Trixy Delight’s Special (G3)

Sunday, July 27, 2025 — 3:25:00 PM EST | Race ID : 3503385

Grade III / Group 3*CPU – Purse : $150,000
Restricted to 2 Year Olds
8 Furlongs | ~1600 Meters | One Mile
Fast Dirt

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Welcome to “Trixy Delight’s Special,” an 8-furlong contest on the fast dirt for a promising field of two-year-olds! While all these youngsters have shown flashes of brilliance as sprinters, the mile distance (8 furlongs) presents a significant stamina test for many, as their best efforts have come over shorter trips. This race will be a true indicator of which horses possess the latent ability to stretch out.

1. QUALITY CODER (6/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Quality Road, a versatile sire known for producing high-class runners on both dirt and turf, often excelling at middle distances. His progeny generally have stamina. The mare, Tap Coder, is by Tapit, one of the most influential sires in North America, renowned for siring classic winners with immense stamina.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #449 in the Dirt Sprint division, Quality Coder posted a 77.875 high speed over 6.5 furlongs on fast dirt. While his sprint speed is moderate, his pedigree is absolutely loaded with stamina. The 8-furlong distance should be well within his scope, and he could be one to finish strongly.

2. TOP LISTER (15/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: Sired by Tonalist, a Belmont Stakes winner known for siring runners with stamina and a preference for classic distances. The mare, Top Storied, is by Tale of the Cat, a more speed-oriented sire, but one who can throw versatile runners.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #164 in the Dirt Sprint division, Top Lister achieved an 82.679 high speed over 7 furlongs on fast dirt. This is a good sign, as 7 furlongs is a demanding sprint that requires some stamina. The Tonalist influence should help him stretch to 8 furlongs, making him a potential value play at 15/1.

3. VIEW FROM CAESARS (8/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By the undefeated superstar Flightline, whose progeny are just beginning to hit the track. Flightline himself was a brilliant miler to 10-furlong horse. The mare, Stays In Vegas, is by Giant’s Causeway, a tough, versatile sire whose progeny often show stamina and fight.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #479, View From Caesars posted a 79.659 high speed over 6 furlongs on fast dirt. While his best speed is from a pure sprint, his sire’s immense talent and stamina, combined with Giant’s Causeway on the dam side, suggest he has the raw ability to handle the mile. He’s an intriguing prospect.

4. CHARVILLE (12/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Hard Spun, a versatile sire whose progeny can run on dirt and turf, often showing good stamina. The mare, Sidereal, is by Dubawi (IRE), a world-class sire known for producing high-class, versatile runners, including many with stamina.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #480, Charville has the lowest recorded high speed in the field at 72.687 over 5.5 furlongs on fast dirt. This suggests he might be more of a pure sprinter. However, his pedigree strongly hints at stamina, so the 8-furlong distance could be what he needs to show his true colors, potentially improving significantly.

5. SHADY DEFENSE (13/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Elite Power, a champion sprinter, so his immediate progeny might lean towards speed. The mare, Candy Spot, is by Street Cry, a highly influential sire known for producing classic winners and versatile runners, including Zenyatta. Street Cry adds a strong element of stamina.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #166, Shady Defense recorded a 79.768 high speed over 6.5 furlongs on fast dirt. While his sire was a sprinter, the Street Cry influence on the dam side provides hope for the 8-furlong trip. He’ll need to dig deep, but the pedigree suggests it’s possible.

6. STAGE COACH NOLA (9/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Stage Raider, a son of Pioneerof the Nile, indicating potential stamina. The mare, Veaux Carrie, is by Dynaformer, a truly exceptional sire of durable, high-class stamina horses, particularly on turf, but also on dirt.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #182, Stage Coach Nola is a serious contender based on her 87.58 high speed over 7.5 furlongs on fast dirt. This is the highest speed figure in the field over a distance closest to today’s race. Her Dynaformer influence is a huge plus for the mile. She looks perfectly suited to the distance and could be the one to catch.

