The Eddie Woods Training program got its 10^th stakes winner of 2025 Sunday at Oaklawn Park when Alexander Helios battled his way to victory in the $500,000 Razorback H. (G3).

The 5-year-old, who is owned by his breeders John and Diane Fradkin, was making his stakes debut after a sharp allowance score on Jan. 18 at Gulfstream Park, which was his first outing for trainer Saffie Joseph, Jr.

In a full field of 14 going 1 1/16-miles, Alexander Helios got away cleanly and made his way into second just off the early leader Banishing. The pacesetter would carve out fractions of :47.60 and 1:11.42, with Alexander Helios never more than a length away. With a quarter-mile left to run, Alexander Helios poked his head in front and First Mission joined the top pair to set up a dramatic stretch drive. Alexander Helios, between runners, dug in gamely and held off his challengers to win by a head in 1:41.88 on a fast track.

“This horse shows a lot of natural speed,” said winning rider Tyler Gaffalione. “He breaks well and puts himself in the game. With [Banishing] going to the lead, the way they broke, it was just the right spot for him to be in and he was very happy with it. He’s a very hard-trying horse. He never gives up and showed his tenacity today. He battled all the way to the wire and got the job done.”

Alexander Helios is now a very solid 5-3-3 in 15 starts and has earned $542,170.