Top horse owner Mike Repole has big plans for his star thoroughbreds in 2025. Fierceness, Crupi, and Mindframe, all trained by Todd Pletcher, are gearing up for a season full of high-profile races. Here’s a closer look at their potential schedules and goals.
Fierceness: Aiming for the Classics
Repole’s standout 4-year-old colt, Fierceness, is setting his sights on some of the biggest races in the sport. After a stellar 2023 season where he earned an Eclipse Award as the top juvenile male, Fierceness looks ready to tackle new challenges.
- Key Races:
- Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap (Met Mile) in June.
- Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga later in the summer.
- The Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar in the fall.
Repole mentioned the possibility of adding a spring prep race or even a Grade 1 turf race to his schedule. However, Fierceness is unlikely to compete in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational this January.
Crupi: Ready for the Pegasus
Another Repole-trained star, Crupi, could make an appearance in this month’s Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park. The 5-year-old Grade 2 winner has shown consistency and remains a strong contender for major races this season.
- Highlights for 2025:
- Likely Pegasus World Cup start.
- Additional Grade 1 races later in the year.
Mindframe: Looking Toward Dubai
Mindframe, a lightly raced but talented 4-year-old, also has an exciting path ahead. Co-owned by Repole and Vinnie Viola, he finished second in both the Belmont Stakes and Haskell Stakes (G1) last year.
- Key Goals:
- Prep race in early 2025.
- Possible entry in the Dubai World Cup (G1) on April 5.
Mindframe has the potential to shine on the international stage, and his connections are carefully planning his next steps to ensure success.
Todd Pletcher’s Role
All three horses are under the care of Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher. Known for his expertise with top-tier racehorses, Pletcher will play a pivotal role in shaping their 2025 campaigns.
With Repole’s ambitious goals and Pletcher’s guidance, Fierceness, Crupi, and Mindframe are poised to make waves in 2025. Fierceness targets the Breeders’ Cup Classic, Crupi eyes the Pegasus World Cup, and Mindframe is gearing up for a potential Dubai World Cup run. Fans can look forward to an exciting year of racing as these stars chase championship dreams.
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