7. OUTTOGETYOURBOY (10/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Tapit, a dominant sire of stamina and classic winners on dirt. The mare, Vulgar Slang, is by Distorted Humor, a versatile sire whose progeny can run well at various distances.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #59, Outtogetyourboy posted an 80.036 high speed over 6 furlongs on fast dirt. His sire, Tapit, is a massive indicator of stamina, suggesting this colt should relish the 8-furlong distance. He might be one who truly blossoms as the distances increase.

8. AFTERCOMERS (8/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Nyquist, a Kentucky Derby winner known for siring versatile runners, often with good speed and ability to stretch. The mare, Z’ha’dum, is by More Than Ready, a highly versatile sire whose progeny excel on both dirt and turf, often showing good precocity.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #340, Aftercomers clocked 77.962 over 6.5 furlongs on fast dirt. The Nyquist influence should give him a good foundation for the mile. He’ll need to improve his overall speed, but the pedigree hints at the ability to handle the distance.

9. STORM OF EGYPT (10/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By American Pharoah, a Triple Crown winner known for siring versatile, high-class runners with stamina. The mare is scratchbred by Storm Cat, a legendary sire known for speed, precocity, and often a strong will to win.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #373, Storm of Egypt posted a 78.439 high speed over 6.5 furlongs on fast dirt. The American Pharoah side brings classic stamina, while Storm Cat adds speed. This combination could be potent over 8 furlongs, allowing him to maintain a strong pace throughout.

10. WILDFIRE DORO (14/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Bolt d’Oro, a talented sprinter/miler whose progeny are known for speed and early maturity. The mare, Wildfire Lilly, is by Pioneerof the Nile, a sire of stamina and classic winners, including American Pharoah.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #191, Wildfire Doro has the lowest high speed among the group, 71.631 over 6.5 furlongs on fast dirt. While the Pioneerof the Nile on the dam side offers some stamina, his current form suggests he’ll need to find a significant jump to compete at 8 furlongs against this field.

11. HEARTOF THE JOKE (10/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Practical Joke, a talented sprinter/miler. The mare, Heartof the Nile, is by Pioneerof the Nile, a very strong stamina influence, known for siring classic winners.
• Race Outlook: Ranked an impressive #25 in the Dirt Sprint division, Heartof the Joke hit 81.761 over 5.5 furlongs on fast dirt. This is pure sprint speed. The Pioneerof the Nile mare could be the key to him stretching out, but it’s a big ask to go from 5.5F to 8F. He’ll need to conserve his early speed.

12. JUSTIFY IN TIME (8/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By the Triple Crown winner Justify, whose progeny are expected to excel over classic distances. The mare, No Lady This Time, is also by Justify, making this an inbred horse to a top stamina sire.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #431, Justify In Time posted an 82.036 high speed over 6.5 furlongs on fast dirt. The double dose of Justify in his pedigree screams stamina. This 8-furlong race should be right up his alley, and he has the speed to be competitive early. He’s a strong contender.

13. AS DOWN ROME (16/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By As de Trebol, and out of Burn Down Rome, also by As de Trebol. This inbreeding might concentrate certain traits. Without more information on As de Trebol’s progeny, it’s harder to gauge stamina, but inbreeding can sometimes lead to precocity or specific distance preferences.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #94, As Down Rome recorded an 80.662 high speed over 5.5 furlongs on fast dirt. While he has good sprint speed, the inbreeding and lack of clear stamina influences in the immediate pedigree make the 8-furlong trip a question mark. He’ll need to prove he can carry his speed.

14. AUTHENTIC LUXURY (9/1)

• Pedigree Breakdown: By Quality Road, a sire known for versatility and stamina, and out of Corner Tout, also by Quality Road. This is a highly inbred horse to Quality Road, suggesting a strong concentration of his traits, which include stamina and class.
• Race Outlook: Ranked #267, Authentic Luxury posted an impressive 86.063 high speed over 7 furlongs on fast dirt. This is the second-highest speed in the field over a distance close to the mile. The double dose of Quality Road should provide ample stamina for 8 furlongs. He’s a serious threat, especially with that strong 7-furlong performance.

