Date: March 15, 2025 Time: 3:20 PM PT Location: Turf Paradise, Phoenix, Arizona
Race Overview
The Cotton Fitzsimmons Handicap is a prestigious race for three-year-olds and upward, offering a purse of $50,000. This year’s race will be contested over 1 mile on turf, making it a thrilling event. The race features a competitive field of eight promising horses, each vying for victory in this exciting stakes race.
Horses and Pedigrees
What a Dude
Trainer: Miguel L. Hernandez
Pedigree: Sired by Hard Spun, out of the mare Off the Boat (IRE) by More Than Ready.
Overview: What a Dude has shown consistent form in his previous races, with a strong pedigree that suggests he has the potential to excel in this race.
Sarwar (FR)
Trainer: Leonard Powell
Pedigree: Sired by Pedro the Great, out of the mare Snow Jasmine (IRE) by Exceed And Excel (AUS).
Overview: Sarwar has demonstrated impressive speed and stamina, making him a strong contender in this field.
Cornishman
Trainer: Tena Birdwell
Pedigree: Sired by Curlin, out of the mare Penwith by Bernardini.
Overview: Cornishman has a solid racing record and comes from a lineage known for producing top-class racehorses.
Fearless Soldier
Trainer: Jose Silva, Jr.
Pedigree: Sired by City of Light, out of the mare Hessie’s Girl by Giant’s Causeway.
Overview: Fearless Soldier has shown promise in his recent starts and has the pedigree to perform well in this race.
Kennebec
Trainer: Jose Silva, Jr.
Pedigree: Sired by Lookin At Lucky, out of the mare Thisdanseistaken by Gators N Bears.
Overview: Kennebec has been consistent in his performances and has the potential to surprise in this race.
Irish Prophet
Trainer: Neil D. Drysdale
Pedigree: Sired by Irish Surf, out of the mare Play It True by Yes It’s True.
Overview: Irish Prophet has shown flashes of brilliance in his previous races and has a strong pedigree.
Saline River
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Pedigree: Sired by Liam’s Map, out of the mare The Vapors by Congrats.
Overview: Saline River has shown potential in his recent starts and has the pedigree to perform well in this race.
Arma d’Oro
Trainer: Wade Rarick
Pedigree: Sired by Violence, out of the mare Gold Dust Lady by Chapel Royal.
Overview: Arma d’Oro has shown consistent form in his previous races, with a strong pedigree that suggests he has the potential to excel in this race.
Jockeys
What a Dude: Allyssa Morales
Sarwar (FR): Diego A. Herrera
Cornishman: Luis A. Valenzuela
Fearless Soldier: Harry Hernandez
Kennebec: Fausto Henrique Da Silva
Irish Prophet: Orlando Mojica
Saline River: Guillermo Rodriguez
Arma d’Oro: Carlos Montalvo
Trainers
Miguel L. Hernandez: Known for his success with top-class horses, Hernandez has a strong record in stakes races.
Leonard Powell: A highly respected trainer with numerous Grade 1 victories, Powell is known for his success with turf horses.
Tena Birdwell: A seasoned trainer with a solid record, Birdwell has shown her ability to develop young talent.
Jose Silva, Jr.: A veteran trainer with a wealth of experience, Silva has a strong record in stakes races.
Neil D. Drysdale: A highly respected trainer with numerous Grade 1 victories, Drysdale is known for his success with young talent.
Robertino Diodoro: A seasoned trainer with a solid record, Diodoro has shown his ability to develop young talent.
Wade Rarick: A veteran trainer with a wealth of experience, Rarick has a strong record in stakes races.
