Blackout Stakes (Florida – G1)

Thursday, February 6, 2025 — 4:00:00 PM EST | Race ID : 3500555

Grade I / Group 1*CPU – Purse : $500,000
Restricted to 3 Year Olds
6 Furlongs | ~1200 Meters | Three Quarters of a Mile
Fast Dirt

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The Sunshine State will be the center of the racing world this Thursday as a talented group of three-year-olds gather for the prestigious Grade I Blackout Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Post time is set for 4:00 PM EST, and the six-furlong sprint promises to be a thrilling contest. With a purse of $500,000 on the line, the stakes are high for these rising stars of the dirt sprint division.

The Blackout Stakes serves as a key prep race for other major three-year-old races, and a strong performance here could catapult a horse to the top of the division. Expect a fast pace and a fierce battle to the wire as these sophomores showcase their talent. Handicappers and racing fans alike will be closely analyzing the form and past performances of each horse to try and pinpoint the winner of this exciting Grade I clash. Who will emerge from the darkness and claim victory in the Blackout Stakes? Tune in Thursday to find out!

Post 1 – REJOICETH – 12/1 – saughduss Rejoiceth is a McKinzie colt whose dam is Sweet Fanny Sweet by City Zip. He’s a dirt sprinter with a best ranking of #236. His top speed, recorded over 6 furlongs, is 95.827. He’ll be ridden by J Dizzle and is currently listed at 12/1 odds.

Post 2 – PERKY LEASH – 20/1 – ewcholding Perky Leash is a longshot in this race, with 20-1 odds. He is a colt by Good Magic, out of the mare Top O The Class (by Most Improved) His best rank is 72nd in the Dirt Sprint division. His high speed is 89.894, which he achieved in a 5.5 furlong dirt race. M Kirkpatrick will be his jockey. Notable Races: -One In A Million Ii Dirt Juvenile -People Who Died Dirt Juvenile

Post 3 – BALI OR CRUISE – 18/1 – corzacan0 Bali or Cruise is an 18/1 longshot in this race. This Quality Road colt, out of Holiday Makers (by Empire Maker), is primarily a route specialist, evidenced by his best dirt route ranking of #1,273. His top recorded speed of 83.437 was achieved over a distance of nine furlongs on a fast dirt surface. Jockey C Orza will be aboard. Given his preference for longer distances and lack of sprint form, Bali or Cruise faces an uphill battle in this race.

Post 4 – BULLETS AT SUNRISE – 5/1 – kingranch Bullets at Sunrise is a top contender in this race. This 5/1 shot is sired by Gun Runner and his dam is War At Sunrise by War Front. His best rank is #6 in the Dirt Sprint division and he has a high speed of 96.845 which was posted in a 6F Dirt Race. He will be ridden by T Ace. Notable Races: -Nutty for Metal Stakes -I Cant Make the Breed -Alyoro Dirt Juvenile -Tequila Sunrise

Post 5 – MACHAZO PAT – 15/1 – lucia Machazo Pat is a longshot in this race, with 15/1 odds. He’s a colt, sired by Charlatan and out of La Femmina, by Medaglia d’Oro. His best rank is 1,883 in the Dirt Sprint division, suggesting he hasn’t been a top performer so far. His highest speed recorded is 92.774, which he achieved in a 6-furlong dirt race on a fast track. He will be ridden by jockey M. Olsen. Notable Races: -Las Breeders Latinas – Latinos del Mundo

Post 6 – URBAN RECON – 9/2 – simsters3 Urban Recon is a top contender in this race. As the number one ranked horse in the dirt sprint division, he has a clear advantage. Sired by Bolt D’Oro (scratchbred by Danzig), his high speed of 101.767, recorded over six furlongs on a fast dirt track, is the best in the field. With odds of 9/2 and jockey E Cerda in the saddle, Urban Recon is a strong favorite and a horse to watch closely. Notable Races: -The Happytime Stakes -Breeders’ Bowl Juvenile Dirt Sprint -Hoserhead Juvenile (2nd) -Vermont BB Juvenile -WAR AND PEACE

