HBPA Congratulates Kristin Meldahl and Creed’s Gold on First Stakes Victory!

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The Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association extends a heartfelt congratulations to owner Kristin Meldahl, trainer Mark Casse, jockey Rafael Hernandez, and the outstanding filly Creed’s Gold on capturing the Grade 3 Hendrie Stakes at Woodbine on Saturday, July 5, 2025  .

Key Performance Highlights:

• 💰 A commanding 3¾‑length triumph in the $150,000 Hendrie, covering 6½ furlongs in 1:15.54  .

• A strategic, front-running effort under Hernandez, holding off barnmates Run for the Hills and Ticker Tape Home  .

• Creed’s Gold, a 4-year-old daughter of Jimmy Creed out of Foxyfromfairbanks, delivered a dominant performance following mid-race pressure  .

This milestone marks the first-ever stakes win for Creed’s Gold and makes it a landmark victory for Kristin Meldahl’s ownership. The filly, bred by Linda Griggs of Kentucky and acquired for $25,000 at Keeneland, is now 4–2–2 from just 11 starts  .

HBPA also applauds jockey Rafael Hernandez, who notched his 167th career stakes win—part of a rare Hendrie hat-trick at Woodbine this weekend