Meet the Contenders: 2025 Iroquois Stakes
xSometime (Inside) and Magic Wallet (Outside) has a dead heat at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
September 11th, 2025
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
Nothing Personal wins at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
#1 Nothing Personal ****
Pro: Easy debut winner at Colonial Downs; has a high ceiling.
Con: This presents a much stronger class test.
xSometime (Inside) and Magic Wallet (Outside) has a dead heat at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
#2 Sometime ***
Pro: Also won for fun in Colonial debut; credible second on turf last time.
Con: Speedy colt will have his stamina put to the test.
TwinSpires
#3 No More Cents **
Pro: Stakes winner on debut, albeit against Ohio-breds.
Con: Thumped in another Ohio-bred stakes; others likely classier.
So Special wins at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Media)
#4 So Special ***
Pro: Has shown talent on the turf but is likely to handle dirt, too.
Con: Like others in the field, lacks experience facing winners.
Spice Runner wins at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
#5 Spice Runner ***
Pro: Second best to Comport in Ellis Park Juvenile.
Con: Has been outfinished by that rival in both prior meetings.
TwinSpires
#6 Shake and Rattle *
Pro: Graduated over this track in his third attempt.
Con: Hasn’t been competitive since that maiden triumph.
TwinSpires
#7 Comport *****
Pro: Stakes winner has two wins and a second from three starts.
Con: Figures to be well backed, thus no value to be had.
Vost wins at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Media)
#8 Vost ***
Pro: Rallied from near the back to win his debut going away.
Con: Another slow start would not necessarily be ideal.
Nine ball wins at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Media)
#9 Nine Ball ***
Pro: Was up in time to win debut; obviously remains with upside.
Con: Curious whether the pace will be strong enough to benefit him.
Nine Ball is a debut winner in R3 at @ellisparkracing for trainer @riley_mott with @jaimetorresjcky aboard! 🎓
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) August 23, 2025
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#5 Pinky Finger edges #2 Maximum Prime in the Kentucky Juvenile at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
#10 Maximus Prime **
Pro: Placed a close second in Kentucky Juvenile second out.
Con: Remains a maiden after three attempts.
