The racing action at Gulfstream Park on April 25th, 2025, featured a competitive 9-race card showcasing a wide range of talent and surface variety. Notable winners included Bold N Breezy, who showed grit in the opener with a strong finish on synthetic, and Granitiansevensix, who powered home impressively in the second race. Diamonds for Lily displayed maturity and late speed to win Race 3, while Reina Mar took her maiden victory with confidence in the fourth. Flat Top Box delivered a steady turf performance, and Starship Melody showed promise among fillies. Great Shashi was all class in Race 7, followed by Lasso, who dominated a short field in the eighth. In the ninth, Back in the Saddle led a sharp turf finish, and each winner earned their moment under the Florida sun with strong tactics and determination.
La jornada del 25 de Abril de 2025 en Gulfstream Park ofreció 9 carreras llenas de emoción y calidad. Bold N Breezy abrió la tarde con una victoria decidida en pista sintética, mientras que Granitiansevensix mostró fuerza en los tramos finales para imponerse en la segunda. Diamonds for Lily lució su experiencia para llevarse la tercera competencia, y Reina Mar logró su primera victoria con soltura en la cuarta. En la quinta, Flat Top Box sobresalió en el césped, y Starship Melody se impuso entre las potras con una gran aceleración. Great Shashi demostró carácter en la séptima, y Lasso dominó con autoridad en un lote reducido. Cerrando el bloque, Back in the Saddle se llevó los honores con un final firme en el noveno evento. Cada uno de los ganadores brilló con actuaciones sólidas, dejando huella en una tarde soleada y competitiva.
#OaklawnPark The Oaklawn Handicap (Gr. 2)
Oaklawn Park. For four-years olds and upward. (1 1/8 miles, dirt)
Winner: FIRST MISSION (20, dark bay or brown horse, by Street Sense out of Elude, by Medaglia d’Oro). Jockey: Flavien Prat. Trainer: Brad H. Cox. Owner: Godolphin, LLC. Breeder: Godolphin. Time: 1:49.09.
In a display of tactical brilliance and sheer talent, Godolphin’s homebred First Mission claimed a decisive victory in the $1.25 million Grade II Oaklawn Handicap this Saturday at Oaklawn Park. Guided by Eclipse Award-winning jockey Flavien Prat, the 5-year-old son of Street Sense showcased patience and precision, settling in fourth early before unleashing a powerful stretch run. After navigating traffic and rerouting inside the final furlong, First Mission surged through a narrow opening on the rail to draw clear and capture his sixth career win in 12 starts.
With the early pace set by outsider Go West Go, defending champion Skippylongstocking and Banishing took up the chase, battling for control as First Mission loomed dangerously behind. When the opening finally appeared, Prat made his move, demonstrating perfect timing and race awareness. Banishing stayed on gamely to take second, while Skippylongstocking held for third. This triumph not only adds another major win to trainer Brad Cox’s résumé but reaffirms First Mission as a top-level older horse to watch this season.
Con una demostración de brillantez táctica y clase pura, First Mission, criado en casa por Godolphin, conquistó con autoridad el Oaklawn Handicap (G2) este sábado en la pista de Oaklawn Park, con una bolsa de 1.25 millones de dólares. Conducción impecable del jinete ganador del Eclipse, Flavien Prat, el hijo de Street Sense supo esperar su momento desde la cuarta posición, y en la recta final encontró el hueco justo por dentro para lanzar su ataque definitivo y adjudicarse su sexta victoria en 12 salidas.
Tras un ritmo inicial marcado por el outsider Go West Go, el defensor del título Skippylongstocking y Banishing animaron el desarrollo, mientras First Mission acechaba con solvencia desde el fondo. Cuando se abrió la oportunidad, Prat no dudó: se coló por dentro en los metros finales y se despegó con autoridad. Banishing mantuvo el segundo lugar con valentía, y Skippylongstocking resistió para completar el podio. Una victoria que realza la campaña del entrenador Brad Cox y consolida a First Mission como uno de los nombres fuertes entre los mayores esta temporada.
#Venezuela 104° Clásico “Presidente de la República” (G1)
La Rinconada racecourse. For four-years olds and upward. (1 1/2 miles, dirt)
Winner: LI TRE FRATELLI (VEN, 20, bay horse, by Tiz West out of Munecota, by Taconeo). Jockey: Jhonatan Aray. Trainer: Luis Peraza. Owner: Don Rafael V. Breeder: Urama. Time: 2:34.3.
The 104th edition of the Grade 1 “Presidente de la República” Classic, held over a mile and a half at La Rinconada racetrack, delivered a thrilling finish as champion Li Tre Fratelli claimed a remarkable victory. The son of American sire Tiz West was tackling the demanding distance for the first time and did so in style, setting the pace comfortably from the start against four rivals.
