The Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Stakes is set to take place on April 20, 2025, at Sunray Park, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged three and up. This 6 1/2-furlong dirt race carries a $81,000 purse, attracting several accomplished sprinters.
Race Details
Race: Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Stakes
Date: April 20, 2025
Location: Sunray Park, Farmington, NM
Distance: 6 1/2 furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $81,000
Post Time: 5:00 PM MT
Eligibility: Fillies and mares, three years old and older, registered New Mexico-breds.
Field Overview
1. Right for You (NM)
Pedigree: Right Rigger – Dance for You, by Ghostly Moves
Jockey: Francisco Amparan
Trainer: Gary W. Cross
Owner: Maurcenia Cross & Tammie Jenkins
Analysis: A six-year-old mare, Right for You has shown consistency in sprint races and could be a strong contender.
2. Corrina Corrina (NM)
Pedigree: Mr. Trieste – Scared Money, by Carson City
Jockey: Tracy J. Hebert
Trainer: Gary W. Cross
Owner: Derrick W. Jenkins
Analysis: A six-year-old mare, Corrina Corrina has the pedigree to handle the distance and could challenge the favorites.
3. The Smooch (NM)
Pedigree: Comfort – A Kiss for Mom, by Roll Hennessy Roll
Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
Trainer: Raymond G. Valerio
Owner: S and G Racing, LLC (Phillip E. Sanchez & Harry Gonzalez et al)
Analysis: A three-year-old filly, The Smooch is stepping up in class but has the potential to surprise.
4. Miss Fluffy (NM)
Pedigree: Abstraction – Miss E Bar, by Firejack
Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
Trainer: Andres Gonzalez
Owner: Reymundo F. Resendez & Cruz A. Rincon
Analysis: A five-year-old mare, Miss Fluffy has performed well in past stakes races and could be a strong contender if she gets a favorable trip.
5. First Again (NM)
Pedigree: Axiomatic – Mia’s First, by Malabar Gold
Jockey: Miguel A. Perez
Trainer: Danny Morales
Owner: Larry E. Young
Analysis: A five-year-old mare, First Again won the 2024 edition of this race and enters as a top contender.
6. Mama Was a Rocket (NM)
Pedigree: Diabolical – Gator Prowl, by Roar of the Tiger
Jockey: Irwin J. Rosendo
Trainer: Todd W. Fincher
Owner: J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison
Analysis: A five-year-old mare, Mama Was a Rocket has the pedigree to handle the distance and could be a strong closer.
Race Outlook
The Russell and Helen Foutz Distaff Stakes features a deep and competitive field, headlined by First Again, Miss Fluffy, and Mama Was a Rocket. First Again enters as a top contender, having won this race last year. Miss Fluffy has proven consistency, while Mama Was a Rocket’s experience at Sunray Park makes her a strong challenger.
