Gosger

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Owner: Harvey A. Clarke Racing Stables, LLC
Breeders: Harvey A. Clarke Racing Stable LLC
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
Jockey: Luis Saez

Gosger: 2025 Preakness Stakes Contender Profile

Gosger, a 3-year-old gray or roan colt by Nyquist out of Gloria S, enters the 2025 Preakness Stakes with a strong 2-for-3 record, highlighted by a victory in the Lexington Stakes (G3) on April 12, 2025, at Keeneland. Trained by Brendan P. Walsh and ridden by Luis Saez, Gosger has shown versatility and a powerful closing kick, rallying from mid-pack to win the Lexington by ¾ length with a 96 speed figure. His maiden-breaking score at Gulfstream Park in February 2025 and a runner-up finish in his debut demonstrate his consistency and potential. Sired by Nyquist, the 2016 Kentucky Derby winner, and out of a Tapit mare with a robust pedigree, Gosger combines speed and stamina, making him a compelling contender for the 1 3/16-mile Preakness Stakes at Pimlico on May 17, 2025.

Pedigree

Gosger
├── Sire: Nyquist
│   ├── Sire: Uncle Mo
│   └── Dam: Seeking Gabrielle
└── Dam: Gloria S
    ├── Sire: Tapit
    └── Dam: Arch's Gal Edith

1st Generation Pedigree

• Sire: Nyquist
  Nyquist, a Grade 1 winner by Uncle Mo, won the 2016 Kentucky Derby and 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, retiring undefeated in eight starts. Standing at Darley America for $175,000 in 2025, he has sired Grade 1 winners like Vequist (2020 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies) and Randomized (2023 Ogden Phipps). Nyquist’s progeny are known for speed and classic distance aptitude, as seen in Gosger’s Lexington Stakes win at 1 1/16 miles.
• Dam: Gloria S
  Gloria S, by Tapit, was a stakes-placed mare who earned $259,623, winning at 1 mile and placing in the 2014 Martha Washington Stakes. As a broodmare, she has produced winners, with Gosger being her standout foal. Her Tapit lineage provides stamina and class, complementing Nyquist’s speed, which supports Gosger’s ability to rally at middle distances like the Preakness.

2nd Generation Pedigree

• Nyquist’s Parents (Gosger’s Paternal Grandparents)
  Nyquist’s sire is Uncle Mo, a Grade 1 winner by Indian Charlie who won the 2010 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and sired Nyquist and Mo Donegal (2022 Belmont Stakes). Uncle Mo’s progeny excel at 1 to 1 1/4 miles, adding precocity and speed to Gosger’s pedigree. Nyquist’s dam is Seeking Gabrielle, by Forestry, an unplaced mare whose family includes Grade 1 winner Seeking the Gold. Seeking Gabrielle’s Forestry lineage contributes speed, enhancing Gosger’s closing ability, as seen in his Lexington Stakes rally.
• Gloria S’s Parents (Gosger’s Maternal Grandparents)
  Gloria S’s sire is Tapit, a leading sire by Pulpit who has produced four Belmont Stakes winners, including Tonalist (2014) and Essential Quality (2021). Tapit’s progeny are renowned for stamina and versatility, ideal for the Preakness distance. Gloria S’s dam is Arch’s Gal Edith, by Arch, a stakes-placed mare who earned $122,154 and won at 1 1/16 miles. Arch’s Gal Edith is a half-sister to Grade 1 winner I’ll Have Another (2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes), adding significant classic pedigree depth. Arch’s influence, with winners like Blame (2010 Breeders’ Cup Classic), supports Gosger’s stamina for 1 3/16 miles.

Additional Notes on Gosger’s Pedigree

• Paternal Line (Nyquist): Nyquist’s sire, Uncle Mo, and grandsire, Indian Charlie, provide a blend of speed and middle-distance ability, with Indian Charlie siring champions like Uncle Mo and Liaison. Seeking Gabrielle’s Forestry lineage, through Storm Cat, adds precocity, as seen in Gosger’s debut second at 6 furlongs. This line supports Gosger’s versatility, allowing him to press the pace or close, as shown in his Lexington Stakes win (1:44.67).
• Maternal Line (Gloria S): Tapit, Gloria S’s sire, is a cornerstone of American breeding, with progeny excelling at 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 miles. Gloria S’s dam, Arch’s Gal Edith, by Arch, brings classic pedigree strength, being a half-sister to I’ll Have Another, who won the 2012 Preakness. Gloria S herself was competitive in stakes company, and her Tapit-Arch cross provides stamina, supporting Gosger’s ability to stretch out, as evidenced by his 1 1/16-mile victories. The Nyquist-Tapit cross combines Uncle Mo’s speed with Tapit’s classic endurance, aligning with Gosger’s 2-for-3 record and 96 speed figure.
• Pedigree Fit for the Preakness: Gosger’s 2-for-3 record, with a Lexington Stakes (G3) win at 1 1/16 miles and a 96 speed figure, indicates readiness for the 1 3/16-mile Preakness. His sire Nyquist’s Kentucky Derby success and Gloria S’s Tapit lineage, bolstered by Arch’s Gal Edith’s connection to I’ll Have Another, make him well-suited for Pimlico’s distance. Gosger’s closing style, shown in his three-wide rally in the Lexington, complements Pimlico’s tight turns, and his recent workouts (e.g., 5 furlongs in 1:00.60 at Keeneland on May 10, 2025) suggest peak condition.

Gosger’s Race Record

Notes:

• Career Record: 2 wins, 1 second, 0 thirds in 3 starts.
• Career Earnings: $292,200.
• Running Style: Versatile closer with a strong late kick, capable of rallying from mid-pack or pressing the pace, as shown in his Lexington Stakes and maiden wins.
• Gosger debuted on December 14, 2024, at Gulfstream Park, finishing a strong second despite hitting the gate, showing promise at 6 furlongs. He broke his maiden emphatically on February 15, 2025, at 1 mile, leading wire-to-wire by 1 ¼ lengths. His Lexington Stakes win on April 12, 2025, saw him rally three-wide to overtake the leader, earning a 96 speed figure. His lightly raced profile and closing style make him a dangerous Preakness contender.