In the final 700 meters, the relentless El de Froix — winner of the 2023 edition — launched a bold move and briefly took the lead with 350 meters to go. But Li Tre Fratelli refused to back down, digging deep to rally powerfully in the final furlong, regaining the advantage and crossing the wire a length and a half ahead. It was an epic stretch duel and marked the first win in this historic event for both jockey Jhonatan Aray and trainer Luis Peraza.
La edición número 104 del Clásico “Presidente de la República”, prueba de Grado 1 disputada sobre una milla y media en el hipódromo La Rinconada, tuvo un desenlace vibrante con la consagración del campeón Li Tre Fratelli. El hijo del estadounidense Tiz West enfrentaba por primera vez la exigente distancia y lo hizo de manera magistral, marcando el ritmo de la competencia desde la partida con notable soltura ante sus cuatro rivales.
En los 700 metros finales, el incansable El de Froix, ganador del evento en 2023, lanzó un poderoso ataque que le permitió tomar ligera ventaja a 350 metros del disco. Sin embargo, Li Tre Fratelli mostró corazón y clase al responder con fuerza en los últimos 200 metros, recuperando el dominio y sellando una victoria memorable con cuerpo y medio de ventaja. Fue una épica recta final que marcó la primera conquista en esta tradicional prueba tanto para el jinete Jhonatan Aray como para el entrenador Luis Peraza.
#PuertoRico 10° Clásico “Vuelve Candy B.” (Gr. 3)
Camarero Racetrack. For fillies and mares, four-years olds and upward. (1 1/16 miles, dirt)
Winner: AFERDITA (USA, 19, bay mare, by Biogenic out of Make It Run, by Creative Cause). Jockey: Juan Carlos Diaz. Trainer: Jose Dan Velez. Owner: Sonata Stable. Breeder: Brereton C Jones (KY). Time: 1:44.13.
The Grade 3 “Vuelve Candy B” Classic, held this Sunday, April 20, at Camarero Racetrack, showcased a commanding performance by Aferdita, a six-year-old American mare by Biogenic, who made a successful debut on Puerto Rican soil after a lengthy U.S. campaign with 40 starts, most recently at Tampa Bay. Ridden by the accomplished jockey Juan Carlos Díaz, Aferdita seized the lead right from the start and controlled the pace effortlessly through the backstretch.
As they approached the final turn, Luna Bella closed in to within two lengths, but Aferdita dug in gamely, found a second gear, and drew away once again to score a decisive victory in her Camarero debut. Trained by José Dan Vélez for Sonata Stable, Aferdita left a strong impression with this dominant display in her first outing in Puerto Rico.
El Clásico “Vuelve Candy B” (Grado 3), disputado este domingo 20 de abril en el hipódromo Camarero, fue escenario de una imponente victoria por parte de Aferdita, una yegua estadounidense de seis años hija de Biogenic, que debutó con éxito en suelo boricua tras una extensa campaña de 40 actuaciones en Estados Unidos, siendo sus más recientes presentaciones en Tampa Bay. Bajo la conducción del consagrado jinete Juan Carlos Díaz, Aferdita tomó el comando desde la salida y mantuvo un ritmo firme durante toda la recta opuesta.
Cuando se aproximaban a la curva final, Luna Bella acortó distancia y se colocó a menos de dos cuerpos, pero Aferdita mostró fortaleza y clase, encontrando un segundo aire para despegarse con autoridad y sellar una victoria convincente en su estreno en Camarero. La pensionista del stud “Sonata Stable” fue preparada por el entrenador José Dan Vélez, completando una actuación que dejó una grata impresión en su primera incursión en Puerto Rico.
#Mexico 25° Clásico “De la Bandera” (Gr. 3)
Hipodromo de Las Americas. For three-years olds and upward . (7 furlongs, dirt)
Winner: MOUNSIEUR COCO (USA, 20, bay horse, by Bolt d’Oro out of Cooking Mama, by Mandini). Jockey: Luis Manuel Jimenez. Trainer: Carlos Ignacio Silva Olvera. Owner: Cuadra San Jorge. Breeder: Rose Hill Farm. Time: 1:27.3.
Mounsieur Coco, a U.S.-bred son of Bolt d’Oro, continued to build on his solid campaign in Mexico with a determined victory in the Clásico Día de la Bandera, held this Saturday, April 19, at the Hipódromo de las Américas. Representing the prestigious Cuadra San Jorge and guided by jockey Luis Manuel Jiménez—who was making a triumphant return to Mexico after two years riding in California—Mounsieur Coco settled comfortably in fourth during a fiercely contested 7-furlong race. Up front, Street Dreams, Quintero, and Liam’s Crown engaged in an intense pace duel.
