The Winsham Lad Stakes at Sunland Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $65,000. This one-mile race is open to four-year-olds and older, and Lasix is not permitted per Hisa Rule 4212(d). Nominations closed on January 30, 2025, with twelve horses entered.
Race Details:
- Purse: $65,000
- Distance: One Mile
- Age: Four-year-olds and upward
- Weight: Four-year-olds – 121 lbs, Older – 124 lbs
- Entry Fee: Free to nominate, $500 to enter
- Lasix: Not permitted per Hisa Rule 4212(d)
- Total Lifetime Earnings: Used to determine the order of preference for horses entered
- Award: A suitable award will be presented to the winning owner
Field Overview:
| P# | PP | Horse | VS | A/S | Med | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Bender (KY) | 7/G | C Ramos | 124 | M Valdez-Cabral, Jr. | 4/1 | ||
| 2 | 2 | Projection (KY) | 5/G | E P Gomez | 124 | M Valdez-Cabral, Jr. | 15/1 | ||
| 3 | 3 | Piney Bluff (KY) | 5/G | J L Torres | 124 | T Gutierrez | 20/1 | ||
| 4 | 4 | Blue Devil (KY) | 6/G | A J Juarez, Jr. | 124 | S M Asmussen | 8/5 | ||
| 5 | 5 | Apollo Rising (KY) | 6/G | O Mojica | 124 | R Diodoro | 7/2 | ||
| 6 | 6 | Alotaluck (CA) | 4/G | T J Hebert | 121 | T J Garrett | 2/1 |
Owners and Breeders:
| Owner | Breeder | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alfredo Alvarado | Claiborne Farm |
| 2 | Martin M. Valdez-Cabral, Jr. and Frenda D. Rounseville | Calumet Farm |
| 3 | Cesar Mendoza | California Chrome Syndicate, Emerald QPartners Inc & TCR Ranch |
| 4 | MyRacehorse and Rocket Ship Racing, LLC | Mt. Brilliant Farm & Ranch, LLC |
| 5 | Charles Garvey | Sara Ann Kaniewski |
| 6 | Eleanor J. Martin | Eleanor Martin |
Pedigrees:
| Horse | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) |
|---|---|
| Bender | Curlin – Bend, by Arch |
| Projection | Fort Larned – Hidden Nile, by Pioneerof the Nile |
| Piney Bluff | California Chrome – Star of Johar, by Johar |
| Blue Devil | Uncle Mo – Apologize, by Lemon Drop Kid |
| Apollo Rising | Karakontie (JPN) – Spirit of Nike, by Invasor (ARG) |
| Alotaluck | Sir Prancealot (IRE) – Colinda Dawn, by Lucks Mine |
The Winsham Lad Stakes promises to be a competitive race with a mix of seasoned veterans and promising contenders.
