Aqueduct Racetrack sets the stage for one of the premier juvenile events on the calendar: the New York Stallion Series Stakes for two-year-old fillies, with a $500,000 purse up for grabs. Contested over seven furlongs on dirt, this restricted stakes event highlights emerging talent bred in the Empire State.
Race Profile
- Date: December 14, 2024
- Distance: 7 furlongs
- Surface: Dirt
- Eligibility: New York-sired 2YO fillies
- Entry Fees:
- Nomination: $500
- Entry: $3,000
- Starter: $4,500
- Supplemental: $2,500 + all fees
- Weight Assignments:
- Base: 122 lbs
- -2 lbs: Non-winners beyond maiden/claiming
- -4 lbs: Maidens
- Purse Distribution:
- Winner: 55%
- Second: 20%
- Third: 12%
- Fourth: 6%
- Fifth: 4%
- Remaining: 3% split evenly
- Trophy awarded to the winning owner
Confirmed Fillies & Weights
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bam’s Bliss Kiss | L R Rivera Jr. | D P Duggan | 120 lbs |
| Stunning Sugar | L J Luzzi | P W Barrow | 120 lbs |
| Mischief Lady | R Silvera | E R Barker | 120 lbs |
| Idyll Gossip | R R Maragh | P W Barrow | 122 lbs |
| Blossoming Erudite | E Ruiz | C A David | 120 lbs |
| Queen Atlas | E Cancel | C J Englehart | 120 lbs |
| Boston’s Phinest | M Franco | C C Brown | 120 lbs |
| Storm Changer | F Jara | D K Synnefias | 120 lbs |
| D’s a Rock | K Davis | C Summers | 120 lbs |
| Princess Mischief | J Castellano | C J Englehart | 120 lbs |
| Material Girl | D Davis | C C Brown | 118 lbs |
| Stone Smuggler | J Lezcano | J R Abreu | 122 lbs |
Contenders to Watch
- Idyll Gossip: Carries top weight, indicating proven form; versatile filly with tactical options.
- Boston’s Phinest & Material Girl: Both from the Chad Brown barn—expect sharp placement and race-readiness. Material Girl gets a notable weight break at 118 lbs.
- Princess Mischief: With seasoned jockey Javier Castellano aboard, she could shine if the pace sets up for a late move.
- Stone Smuggler: One of the few sharing the top weight, suggesting she’s in peak condition and ready to compete at stakes level.
Strategic Takeaways
- Weight allowances give maidens and non-winners a chance to level the playing field, favoring fillies like Material Girl.
- Jockey depth includes Castellano, Franco, Davis, and Lezcano—expect crafty positioning and aggressive finishing moves.
- The seven-furlong distance demands a balance of speed and staying power, which suits fillies with tactical versatility and pace resilience.
Final Thoughts
With elite connections, emerging pedigree lines, and a six-figure purse on the line, the New York Stallion Series Stakes promises a thrilling showcase of future stars. Whether it’s the class of Idyll Gossip, the consistency of Chad Brown’s duo, or the rallying style of Princess Mischief, this is where reputations begin—and futures are forged.
