2025 Haskell Contenders at Monmouth Park

The biggest event at Monmouth Park - the $1 million Haskell Stakes, is set to celebrate its 58th renewal on Saturday, July 19.

The Haskell is a part of the Breeders' Cup Challenge "Win and You're In" series, with the race winner receiving an automatic spot with fees paid for the Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday, November 1 at Del Mar.

ADMIRAL DENNIS

Career Record: 7-3-0-1

Career Highlights: Finished fourth in the G1 Blue Grass two back behind Kentucky Derby runners Burnham Square and East Avenue. Won the inaugural Delaware Derby last out by over three lengths. Beyer Speed Figures continue to go in the right direction for a trainer who is no stranger to Haskell success.

Owner: Albaugh Family Stables LLC

Trainer: Brad Cox

Jockey: Luan Machado

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BAEZA

Career Record: 6-1-2-2

Career Highlights: Has hit the board in three straight G1's - 2nd in the Santa Anita Derby, 3rd in the Kentucky Derby, 3rd in the Belmont Stakes. Has three consecutive triple-digit Beyer Speed Figures to boot. Topping off his impressive credentials, his half-brother (Dornoch) won last year's Haskell.

Owner: C R K Stable LLC and Grandview Equine

Trainer: John Sherriffs

Jockey: Flavien Prat

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BRACKET BUSTER

Career Record: 7-2-1-1

Career Highlights: Recent winner over Wildncrazynight in the Pegasus Stakes, was second three races back in the G3 Lexington behind eventual Preakness runner-up Gosger. Bounced back in a big way over the Monmouth Park slop last out - winning the Pegasus by seven lengths.

Owner: B B N Racing LLC

Trainer: Victoria Oliver

Jockey: Axel Concepcion

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BURNHAM SQUARE

Career Record: 8-3-2-1

Career Highlights: Was a winner of the G3 Holy Bull and G1 Blue Grass during Derby prep season. Was a traffic-filled sixth in the Kentucky Derby before finishing 2nd behind a slow pace in last month's Matt Winn. Could be sitting on a big one.

Owner: Whitham Thoroughbreds LLC

Trainer: Ian Wilkes

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.

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EAST AVENUE

Career Record: 7-3-1-0

Career Highlights: This speedy colt got back to his winning ways last out in the G3 Matt Winn at Churchill. He's a G1 winner at age 2 and would be a G1 winner at 3 if not for a nose defeat in the Blue Grass.

Owner: Godolphin LLC

Trainer: Brendan Walsh

Jockey: Luis Saez

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GOSGER

Career Record: 4-2-2-0

Career Highlights: Had a five-length lead in mid-stretch of the Preakness before Journalism ran him down. Has never been worse than second in four starts including a win over Bracket Buster in the G3 Lexington.

Owner: Harvey A. Clarke Racing Stables LLC

Trainer: Brendan Walsh

Jockey: Luis Saez

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KENTUCKY OUTLAW

Career Record: 5-3-0-1

Career Highlights: Won the Opening Day Long Branch Stakes which is a Haskell Win & You're In. Followed that up with a third-place finish in the Delaware Derby behind Admiral Dennis. Has been ridden by Monmouth Park leading rider Paco Lopez.

Owner: Felissa Dunn

Trainer: Felissa Dunn

Jockey: Paco Lopez

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WILDNCRAZYNIGHT

Career Record: 10-2-3-1

Career Highlights: Was runner-up to Bracket Buster in the NYRA Bets Pegasus Stakes on Haskell Preview Day. That was his two-turn debut and resulted in a career-high Beyer Speed Figure.

Owner: Flurry Racing Stables LLC

Trainer: Dan Ward

Jockey: Isaac Castillo

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