Mindframe, the 4-year-old colt trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., won the Grade 1, $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs, maintaining his perfect 2025 record. Despite a slow early pace that favored closers like Sierra Leone, Mindframe adapted by moving from stalking to chasing mid-race and held off strong late challenges from Sierra Leone and others to finish first in 1:47.48. Ortiz praised Mindframe’s smooth travel and resilience, while Pletcher highlighted the colt’s ability to stretch out his natural speed against top-class competition.

Owned by Mike Repole and Vinnie Viola, Mindframe has demonstrated versatility with wins ranging from seven furlongs to nine furlongs, raising questions about which Breeders’ Cup race he will target at Del Mar in November. His connections remain open to options including the Dirt Mile, Sprint, or Classic, emphasizing his adaptability and consistent high-level performance. Sierra Leone finished a close second, showing strong late speed, while First Mission and Mystik Dan also ran well in the competitive field.