Meet the Contenders: 2025 Jerome Stakes
Cyclone State wins at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)
January 2nd, 2025
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Jerome S. at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
#1 Enduring Spirit *
Pro: From a pedigree standpoint, step-up to a mile doesn’t figure to be an issue.
Con: Form outside maiden win leaves much to be desired.
Mansetti wins at Woodbine. (Photo by Michael Burns)
#2 Mansetti **
Pro: Invades from Canada where he won two of three, including Clarendon S.
Con: Both wins were over six furlongs and on a synthetic surface.
Ican wins at Horsehoe Indianapololis. (Photo by Coady Media)
#3 Ican ***
Pro: Second best to lone speed last time; barn clicking at 46% this meet.
Con: Lone win occurred in a modest Horseshoe Indy maiden going five furlongs.
TwinSpires
#4 Omaha Omaha ***
Pro: Ships north after dominant wins at Delaware Park and Laurel.
Con: Faces a more challenging class of horse on this circuit.
Georgia Magic wins at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)
#5 Georgia Magic **
Pro: Prevailed in duel to win at first asking; bred to handle extra quarter mile.
Con: Not an overly fast maiden win and will have to improve significantly.
Cyclone State wins at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)
#6 Cyclone State ****
Pro: After a slow start to career, has won last two over this track and trip.
Con: Got away with easy leads of late and there is other speed entered here.
Studlydoright wins the Nashua Stakes at Belmont at the Big A. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Chelsea Durand)
#7 Studlydoright ****
Pro: Brings experience and a pair of stakes wins in Tremont and Nashua to the table.
Con: Enters with seemingly less upside than some of these.
McAfee wins at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
#8 McAfee ***
Pro: Churchill Downs form was solid, albeit in an auction maiden and starter allowance.
Con: Relative lack of exposure in classier spots the main drawback.
Thorpedo Anna's little brother, McAfee, runs in the opener at Churchill Downs today! 🐻🏇
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) November 24, 2024
He's 8/1 on the ML.
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