Meet the Contenders: 2025 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Citizen bull wins the Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Del Mar. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
January 29th, 2025
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita. 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.
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Madaket wins at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)
#1 Madaket Road ***
Pro: G3-placed on debut and along in time to earn diploma going 6f.
Con: Likely more prominent stepping up in trip, and stamina will be tested.
#2 Citizen Bull *****
Pro: Juvenile champ is the class of the field after back-to-back G1 wins.
Con: Rating ability probably tested here, and a two-turn mile can be a tricky distance.
Rodriguez wins at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)
#3 Rodriguez ****
Pro: Sire won the Kentucky Derby (G1) and this colt was impressive landing his first win.
Con: Relative lack of experience is the primary drawback.
Clock Tower wins at Kentucky Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
#4 Clock Tower ***
Pro: Hasn’t run a bad one and upped his game in graded company on turf.
Con: Arguably better on the grass and does not figure to be controlling speed here.
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#5 Valentines Candy *
Pro: Sire won a local Derby prep, the San Felipe (G2), nine years ago.
Con: Hard to endorse for any part, given his form versus easier.
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