Owen Almighty

Connections

Owner: Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing LLC
Breeders: Mark Stanley
Trainer: Brian Lynch
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz

Owen Almighty: 2025 Kentucky Derby Contender Profile

Owen Almighty, a 3-year-old colt by Speightstown out of Tempers Rising, heads into the 2025 Kentucky Derby with notable wins, including the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) (1:42.09 over 1 1/16 miles) and Ellis Park Juvenile Stakes (1:24.09 over 7 furlongs). Despite a sixth-place finish in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) (1:51.09), his 85 Derby points secure his spot. With a pedigree featuring Gone West and Bayern, Owen Almighty seeks his next win on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs in the Kentucky Derby.

Pedigree

Owen Almighty
├── Sire: Speightstown
│   ├── Sire: Gone West
│   └── Dam: Silken Cat (by Storm Cat)
└── Dam: Tempers Rising
    ├── Sire: Bayern
    └── Dam: Marchmont (by Mountain Cat)

1st Generation Pedigree

• Sire: Speightstown
  Speightstown, a son of Gone West, was the 2004 Champion Sprinter, winning the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at 6 furlongs in 1:08.11. He also won the 2004 Churchill Downs Handicap (G2) at 7 furlongs. Speightstown, who passed away in December 2023 at age 25, has sired 144 stakes winners, including 2025 Derby contender Sandman, and his progeny often excel at distances up to 1 1/16 miles, though some, like 2012 Travers winner Golden Ticket, have stretched out to 1 1/4 miles.
• Dam: Tempers Rising
  Tempers Rising, by Bayern, is a winning mare who earned $96,770, primarily racing at sprint distances. Her most notable win was a 6-furlong allowance race at Keeneland in 2019. She’s produced Owen Almighty as her most successful foal to date, and her pedigree through Bayern adds stamina potential to Owen Almighty’s lineage.

2nd Generation Pedigree

• Speightstown’s Parents (Owen Almighty’s Paternal Grandparents)
  Speightstown’s sire is Gone West, as you confirmed, a son of Mr. Prospector who sired classic-distance runners like 1990 Belmont Stakes winner Go for Gin. Gone West, who died in 2009, is known for producing speed with some stamina, as seen in Speightstown’s sprinting success and occasional routers. Speightstown’s dam is Silken Cat, by Storm Cat, the 1996 Canadian Champion 2-Year-Old Filly, who adds speed and precocity to the lineage—Storm Cat’s influence often produces early-maturing runners.
• Tempers Rising’s Parents (Owen Almighty’s Maternal Grandparents)
  Tempers Rising’s sire is Bayern, a son of Offlee Wild who won the 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at 1 1/4 miles in 1:59.88, defeating California Chrome, and the 2014 Haskell Invitational (G1) at 1 1/8 miles. Bayern, trained by Bob Baffert, brings stamina to the pedigree, though his progeny often show more speed than classic endurance. Tempers Rising’s dam is Marchmont, by Mountain Cat (another Storm Cat son), a stakes-placed mare who earned $85,000 and adds a speed-oriented influence—Mountain Cat was a sprinter, winning the 1995 San Vicente Stakes (G3) at 7 furlongs.

Additional Notes on Owen Almighty’s Pedigree

• Paternal Line (Speightstown): Gone West, a Mr. Prospector son, brings a balance of speed and stamina—his progeny include classic winners like Go for Gin, who won at 1 1/2 miles, though Speightstown himself excelled at sprinting distances (Breeders’ Cup Sprint at 6 furlongs). Silken Cat, by Storm Cat, adds precocity and speed—Storm Cat’s influence often results in early-maturing runners, which aligns with Owen Almighty’s juvenile success (wins at 5 ½ furlongs and 7 furlongs). Speightstown’s progeny, like Golden Ticket, have occasionally stretched out to 1 1/4 miles, giving Owen Almighty a chance at the Derby distance, though his best form so far is at 1 1/16 miles.
• Maternal Line (Tempers Rising): Bayern, by Offlee Wild, provides stamina potential—his Breeders’ Cup Classic win at 1 1/4 miles shows he can handle classic distances, though his progeny, including Tempers Rising, often lean toward speed (Tempers Rising’s best wins were at 6 furlongs). Marchmont, by Mountain Cat, doubles down on Storm Cat’s influence (Mountain Cat is a Storm Cat son), reinforcing speed and precocity, but Mountain Cat’s sprint-oriented career (best at 7 furlongs) suggests limited stamina in this line.
• Pedigree Fit for the Derby: Owen Almighty’s pedigree is a mix of speed and stamina, but it leans toward shorter distances. Speightstown and the double Storm Cat influence (via Silken Cat and Marchmont) suggest he’s best at 7 furlongs to 1 1/16 miles, as seen in his Tampa Bay Derby win (1:42.09). Bayern’s classic stamina gives him a shot at 1 1/4 miles, but his fade in the Blue Grass Stakes (6th in 1:51.09) aligns with concerns about his ability to stretch out, a trait we’ve seen in other Speightstown progeny like Sandman, who also faded late in longer races.

Owen Almighty’s Race Record (as of April 8, 2025)