The Heavenly Cause Stakes at Laurel Park is set to be an exciting race, featuring a competitive lineup of fillies and mares.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Distance: 1 mile on dirt
- Purse: $100,000
- Eligibility: Three-year-olds and upward, fillies and mares
The Contenders
- Bailintin
- Trainer: Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon
- Jockey: Tais Lyapustina
- Pedigree: Sired by Girvin out of Mandolin
- Overview: A four-year-old filly with a solid pedigree, Bailintin is trained by Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon. Tais Lyapustina will aim to guide her to a strong performance.
- Catherine Wheel
- Trainer: Chad C. Brown
- Jockey: Jevian Toledo
- Pedigree: Sired by Into Mischief out of Succeeding
- Overview: This four-year-old filly has shown promise in previous races. Under the guidance of Chad C. Brown and ridden by Jevian Toledo, Catherine Wheel is expected to be a strong contender.
- Malibu Moonshine
- Trainer: Todd M. Beattie
- Jockey: Angel Cruz
- Pedigree: Sired by Bourbon Courage out of Sunday in Malibu
- Overview: A five-year-old mare with a competitive pedigree, Malibu Moonshine is trained by Todd M. Beattie. Angel Cruz will aim to bring out her best performance.
- Opus Forty Two
- Trainer: Arnaud Delacour
- Jockey: Daniel Centeno
- Pedigree: Sired by Mendelssohn out of Laquesta
- Overview: A five-year-old mare with a consistent record, Opus Forty Two is trained by Arnaud Delacour. Daniel Centeno will be in the saddle, looking to capitalize on her experience.
- Vincey Girl
- Trainer: Jose Francisco D’Angelo
- Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
- Pedigree: Sired by Race Day out of Gracious
- Overview: This four-year-old filly has the potential to surprise the field. Miguel Angel Vasquez will aim to guide her to victory.
- Regaled
- Trainer: Samuel G. Davis
- Jockey: Yomar Orlando Ortiz
- Pedigree: Sired by Mohaymen out of Ascot Walk
- Overview: A four-year-old filly with a strong pedigree, Regaled is trained by Samuel G. Davis. Yomar Orlando Ortiz will look to bring out her best performance.
- Takethemoneyhoney
- Trainer: Michael M. Moore
- Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
- Pedigree: Sired by Golden Lad out of Goodonehoney
- Overview: A four-year-old filly with potential, Takethemoneyhoney is trained by Michael M. Moore. Eliseo Ruiz will aim to guide her to a strong finish.
- Royal Spa
- Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset
- Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
- Pedigree: Sired by Violence out of Bodacious Babe
- Overview: A five-year-old mare with a competitive edge, Royal Spa is trained by Rodolphe Brisset. Mychel J. Sanchez will look to capitalize on her strengths.
- Intrepid Dream
- Trainer: Gary Capuano
- Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
- Pedigree: Sired by Jess’s Dream out of Intrepid Tour
- Overview: The oldest in the field at seven years, Intrepid Dream brings experience and resilience to the race. Gary Capuano’s training and Jaime Rodriguez’s riding will be key.
- Oncourtcommentator
- Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
- Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
- Pedigree: Sired by Uncle Mo out of Curlin’s Fox
- Overview: A four-year-old filly with a strong pedigree, Oncourtcommentator is trained by Brittany T. Russell. Jaime Rodriguez will aim to guide her to a competitive finish.
- Sea Dancer
- Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
- Jockey: Sheldon Russell
- Pedigree: Sired by Mastery out of Cuyathy
- Overview: Another entry from Brittany T. Russell, this four-year-old filly has shown promise. Sheldon Russell will look to capitalize on her strengths.
