The My Lady’s Manor Stakes is a historic and thrilling steeplechase event, held annually at Monkton, Maryland, as part of the Maryland Timber Triple. This year, the race promises to deliver excitement with a competitive field of seasoned timber horses.
Race Details
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Location: Monkton, Maryland
- Distance: 3 miles over timber
- Purse: $50,000
- Eligibility: Five-year-olds and upward
The Contenders
- Uco Valley (IRE)
- Trainer: Leslie F. Young
- Jockey: Jordan Canavan
- Pedigree: Sired by Vadamos (FR) out of Musical Rain (IRE)
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding stepping up in class after back-to-back wins in maiden and allowance company. Uco Valley’s recent form and Leslie F. Young’s training expertise make him a strong contender.
- Storm Team
- Trainer: William Dowling
- Jockey: Justin Batoff
- Pedigree: Sired by Candy Ride (ARG) out of Stormy Dixie
- Overview: An 11-year-old gelding with a long and successful career, Storm Team is making his debut for new connections. His experience and proven ability over timber make him a formidable competitor.
- Shootist
- Trainer: Todd McKenna
- Jockey: Freddie Procter
- Pedigree: Sired by Smart Strike out of Heatherdoesntbluff
- Overview: Another 11-year-old gelding, Shootist was narrowly beaten in the 2024 Maryland Hunt Cup. His consistency and competitive spirit make him a key player in this race.
- Theda’s Boy
- Trainer: Kevin C. Boniface
- Jockey: Brett Owings
- Pedigree: Sired by Seville (GER) out of Theda’s Smile
- Overview: An eight-year-old gelding with a solid record, Theda’s Boy finished a close second in an allowance race over the Monkton course last year. He has the potential to surprise the field.
- Withoutmoreado (IRE)
- Trainer: Katherine S. Neilson
- Jockey: Eric Poretz
- Pedigree: Sired by Shantou out of Statim (GB)
- Overview: An 11-year-old gelding and 2023 Maryland Hunt Cup winner, Withoutmoreado is a proven stakes performer. His class and stamina make him a top contender.
- Bogey’s Image
- Trainer: Joseph G. Davies
- Jockey: Teddy Davies
- Pedigree: Sired by Imagining out of Casablanca Lily (IRE)
- Overview: An eight-year-old gelding with stakes experience, Bogey’s Image was third in last year’s Virginia Gold Cup. His resilience and experience over timber are assets.
- Wrestlingwithrae (IRE)
- Trainer: Leslie F. Young
- Jockey: Jordan Canavan
- Pedigree: Sired by Snow Sky (GB) out of Moody Queen (IRE)
- Overview: A seven-year-old gelding who recently defeated several rivals in an allowance race. Wrestlingwithrae’s current form and Leslie F. Young’s training make him a strong contender.
- Include It
- Trainer: Todd J. Wyatt
- Jockey: Elizabeth Scully
- Pedigree: Sired by Include out of Pissarro
- Overview: A 10-year-old gelding with a stakes win to his name, Include It narrowly missed victory in last year’s My Lady’s Manor. His experience and consistency make him a reliable competitor.
