06/22/2026
Caldera Race Overview
Caldera is set to make his second start of the year this Thursday, June 25 in race 6 at Colonial Downs. He has drawn post 6 in a field of 9 horses and will have Nik Juarez aboard for the ride. Post time is set for 2:54 p.m. ET.
Caldera has been installed as the 6/5 morning line favorite for this contest and looks to be looming as the main threat on paper. There is a good amount of speed in this group, so don’t be surprised to see him rate just off the pace, similar to his trip in the Bathhouse Row S. last year.
We are hopeful that Caldera will put forward another big effort and set himself up for an exciting second half of the year.
More on the competition:
#1 Who’s the King: this Parx-based gelding looks to be one of two main speed horses in this race and runs for the optional $50K claiming price for the Ness barn.
#2 Raise Cain: Gets some class relief off of two runs against stakes company. His best figures make him a threat—however, his last two starts have been lackluster.
#3 Holy Synchronicity: Takes a jump up in class from the claiming ranks and looks to be the other speed horse in this race.
#4 Lonesome Boy: Has improved significantly since joining his current connections at Parx. Can show a bit of speed too, but doesn’t look quite as quick as the two drawn inside of him.
#5 Statesman: Ran a big 91 Beyer in his first start of the year, but has since dropped off in form. If the Hall of Famer Shug McGaughey can get him back on track, he can certainly make an impact.
#7 Freedom Principle: Does not quite possess the figures to make him a threat.
#8 Union Fleet: Another who is a bit outclassed when it comes to figures.
#9 Break Out: Ships in from Hawthorne, where he was an impressive six-length winner in his most recent start. Most of his prior form has been on turf, but he is sporting back-to-back wins on dirt, and with a little improvement he could be in for a minor placing.
