The Grade III Baird Doubledogdare Stakes is set to take place on April 18, 2025, at Keeneland, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged four and up. The 1 1/16-mile dirt race carries a $350,000 purse, attracting several accomplished graded stakes winners.
Race Details
Race: Baird Doubledogdare Stakes (G3)
Date: April 18, 2025
Location: Keeneland Racecourse
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)
Purse: $350,000
Post Time: 5:16 PM ET
Field Overview
1. Just F Y I (7/2)
Pedigree: Justify – Star Act
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Trainer: William I. Mott
Owner: George Krikorian
Analysis: The 2023 Eclipse Award-winning 2-year-old filly returns to Keeneland after finishing second in last year’s Ashland Stakes. She has shown consistency at the graded stakes level and will look to improve off her runner-up finish at Gulfstream Park in March.
2. Gin Gin (30/1)
Pedigree: Hightail – Before You Know It
Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
Owner: Calumet Farm
Analysis: A longshot in the field, Gin Gin makes her debut for trainer Brendan Walsh after transferring from Brad Cox’s barn. She competed in the 2024 Kentucky Oaks but has yet to establish herself at the graded stakes level.
3. Neon Icon (20/1)
Pedigree: Arrogate – Mademoiselle Coco
Jockey: Luis Saez
Trainer: George R. Arnold II
Owner: Glenn Bromagen II & Michael Dahir
Analysis: A lightly raced filly with potential upside, Neon Icon will need to step up against this tough field. Her pedigree suggests stamina, but she faces a significant class test.
4. Dreaming of Mo (10/1)
Pedigree: Uncle Mo – Dreaming of You
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Trainer: Dale L. Romans
Owner: Blue Devil Racing Stable
Analysis: A five-year-old mare with experience, Dreaming of Mo has shown flashes of talent but will need a strong performance to contend with the top-tier fillies in this race.
5. Tarifa (3/1)
Pedigree: Bernardini – Kite Beach
Jockey: Florent Geroux
Trainer: Brad H. Cox
Owner: Godolphin, LLC
Analysis: A multiple graded stakes winner, Tarifa finished third in the Beholder Mile Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita Park. She has been consistent at the graded stakes level and is expected to be a major contender.
6. Candied (8/5)
Pedigree: Candy Ride (ARG) – Toni Tools
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners & B Flay Thoroughbreds
Analysis: The morning-line favorite, Candied is a Grade 1 winner making her 4-year-old debut. She finished third in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) and has one of the highest Equibase Speed Figures (102) in the field. However, she must overcome a layoff since the Breeders’ Cup.
7. Occult (7/2)
Pedigree: Into Mischief – Magical Feeling
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Owner: Alpha Delta Stables
Analysis: A graded stakes winner, Occult finished second in the Spinster Stakes (G1) last year. She has the class to compete but will need a strong effort to challenge Candied and Tarifa.
Race Outlook
The Baird Doubledogdare Stakes features a deep and competitive field, headlined by Candied, Just F Y I, and Tarifa. Candied enters as the favorite, but her layoff could be a factor. Tarifa has proven consistency, while Just F Y I looks to regain her top form. Occult is another serious contender, having placed in multiple graded stakes.
