey: F Valdez
- Trainer: F Quiroz
- Odds: 15/1
- Owner: Filiberto Quiroz
- Breeder: Luis Carlos Velazquez
- Pedigree: Train Rider Blues – Baby Lets Rock, by Attila’s Storm
- Holy Hank (NM)
- Jockey: T J Hebert
- Trainer: S J Buechler
- Odds: 6/5
- Owner: Robert M. and Del Rae Driggers & Ben Lee Ivey
- Breeder: Robert/DelRae Driggers & Ben Ivey
- Pedigree: Holy Lute – City Veil, by Gotham City
- He’s a Genius (NM)
- Jockey: M T Fuentes, Jr.
- Trainer: D J Barton
- Odds: 3/1
- Owner: William D. Carson.
- Breeder: Bill Carson & Mike Carson.
- Pedigree: Attila’s Storm – Lady Genius, by Quinton’s Gold
- Gamblaway (NM)
- Jockey: A Arboleda
- Trainer: G Green
- Odds: 6/1
- Owner: Greg Green Racing, LLC & M.C.M Stables, LLC.
- Breeder: Greg Green & Mark Miller.
- Pedigree: Sway Away – Gamblers Odyssey, by El Corredor
6. Holdwhatyougot (NM)
- Jockey: A J Juarez, Jr.
- Trainer: G Green
- Odds: 10/1
- Owner: Clay A. Harris.
- Breeder: Cut 10 Racing, LLC.
- Pedigree: Attila’s Storm – Performance Review, by Eskendereya
- Stand Up Guy (NM)
- Jockey: C Ramos
- Trainer: T W Fincher
- Odds: 7/2
- Owner: Scott Bryant & Derrol Hubbard.
- Breeder: Joe Dee Brooks, Scott Bryant & Derrol Hubbard.
- Pedigree: American Anthem – Diabolical Dame, by Diabolical
Race Insights:
- Holy Hank (NM): The favorite for this race, Holy Hank, has been consistently impressive and boasts a strong pedigree. With jockey T J Hebert, he is expected to be a top contender.
- He’s a Genius (NM): Another strong competitor, He’s a Genius, has the potential to challenge the favorite with solid odds and a talented jockey in M T Fuentes Jr.
- Stand Up Guy (NM): With odds of 7/2, Stand Up Guy has shown promise and could be a surprise contender in this exciting race.
- Gamblaway (NM): Gamblaway offers a balanced blend of speed and agility under the guidance of jockey A Arboleda and will be a horse to watch.
