If you’re looking for racing’s next superstars, sometimes the best clues are hidden in the pedigree. Horse Racing Nation’s Prospect Watch highlights promising young horses with famous siblings or dams, many making their career debuts while others are beginning to find their stride in early starts. From Grade 1 bloodlines to million-dollar family connections, these newcomers carry high expectations and the potential to make their own mark on the sport.

Monday

Turf Paradise race 9 features Kazamataz, a 3-year-old filly by The Factor making her career debut for trainer Don Schnell. She’s a half-sister to graded stakes winner Mira Mission, who has earned over $616,000. Kazamataz will compete in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden claiming event on the dirt under jockey Leslie Mawing. Her dam Kazamira was Grade 3-placed and has produced a successful runner in Mira Mission. Owner-trainer Don Schnell sends out this homebred with morning line odds of 12-1 against 10 rivals.

Tuesday

Fair Grounds race 9 will see Karnes, a 3-year-old colt by Tapwrit, making his third career start in a maiden special weight going six furlongs on dirt. Trained by Jonas Gibson and ridden by Jose L. Ortiz, Karnes is out of Grade 3 winner Full Ransom, who earned $229,000. His most recent effort came at Delta Downs on January 24, where he finished 6th beaten 15 1/4 lengths in a maiden special weight at 6 1/2 furlongs. Owner Glynn A. Puryear, Jr. will be hoping his colt can improve off that effort as he cuts back slightly in distance. Karnes has been assigned morning line odds of 6-1 in this 11-horse field.

Wednesday

Turfway Park race 6 features Obelisk, a 4-year-old colt by Quality Road making his second lifetime start for trainer Eoin G. Harty. The Godolphin homebred is out of multiple Grade 1 winner Better Lucky, who earned over $1.28 million during her racing career. Obelisk will compete in a one-mile maiden special weight on the synthetic surface under jockey Andres Calleja. His debut effort came on January 15 over the same surface at six furlongs, where he ran fourth beaten 3 1/2 lengths. He’s listed at 10-1 morning line odds as he stretches out to a mile against seven rivals.

Gulfstream Park race 9 will see Chanteuse, a 4-year-old filly by Into Mischief, making her third career start and first on turf for trainer Todd Pletcher. She’s a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Magnum Moon, who earned $1.18 million before his career was cut short by injury. Chanteuse will compete in a five-furlong maiden special weight on the turf course under Irad Ortiz Jr. Her last race came at Saratoga on July 12, where she finished fifth beaten 7 1/2 lengths in a dirt maiden special weight going seven furlongs, earning a 75 Horse Racing Nation speed figure. The Bass Stables homebred will be trying the turf for the first time, which might suit her pedigree as she switches surfaces.

Thursday

Fair Grounds race 5 introduces Pointsetmatch, a 3-year-old filly by Nyquist making her racing debut for trainer Tom Amoss. She’s out of Grade 2 winner Ms Locust Point, who earned $676,000 during her racing career. Pointsetmatch will begin her career in a 5 1/2 furlong maiden special weight on turf under jockey Edgar Morales. The Greenwell Thoroughbreds color bearer was bred by Clearsky Farms and has been assigned morning line odds of 5-1 against eight rivals.

Gulfstream Park race 9 will unveil Princess Chloe, a 3-year-old filly by American Pharoah making her racing debut for trainer Sam Wilensky. She’s a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Brazen Persuasion, who earned $149,000. Princess Chloe will begin her career in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden claiming event on the synthetic surface under jockey Jesus M. Rios. Her dam Beholden has already produced a graded stakes winner, and owner Jeffery A. Cole looks to this filly following in those footsteps. She was bred by Town & Country Horse Farms and will break from post 3 against eight rivals.

Turfway Park race 4 features Family, a 3-year-old filly by Sharp Azteca making her racing debut for trainer Michelle Elliott. She’s a half-sister to Grade 2 winner Vegas Magic, who earned $247,000. Family will begin her career in a six-furlong maiden special weight on the synthetic surface under jockey Fernando De La Cruz. The Machmer Hall homebred has been assigned morning line odds of 15-1 against 10 rivals.

