Racehorses begin their racing careers at age two. While not every horse will race at two, many do. It’s exciting to have a two year old starter because you might be unveiling racing’s next star. If a horse is not ready to race at two it’s normally due to sustaining an injury, not being ready mentally or possibly being behind with their physical development.
While our trainers have some sense where each two year old will be successful, it’s as much art as it is science. Will they prefer running on the dirt or turf? Will they prefer a muddy track or soft turf? Will they want to sprint or run longer distances? The answers to all these questions will take time.
In 2025, we (Woodford Racing, Peter Dorsman Racing, LLC) have twenty three two year old colts and fillies that could potentially begin racing. Some have had an initial start, some will start soon, some will start in the Fall and some won’t race until 2026. Twenty of the twenty three have been named and below is the current roster!
Colts (Sire’s Name)
- City of Gold (City of Light)
- Commentate (Candy Ride)
- Double Entendre (Tapit)
- Fortius (Game Winner)
- Honoree (Code of Honor) He’s a New York Bred who ran sixth first time out in open company at Saratoga. The race was rained off the turf. He will run next on July 30 against New York Breds on the turf.
- Mojacar (Essential Quality)
- Mount Vernon (Constitution)
- Pedroza (Not This Time)
- Roguishness (Into Mischief) Ran seventh first time out at Ellis Park in Kentucky.
Fillies (Sire’s Name)
- Acquazurra (Girvin)
- Atropa (Into Mischief) Ran sixth first time out at Saratoga on a sloppy track.
- Defining Role (Street Boss)
- Love and Trust (Constitution)
- Sacred Goddess (Kantharos) Won first time out on the turf at Saratoga.
- Sailing Home (Complexity)
- Take a Bow (Curlin)
- Three Sixty (Twirling Candy) Ran fourth first time out at Saratoga on a sloppy track. The race was rained off the turf.
- Vespertine (Twirling Candy)
- Vivo Stavolta (Not This Time)
- White Smoke (Essential Quality)
Our first winner from the group was Sacred Goddess who won going five and a half furlongs on the turf at Saratoga. She was ridden by the Meet’s current leading jockey (Irad Ortiz). If all goes according to plan, she will run next in the Bolton Landing Stakes at Saratoga on August 17.