Horse racing fans, get ready for an exciting season! The upcoming entries showcase talented young horses, many with elite pedigrees, stepping onto the big stage. One standout is Chasten, a 3-year-old filly and half-sister to Eclipse champion Idiomatic. Chasten is set for her stakes debut in the Silverbulletday Stakes, an early prep race for the Kentucky Oaks at Fair Grounds on January 18. Let’s take a closer look at her and other promising runners to watch this week.
Notable Entries for January 15–19
Obelisk: A Quality Debut
On January 15 at Turfway Park, Obelisk, a 4-year-old colt, makes his debut in a maiden special weight race. Sired by Quality Road and out of Grade 1 winner Better Lucky, Obelisk has an impressive pedigree. Trained by Eoin Harty, this Godolphin homebred is listed at 10-1 in the morning line.
Win After Win: Victory in Her Blood
At Gulfstream Park, the 3-year-old filly Win After Win debuts in a maiden special weight race. Her dam, Victory to Victory, was a Grade 1 winner. Trained by Michael Trombetta, Win After Win is listed at 7-2 and is expected to bring excitement to the track.
Bonita Song: Continuing the Legacy
In Turfway Park’s third race on January 15, Bonita Song makes her third career start. As a half-sister to Mexican Wonder Boy, she comes from a strong lineage. Trainer Christopher Davis pairs her with Sophie Doyle, and she’s listed at 5-1 on the morning line.
Clubhouse Cutie: A Strong Start at Santa Anita
On January 16, Clubhouse Cutie debuts in a maiden special weight at Santa Anita. This 3-year-old filly, a half-sister to multiple graded-stakes winner The Chosen Vron, will have Diego Herrera aboard and is listed at 6-1.
Wondrous: Maxfield’s Half-Sister
On January 17 at Turfway Park, Wondrous debuts in race 10. Sired by Uncle Mo and out of Velvety, this filly is a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Maxfield. Brendan Walsh trains this Godolphin homebred, who will be ridden by Luan Machado.
Spotlight: Chasten’s Stakes Debut
On January 18, Chasten takes center stage in the Silverbulletday Stakes at Fair Grounds. The Silverbulletday is a key Kentucky Oaks prep, run over 1 mile and 70 yards on dirt. Chasten earned her spot after an impressive maiden win at Churchill Downs in November. Trained by Brad Cox and ridden by Florent Geroux, she’s ready to make waves in her stakes debut.
This week offers a glimpse into the future of horse racing, with several promising young horses making their mark. From Obelisk’s anticipated debut to Chasten’s first stakes race, these equine athletes are worth following. With rich pedigrees and skilled trainers, they might just be the next big names in horse racing.
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