As the field swung into the stretch, Jiménez angled Mounsieur Coco to the outside and unleashed a powerful rally to overtake the frontrunners in the final strides, crossing the wire a length in front. The ten-horse field ensured a competitive affair, but the 3-to-2 favorite rose to the occasion. Street Dreams held gamely for second despite late pressure from several rivals. This victory adds another highlight to Mounsieur Coco’s growing résumé in Mexico and reinforces his status as a key player on the road to the prestigious Handicap de Las Américas.
Mounsieur Coco, un hijo del semental estadounidense Bolt d’Oro, confirmó su excelente momento en la escena mexicana al imponerse con categoría en el Clásico Día de la Bandera, celebrado este sábado 19 de abril en el Hipódromo de las Américas. Defendiendo los colores de la reconocida Cuadra San Jorge y con la atinada conducción de Luis Manuel Jiménez—quien regresó al país tras dos años compitiendo en California—Mounsieur Coco se mantuvo expectante en la cuarta posición durante un recorrido de 1.400 metros cargado de emoción desde el inicio. Al frente, Street Dreams, Quintero y Liam’s Crown disputaban intensamente las acciones.
Al girar la última curva, Jiménez llevó a Mounsieur Coco por los carriles externos y lanzó un ataque certero que lo llevó a dominar en los metros finales, cruzando la meta con un cuerpo de ventaja. El evento, que reunió a diez contendientes, fue muy reñido, pero el favorito de 3 a 2 respondió a la altura de las expectativas. Street Dreams aguantó con valentía para quedarse con el segundo lugar pese al asedio final. Esta victoria consolida a Mounsieur Coco como uno de los principales protagonistas de la campaña rumbo al emblemático Handicap de Las Américas.
#OaklawnPark The Apple Blossom Handicap (G1). 2025/4/12
Oaklawn Park. For fillies and mares, four-years olds and upward. (1 1/16 miles, dirt)
The 2025 Apple Blossom Handicap, held on April 12 at Oaklawn Park, showcased a thrilling performance by Thorpedo Anna, who clinched victory in this prestigious Grade 1 race. Under the guidance of jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. and trainer Kenneth G. McPeek, the four-year-old mare completed the 1 1/16-mile race in 1:44.27, securing a share of the $1.25 million purse for her owners: Nader Alaali, Mark Edwards, Judy Hicks, and Magdalena Racing.
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Thorpedo Anna’s triumph in the Apple Blossom Handicap adds to her impressive record, further establishing her as a dominant force in the division. The race, known for attracting top-tier fillies and mares, once again delivered an exciting contest that captivated racing enthusiasts. With this victory, Thorpedo Anna continues to build a compelling case for year-end honors, solidifying her status among the elite in thoroughbred racing.
#Keeneland The Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (Gr. 1). 2025/4/8
Keeneland. For three-years olds. (1 1/8 miles, dirt)
The 2025 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, held on April 8 at Keeneland Race Course, showcased a remarkable performance by Burnham Square, who surged from last to first to secure victory in this prestigious Grade 1 event. Guided by jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. and trained by Ian Wilkes, the three-year-old gelding completed the 1 1/8-mile race in 1:51.33, narrowly defeating East Avenue by a nose. This triumph earned Burnham Square a significant share of the $1.25 million purse and solidified his position as a leading contender for the upcoming Kentucky Derby.
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Bred and owned by Whitham Thoroughbreds, Burnham Square boasts an impressive lineage, being sired by Liam’s Map and out of the mare Linda, a graded stakes winner herself. This victory marked Burnham Square’s second graded stakes win of the year, following his success in the Holy Bull Stakes earlier in the season. With this performance, he has accumulated the most qualification points on the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby, positioning him as a formidable contender in the Triple Crown series
#US “The Stonestreet Lexington Stakes” (Gr. 3) 2025/4/12
Keeneland. For three-years olds. (1 1/16 miles, dirt)
The 2025 Stonestreet Lexington Stakes, held on April 12 at Keeneland Race Course, was won by Gosger, a three-year-old colt trained by Brendan P. Walsh and ridden by jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. Gosger completed the 1 1/16-mile race in 1:44.15, earning a share of the $400,000 purse and securing 20 points on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. This victory marked a significant achievement for Gosger, positioning him as a potential contender for the upcoming Triple Crown races.
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The Lexington Stakes serves as one of the final opportunities for three-year-olds to earn qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. Gosger’s performance not only demonstrated his racing prowess but also highlighted the competitive nature of the event. With this win, Gosger’s connections will consider their options for the remainder of the racing season, including potential entries in the Triple Crown series. The victory adds to the storied history of the Lexington Stakes, a race known for propelling promising horses into the national spotlight.
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