Overall Race Outlook:

“Trixy Delight’s Special” is set to be a fascinating race where many horses have shown good speed over shorter distances, the 8-furlong trip will expose those lacking stamina.

STAGE COACH NOLA (#6) and AUTHENTIC LUXURY (#14) stand out immediately with their high speeds over 7 and 7.5 furlongs, respectively, suggesting they are already well-suited to stretching out. Their pedigrees also support this.

Horses like QUALITY CODER (#1), TOP LISTER (#2), OUTTOGETYOURBOY (#7), STORM OF EGYPT (#9), and especially JUSTIFY IN TIME (#12) have pedigrees that strongly suggest they will relish the 8-furlong distance, even if their best speeds are from shorter races. They could be the ones making strong late runs.

Expect a competitive pace early, with the true stayers making their presence felt in the latter stages of “Trixy Delight’s Special.”

Can They Handle A Mile?

The chart below takes a look into the field to help project whether the horses will be able to handle the stretch to a mile. Looking into the distance the mares posted their top speeds, the sire stats for the Sire x DS x DDS, and I even ran the pedigrees through Gemini and Chat GPT for projections on their preferred distances.

As the field has yet to be tested at a mile these are purely speculative, but the horses who’s mares were routers, and pedigrees project route success are coming in with an edge.

Perfect Scores – WILDFIRE DORO was the only across the board projected miler. STAGE COACH NOLA, OUTTOGETYOURBOY and AUTHENTIC LUXURY we’re close but have AI projecting they might need over a mile to hit their peak.

PP	Horse Name	Mare Peak	Sim Sire	Sim DS	Sim DDS	Gemini	ChatGPT
1	QUALITY CODER	Long	QUALITY ROAD – DR	TAPIT – DR	DANZIG – DS	8F to 10F	8F to 9F
2	TOP LISTER	Route	TONALIST – DR	TALE OF THE CAT – DS	SKY MESA – DS	8F to 9F	9F to 10F
3	VIEW FROM CAESARS	Sprint	FLIGHTLINE – ??	GIANT’S CAUSEWAY – DR	DANZIG – DS	7F to 9F	9F to 10F
4	CHARVILLE	Route	HARD SPUN – DS	DUBAWI (IRE) – TR	DEPUTY MINISTER – DR	8F to 10F	8.5F to 10F
5	SHADY DEFENSE	Route	ELITE POWER – ??	STREET CRY – DR	AWESOME AGAIN – DR	7F to 9F	7F to 8.5F
6	STAGE COACH NOLA	Route	STAGE RAIDER – ??	DYNAFORMER – TR	BROAD BRUSH – DR	9F to 10F	9F to 11F
7	OUTTOGETYOURBOY	Route	TAPIT – DR	DISTORTED HUMOR – DR	GIANT’S CAUSEWAY – DR	8F to 10F	9F to 10F
8	AFTERCOMERS	Sprint	NYQUIST – DS	MORE THAN READY – DS	SMART STRIKE – DR	7F to 9F	7F to 8.5F
9	STORM OF EGYPT	Scratchbred	AMERICAN PHAROAH – DR	STORM CAT – DS	MR. PROSPECTOR – DR	8F to 9F	8.5F to 10F
10	WILDFIRE DORO	Route	BOLT D’ORO – DR	PIONEEROF THE NILE – DR	BROAD BRUSH – DR	8F to 9F	8F to 9F
11	HEARTOF THE JOKE	Sprint	PRACTICAL JOKE – DS	PIONEEROF THE NILE – DR	HARD SPUN – DS	7F to 8F	7F to 8.5F
12	JUSTIFY IN TIME	Sprint	JUSTIFY – DR	NOT THIS TIME – DR	MORE THAN READY – DS	8F to 10F	9F to 10F
13	AS DOWN ROME	Route	AS DE TREBOL – DS	GHOSTZAPPER – DR	LYPHARD – TR	8F to 9F	8F to 10F
14	AUTHENTIC LUXURY	Route	QUALITY ROAD – DR	AUTHENTIC – DR	WAR FRONT – DR	9F to 10F	8F to 9F