The KLAQ Stakes at Sunland Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $65,000, featuring a competitive field of four-year-olds and older horses. This five-furlong race will see a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars vying for the top prize. Here’s a detailed analysis of the contenders:
- Tizlightning (CA)
- Jockey: E Payeras
- Trainer: J J Uranga
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 7/2
- Pedigree: Stanford – Tizadream, by Cee’s Tizzy
- Owner: Battle Born Racing Stable (Nicholas Hines et al)
- Breeder: Lori Gallegos
- Good Bye Charlie (FL)
- Jockey: L R Reyes
- Trainer: R G Valerio
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 9/2
- Pedigree: Adios Charlie – Magda, by Hamazing Destiny
- Owner: Paul Chavez
- Breeder: Tom McCrocklin
- Dean’s List (KY)
- Jockey: A Medellin
- Trainer: D Cappellucci
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 3/1
- Pedigree: Speightstown – Mildly Offensive, by Sharp Humor
- Owner: Judge Lanier Racing (Tom McKenna et al) and James L. Drought
- Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC
- Competitive Idea (KY)
- Jockey: A J Juarez, Jr.
- Trainer: D Cappellucci
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 9/5
- Pedigree: Competitive Edge – That’s the Idea, by Diabolical
- Owner: Luxury Group Racing LLC (Alex Cordova et al) and Mike Luciano
- Breeder: J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison
- Bart Sip Some (CA)
- Jockey: J Cardenas
- Trainer: T Rust
- Weight: 121 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Pedigree: Stay Thirsty – Sally Simpson, by Mineshaft
- Owner: Hugo Cereceres Holguin
- Breeder: KM Racing Enterprise, Inc.
- Durango Jess (KY)
- Jockey: F Amparan
- Trainer: T Wheeler
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 6/1
- Pedigree: Classic Empire – Durango, by First Samurai
- Owner: Sammy Cardenas
- Breeder: Tom Durant
Analysis and Predictions
Favorite: Competitive Idea (KY) – With morning line odds of 9/5, Competitive Idea is the favorite. Trained by D Cappellucci, this eight-year-old gelding has shown consistent performance and is expected to be a strong contender.
Top Contenders: Dean’s List (KY) and Tizlightning (CA) – Dean’s List, at 3/1, is another strong competitor, trained by D Cappellucci. Tizlightning, with odds of 7/2, also presents a solid challenge under trainer J J Uranga. Both horses have shown significant potential and could provide stiff competition to the favorite.
Dark Horses: Good Bye Charlie (FL) and Bart Sip Some (CA) – With odds of 9/2 and 10/1 respectively, Good Bye Charlie and Bart Sip Some could surprise the field. Good Bye Charlie, trained by R G Valerio, has a strong pedigree and has shown promise in recent races. Bart Sip Some, under trainer T Rust, also has the potential to perform well in this race.
Long Shot: Fire Vision (LA) – At 15/1, Fire Vision is considered a long shot. However, with jockey A Castillo and trainer G R Bryant, there’s always a possibility for an upset in a competitive field.
The KLAQ Stakes promises to be an exhilarating race with a mix of experienced and emerging talents. With several strong contenders, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this five-furlong sprint at Sunland Park.
