Date: March 15, 2025 Time: 3:20 PM PT Location: Turf Paradise, Phoenix, Arizona
Race Overview
The Turf Paradise Derby is a prestigious race for three-year-olds, offering a purse of $60,000. This year’s race will be contested over 1 1/16 miles on dirt, 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
E J Won the Cup
Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill
Pedigree: Sired by Omaha Beach, out of the mare Firsthand Report by Blame.
Overview: E J Won the Cup is a multiple stakes winner and twice graded stakes-placed. He has shown consistent form and has a strong pedigree that suggests he has the potential to excel in this race.
Last Call London
Trainer: Peter Miller
Pedigree: Sired by Stay Thirsty, out of the mare Zo Lo’s Lov by Empire Way.
Overview: Last Call London has demonstrated impressive speed and stamina, making him a strong contender in this field.
Norwegian Callum
Trainer: Dick Cappellucci
Pedigree: Sired by Not This Time, out of the mare Sarah Cataldo by Smarty Jones.
Overview: Norwegian Callum has a solid racing record and comes from a lineage known for producing top-class racehorses.
Meeking
Trainer: Bill McLean
Pedigree: Sired by Nyquist, out of the mare Pioneer Princess by Pioneerof the Nile.
Overview: Meeking has shown promise in his recent starts and has the pedigree to perform well in this race.
General Crook
Trainer: Edward J. Kereluk
Pedigree: Sired by Unified, out of the mare A P Pepper by A.P. Indy.
Overview: General Crook has been consistent in his performances and has the potential to surprise in this race.
Freeze ‘Em
Trainer: Esteban Martinez
Pedigree: Sired by Frosted, out of the mare Sweet Treat by Candy Ride (ARG).
Overview: Freeze ‘Em has shown flashes of brilliance in his previous races and has a strong pedigree.
Ferrari Red
Trainer: O. A. Martinez, Jr.
Pedigree: Sired by Cinco Charlie, out of the mare Cooper’s Keeper by Empire Maker.
Overview: Ferrari Red has shown potential in his recent starts and has the pedigree to perform well in this race.
Arizona Davin
Trainer: Adan Farias
Pedigree: Sired by KVN Corona, out of the mare Wicked Cowgirl Smart by Flying Cowboy 123.
Overview: Arizona Davin is a three-time stakes winner and has shown excellent form, making him a strong favorite.
Jockeys
E J Won the Cup: Armando Ayuso
Last Call London: Assael Espinoza
Norwegian Callum: Guillermo Rodriguez
Meeking: Alexander Chavez
General Crook: Leslie Mawing
Freeze ‘Em: Glenn W. Corbett
Ferrari Red: Luis Contreras
Arizona Davin: Jonathan Roman
Trainers
Doug F. O’Neill: Known for his success with top-class horses, O’Neill has a strong record in stakes races.
Peter Miller: A highly respected trainer with numerous Grade 1 victories, Miller is known for his success with young talent.
Dick Cappellucci: A seasoned trainer with a solid record, Cappellucci has shown his ability to develop young talent.
Bill McLean: A veteran trainer with a wealth of experience, McLean has a strong record in stakes races.
Edward J. Kereluk: A highly respected trainer with numerous Grade 1 victories, Kereluk is known for his success with young talent.
Esteban Martinez: A seasoned trainer with a solid record, Martinez has shown his ability to develop young talent.
O. A. Martinez, Jr.: A veteran trainer with a wealth of experience, Martinez has a strong record in stakes races.
Adan Farias: A highly respected trainer with numerous Grade 1 victories, Farias is known for his success with young talent.
