Miss Code West clinched three stakes victories, including a notable win against Open Company in the Seas All In on December 20, the final day of the 2025 season, earning the title of Horse of the Year. This marks her third consecutive Horse of the Year award, tying her with Welder, Remington Park’s most successful horse in terms of wins and Horse of the Year titles.
Welder, known for winning more races at Remington Park than any other Thoroughbred at age 16, secured the Horse of the Year honor three years in a row from 2018 to 2020. Both Welder and Miss Code West are the only horses in Remington Park history to have multiple Horse of the Year titles.
Miss Code West, a 4-year-old filly bred in Oklahoma by the Kipling mare Inkamis’ dam Code West, has won 10 races at Remington Park, aiming to match Welder’s record set on August 27, 2021. Owned by Jeffrey and Julie Puryear of Denton, Texas, and trained by Kevin Scholl, she secured three wins in this event with jockey Floyd Wesey Jr. Regularly ridden by Wesey, her victories include the She’s All-In Stakes, Oklahoma Classic Distaff Turf, and Bob Barry Memorial Stakes — the latter two on turf against other Oklahoma horses.
She uniquely won three races during this tournament’s black figure races. Although Letta’s Legacy beat Miss Code West twice, those races were not stakes and were over distances she doesn’t favor. Miss Code West excels on turf and on main track turns, boasting five consecutive stakes wins at Remington Park since the Oklahoma Classic Distaff Handicap on October 18, 2024, with her last stakes loss there on September 29, 2024.
In this tournament, Miss Code West recorded five starts, three wins, and two seconds, and throughout her career, she has 18 wins, 13 losses, and 3 thirds, amassing earnings of $618,277. Bred by Brian Hawke, a top Remington Park owner and breeder, she was bought by the Puryears for $12,000 at the 2022 Texas Thoroughbred Association Yearling Sale. She also earned the Champion Older Filly and Champion Turf Performer titles.
The article also highlights other 2025 winners:
– Express Kid, the Champion 2-year-old male, surprised many by winning the $300,000 Springboard Mile and ranking in the nation’s top 10 for Kentucky Derby points. Purchased for just $2,000, he triumphed under trainer Wade Rarick, jockey Jose Alvarez, and owner Steve Haar.
– Not Already, named Champion 2-year-old filly, earned wins including the Toby Keith Stakes on closing night, with a perfect 3-3 record. She is trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Erik Asmussen.
– Mr. Omaha, Champion 3-year-old stallion, rebounded after a loss to win the Oklahoma Classics Cup and Jim Thorpe Handicap, coached by Joe O’Folter and ridden by Luis Quinonez.
– So There She Was, the leading 3-year-old filly, won the prestigious Remington Park Oaks and previously took the Grade 3 Torrey Pines Stakes at Del Mar.
– Zebul, Champion Older Male, secured his title after a tight competition with Gigante, winning the Jeffrey Hawke Memorial Stakes and several allowance races.
– Letta’s Legacy, Champion Sprinter, owned and bred by CR Trout, excelled over sprint distances, defeating Miss Code West multiple times and showcasing strong race performances in 2025.
– Love Pack, Champion Kramer, dominated claiming races with five victories during the season, owned and trained under Barry Hodgson’s guidance.
Since opening in 2005, Remington Park has contributed over $402 million to Oklahoma’s General Education Fund. Located in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District, Remington Park offers year-round horse racing and casino gaming for patrons 18 and older. For more details, visit remingtonpark.com.
Fan Take: This wrap-up of the 2025 season at Remington Park underscores the rising stars and enduring champions in horse racing, spotlighting speed, stamina, and strategic racing. For fans, it highlights the exciting evolution of the sport and promises thrilling competition as new talents emerge alongside seasoned contenders.