Turfway Park race 8 will see McLaughlin, a 3-year-old filly by Uncle Mo, making her second career start for trainer Christopher Davis. She’s a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Mucho Gusto, who earned an impressive $4.45 million. McLaughlin will compete in a six-furlong maiden special weight on the synthetic surface under jockey Sophie Doyle. Her debut came on February 6 over the same course and distance, where she finished 11th beaten 10 1/4 lengths. The Walmac Farm runner will be looking to improve dramatically off that first effort at morning line odds of 8-1.

Friday

Gulfstream Park race 2 introduces Our Souper Hero, a 3-year-old colt by War of Will making his racing debut for trainer Mark Casse. He’s a half-brother to Grade 2 winner Pappacap, who has earned $842,000 and was runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Our Souper Hero will begin his career in a one-mile maiden special weight on turf under jockey Dylan Davis. The Live Oak Plantation runner was bred by Rustlewood Farm, Inc. and breaks from post 5 against 10 rivals.

Turfway Park race 10 will unveil A Kiss Because, a 4-year-old filly by Brody’s Cause making her racing debut for trainer Michelle C. Brafford. She’s a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Silver Max, who earned $1.95 million on turf and synthetic. A Kiss Because will begin her career in a six-furlong maiden special weight on the synthetic surface under jockey Eddie Jurado. Her dam Kissin Rene has had tremendous success, with Silver Max winning seven graded-stakes races including the Shadwell Turf Mile (G1). This homebred for William Snowden now races for a partnership and will break from post 5 against 11 rivals.

Gulfstream Park race 2 will see Daham, a 3-year-old colt by American Pharoah, making his second career start for trainer Jose Francisco D’Angelo. He’s a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Hawkbill, who earned $4.83 million in his globe-trotting career. Daham will compete in a one-mile maiden special weight on turf under jockey Javier Castellano. His debut came on February 1 over the synthetic track at 1 1/16 miles, where he ran a promising second beaten 3 1/4 lengths. Owned by SBS Global, this Helen K. Groves Revocable Trust-bred colt will break from post 4 in a full field of 14.

Oaklawn Park race 4 features Darrow, a 4-year-old colt by Uncle Mo making his third career start for trainer Brad Cox. He’s a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Matareya, who has earned $1.61 million. Darrow will compete in a 1 1/16-mile maiden special weight on dirt under jockey Cristian A. Torres. His most recent effort came on February 2 at Oaklawn, where he ran a strong second beaten just 3/4 of a length at one mile. The Godolphin homebred appears to be improving with each start and has been installed as the 8-5 morning line favorite against seven rivals.

Turfway Park race 9 will see Devil Anse, a 3-year-old colt by Daredevil, making his third career start for trainer Ryan D. Walsh. He’s a half-brother to Grade 1 winner Divisidero, who earned $1.62 million. Devil Anse will compete in a one-mile maiden claiming race on the synthetic surface under jockey Abel Cedillo. His most recent effort came on February 12 at Turfway at 6 1/2 furlongs, where he finished seventh beaten 6 lengths. The Hinkle Farms homebred will attempt to improve while stretching out in distance.

Turfway Park race 10 features Starship Beauty, a 5-year-old mare by Hard Spun making her third career start for trainer Kelsey Danner. She’s a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Power Squeeze, who has earned $987,000. Starship Beauty will compete in a six-furlong maiden special weight on the synthetic surface under jockey Sophie Doyle. Her most recent effort came on February 21 at Turfway at 6 1/2 furlongs, where she finished seventh beaten 6 1/4 lengths. Owned by Starship Stables, this Forging Oaks-bred mare will break from post 7 against 11 rivals.

Saturday

Fair Grounds race 7 introduces Fire in My Sul, a 4-year-old colt by Justify making his racing debut for trainer Steve Asmussen. He’s out of Grade 1 winner Pool Land, who earned $530,000 during her racing career. Fire in My Sul will begin his career in a six-furlong maiden special weight on dirt under jockey Jaime A. Torres. The SF Bloodstock-bred colt sold for $200,000 at Keeneland November 2021 and now races for HRH Prince Sultan Bin Mishal Al Saud. He’ll break from post 4 against seven rivals.

