The tenth race on the Mouttet Mile Race Day is the secondary feature, the Bruceontheloose Trophy.
The Bruceontheloose Sprint is for three-year-old and up horses at the Grade One level going 6½ furlongs.
Twelve of the best sprinters around are engaged in this event with The Quick Galloper analysis provided below done in post-position order.
1 – CALIFORNIA CROWN
- Form: Red-hot, winning just last week over 5½ furlongs.
- Weight: Carries 10 lbs less than in that victory.
- Assessment: Despite his momentum, the jump in class means he must deliver the race of his life to topple these giants.
2 – DESERT OF MALIBU
- Form: A star of the local circuit, narrowly beaten in the Port Royal Sprint by Rideallday.
- Fitness: Fresh and sharp after 20 days of solid preparation.
- Edge: Dane Nelson in the saddle adds championship-calibre confidence.
- Assessment: A major contender with proven Grade One credentials.
3 – WALL STREET TRADER
- Form: Absent since September, but thrives at 6½ furlongs.
- Jockey: Javier Castellano brings international class.
- Style: Can sit close to the pace or stalk patiently.
- Assessment: A dangerous player who could strike if race conditions suit.
4 – GET A PEPSI
- Form: Consistent at Overnight level.
- Assessment: Faces a steep climb against Grade One opposition. Likely outclassed.
5 – SUPREMASI
- Form: Narrowly beaten by Digital One in November.
- Assessment: Has peaked at Overnight Allowance. Unlikely to trouble the principals here.
6 – INTRESTNTIMESAHEAD
- Form: Inconsistent throughout 2025.
- Assessment: Hard to trust. Expected to continue his uneven pattern.
7 – MAMMA MIA
- Form: Pure speed merchant.
- Style: Will likely blaze the early fractions.
- Assessment: Vulnerable late, as stamina fades in the stretch.
8 – FLORINDIA
- Form: One win from six starts in 2025.
- Trainer’s Moves: Blinkers on, figure eight off, first-time Lasix.
- Assessment: A puzzle horse. Could improve with equipment changes, but remains a longshot.
9 – MONEY MARKET
- Form: Model of consistency in Overnight and Open Allowance.
- Style: Stalks pace, then pounces.
- Assessment: A solid exotic wager. Reliable and game, though may lack the explosive kick to win outright.
10 – MIGHTY GULLY
- Form: Rising star of the three-year-old crop.
- Style: Already proven at Overnight level.
- Assessment: Faces a stern test against seasoned sprinters, but represents the pride of local breeding.
11 – IS THAT A FACT
- Form: Dominant mile win over Run Julie in October.
- Style: Stays close to leaders, then surges late.
- Assessment: With so much early speed in this race, his closing power makes him a serious threat.
12 – OF A REVOLUTION
- Form: US import with 18 starts, 4 wins, 4 seconds. Last win at Gulfstream Park (Aug 2024).
- Morning Workouts: Fast on the local track.
- Assessment: The mystery horse. Could shock if his American form translates.
THE QUICK GALLOPER’S VERDICT
This Bruceontheloose Sprint is stacked with speedsters, closers, and unknowns.
Expect a furious early pace from Mamma Mia and California Crown, with Desert of Malibu and Wall Street Trader stalking closely.
The late charge should come from Is That A Fact and Of A Revolution.