Post 7 – NOT A SHOW – 13/1 – desjettex6 Not A Show is having dirt success after starting on the turf track with a best rank of #191 in the Turf Sprint division. His sire is Showcasing (GB) and is scratchbred by Not A Single Doubt (AUS). While his high speed of 94.565 was recorded in a 6-furlong dirt race, his primary experience is on the turf. He’s listed at 13/1 odds and will be ridden by jockey V Gardner. Notable Races: -The Bobby Papin (3rd)

Post 8 – CEDAR KEY FOX – 7/1 – stuger0 Cedar Key Fox is a mid-range contender in this race. With 7/1 odds, he’s considered a decent prospect but not a top favorite. His sire is Adios Charlie and his dam is Foxy Bunny by Medicean. He specializes in dirt sprints, holding a best rank of #28 in that division. His highest recorded speed is 92.313, achieved in a 6-furlong dirt race on a fast track. Jockey J Drozd will be riding him. Notable Races: -Hungry Order Dirt Dash -My First Gunnevera Stakes -Golf Ball Dirt Juvenile -Hard Cat Dirt Juvenile

Post 9 – JINRU TIE E – 8/1 – newastin25 Jinru Tie E is a son of the prolific sire Into Mischief, out of the mare KC Iron Jaw, by Mitole. He’s shown a promising high speed of 96.227 in a 6-furlong dirt race. Despite his impressive speed, Jinru Tie E is currently ranked #412 in the Dirt Sprint division, indicating that he faces stiff competition and may need to improve his consistency to win. He’s listed at 8/1 odds for his upcoming race, with L Radzinski in the saddle. Notable Races: -ASR Championship Day The Juvenile Sprint

Post 10 – SEEKING THE ART – 8/1 – stuger3 Seeking the Art is a dirt sprinter with a strong pedigree. Sired by Dutch Art (GB) and out of Seeking Steen (by Pimpernel), this colt has shown a high speed of 91.538 over 6.5 furlongs. He currently holds a respectable #12 ranking in the dirt sprint division. With odds of 8/1 and jockey H Desitter in the saddle, Seeking the Art presents an intriguing option for those looking for a potential upset candidate in upcoming races. Notable Races: -Deposit Jose Dirt Juvenile -Midsoil Stakes (2nd) -High Roller’s Juvenile (2nd)

Post 11 – SABI NATION – 9/1 – corza10 Sabi Nation is a turf sprinter with a best rank of #73 in the Turf Sprint division. Sired by Sioux Nation and out of the Elusive Quality mare Wabi Sabi, Sabi Nation has a high speed of 93.528 posted in a 5F Turf Race-frm. Ridden by J Piotrowski, Sabi Nation has odds of 9/1 in this race. Notable Races: -Zachs Projects Dirt Juvenile -Bath Matt Turf Juvenile -Ghostlyformer Turf Juvenile

Post 12 – INSTA ICE – 15/1 – teamjalisco Insta Ice is a longshot in this race at 15/1 odds. He is a colt by Instagrand out of Iceheister Baby by Keen Ice. His best speed figure is 91.211, which he achieved in a 6-furlong dirt race. He is currently ranked #95 in the dirt sprint division. C Blackbeard will be his jockey. Notable Races: -Bad Leroy Brown Dirt Juvenile

Post 13 – SEVEN DAY WINDOW – 8/1 – slowrollny Seven Day Window is a Justify colt whose scratchbred by Seattle Slew. He holds a best rank of #78 in the Dirt Sprint division. While his fastest speed of 91.925 was recorded over a longer distance of 9 furlongs on a fast dirt track, his high sprint speed is 84.669. He’ll be ridden by jockey B Gruber and is currently listed at odds of 8/1. Notable Races: -The Stanford (2nd) -The ESR Say Hey Kid

BeerKeg’s Picks

URBAN RECON (9/2): Boasts the highest speed figure (101.767) and the best ranking (#1). A clear favorite.
BULLETS AT SUNRISE (5/1): High speed of 96.845 and a #6 ranking. A strong challenger to Urban Recon.