Laurel Park race 2 will see Trip Switch, a 4-year-old colt by Curlin, making his second career start for trainer Fenneka T. Bentley. He’s out of Grade 1 winner Out for a Spin, who earned $392,000 during her racing career. Trip Switch will compete in a 1 1/16-mile maiden claiming event on dirt under jockey Johan Rosado. His debut came on December 29 at Laurel at seven furlongs, where he finished ninth beaten 29 1/2 lengths, earning a 43 HRN speed figure. Bred by Stonestreet and now racing for Turks Head Turf, he’ll try stretching out against five rivals.

Gulfstream Park race 7 features Into Amore, a 4-year-old filly by Into Mischief making her third career start for trainer Todd Pletcher. She’s out of Grade 1 winner Embellish the Lace, who earned $442,000. Into Amore will compete in a one-mile allowance optional claiming race on dirt under jockey John R. Velazquez. Her most recent effort came on January 25 at Tampa Bay Downs at 1 mile 40 yards, where she ran second beaten 2 1/2 lengths. The CHC homebred has been steadily improving and will break from post 3 against five rivals.

Sunday

Gulfstream Park race 2 introduces Double Jeopardy, a 3-year-old filly by Uncle Mo making her racing debut for trainer Todd Pletcher. She’s out of Grade 1 winner Avenge, who earned $868,000. Double Jeopardy will begin her career in a one-mile maiden special weight on turf under multiple champion jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. The Bass Stables homebred will break from post 8 in a full field of 14 rivals.

Gulfstream Park race 2 also features Oak Alley, a 3-year-old filly by Kitten’s Joy making her racing debut for trainer Brendan Walsh. She’s out of Chilean Grade 1 winner Vamo a Galupiar, who earned $194,000. Oak Alley will begin her career in a one-mile maiden special weight on turf under jockey Tyler Gaffalione. Bred by R.S. Evans and now racing for Qatar Racing, she’ll break from post 11 in the same competitive field facing Double Jeopardy.

Gulfstream Park race 7 introduces Sumood, a 4-year-old colt by Kitten’s Joy making his racing debut for trainer Brendan Walsh. He’s out of Grade 1 winner Lahudood, who earned $1.7 million and captured the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. Sumood will begin his career in a 1 3/8-mile maiden special weight on turf under jockey Junior Alvarado. The Shadwell homebred will tackle a demanding distance for his debut, breaking from post 4 against nine rivals.

Gulfstream Park race 7 also features El Zain, a 4-year-old filly by Medaglia d’Oro making her third career start for trainer Brendan Walsh. She’s out of Grade 1 winner Centre Court, who earned $961,000. El Zain will compete in a 1 3/8-mile maiden special weight on turf under jockey Tyler Gaffalione. Her most recent effort came on February 2 at Gulfstream at 1 1/16 miles on turf, where she finished fifth beaten 4 1/2 lengths. Bred by G. Watts Humphrey Jr. and purchased for $700,000 at Keeneland September 2022, this Shadwell Farm runner will break from post 10 in the same race as debut runner Sumood.

Sam Houston race 1 features Kristabell, a 3-year-old filly by Tapiture making her racing debut for trainer Steve Asmussen. She’s a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Gunite, who has earned $2.49 million. Kristabell will begin her career in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden special weight on dirt under jockey Stewart Elliott. The Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred comes from the same connections as her famous brother and will break from post 2 against six rivals.

These promising youngsters represent some of the most intriguing pedigrees in racing. Keep an eye on our Prospect Watch to follow their progress as they look to live up to their famous family connections.

Legend:

Div: Age and sex. 2F for 2-year-old fillies, 2M for 2-year-old males (colts/geldings), etc.

Top sibling (highest graded stakes): The sibling with the highest level of graded stakes won (G1, G2, G3) followed by the most money won if two siblings are at the same level.

Bolded names are mentioned in the article.