The Grade II Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes, a $750,000 turf race, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Churchill Downs. This one-mile event features a competitive field of 10 fillies and mares, each vying for victory in this prestigious graded stakes race.
Race Details
- Track: Churchill Downs
- Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
- Purse: $750,000
- Age Eligibility: 4-year-olds & up (Fillies & Mares)
- Post Time: 1:12 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Venencia (FR) – Recoletos (FR) x Sign of Life (Lemon Drop Kid)
- Trainer: Chad C. Brown
- Jockey: Manuel Franco
- Owner: Bradley Thoroughbreds, Laura Leigh Stable, Belmar Racing & Breeding, Cambron Equine, Team Hanley
- Age: 5YO Mare
- Recent Form: Consistent performer, placed third in her last race.
2. Movin’ On Up (USA) – Accelerate x Stifle Yourself (Cairo Prince)
- Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph Jr.
- Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
- Owner: Kenneth L. Ramsey
- Age: 4YO Filly
- Recent Form: Won her last race, showing strong finishing speed.
3. Pin Up Betty (USA) – Constitution x I’m Betty G (Into Mischief)
- Trainer: Michael J. Maker
- Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
- Owner: Three Diamonds Farm
- Age: 4YO Filly
- Recent Form: Has multiple wins at Churchill Downs, making her a strong contender.
4. Serene Seraph (IRE) – Blue Point (IRE) x Pacific Angel (IRE) (Dalakhani)
- Trainer: William I. Mott
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Owner: Wathnan Racing
- Age: 4YO Filly
- Recent Form: Won her last race, proving her ability to handle turf conditions.
5. Five Towns (GB) – Lord Kanaloa (JPN) x Guilty Twelve (Giant’s Causeway)
- Trainer: H. Graham Motion
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Owner: Merry Fox Stables
- Age: 5YO Mare
- Recent Form: Finished second in her last race, showing strong late acceleration.
6. Sacred Wish (USA) – Not This Time x Indian Wish (Indian Charlie)
- Trainer: George Weaver
- Jockey: John R. Velazquez
- Owner: Black Type Thoroughbreds, Swinbank Stables, Steve Adkisson, Christopher T. Dunn, Anthony Spinazzola
- Age: 5YO Mare
- Recent Form: A proven graded stakes performer, finishing fourth in her last outing.
7. Tax Implications (GB) – Mehmas (IRE) x Country Madam (IRE) (Medaglia d’Oro)
- Trainer: Chad C. Brown
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Owner: Klaravich Stables Inc.
- Age: 5YO Mare
- Recent Form: Consistent performer, placed fourth in her last race.
8. Poolside With Slim (IRE) – Churchill (IRE) x Kissepal (IRE) (Epaulette)
- Trainer: George R. Arnold II
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Owner: Glenn S. Bromagen II, Patrick Lewis, Sandra Bromagen
- Age: 4YO Filly
- Recent Form: Finished fifth in her last race, showing mid-pack speed.
9. Simply in Front (USA) – Summer Front x Complicated (Blame)
- Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
- Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
- Owner: Colebrook Farms
- Age: 4YO Filly
- Recent Form: Has multiple wins at Churchill Downs, making her a strong contender.
10. Special Wan (IRE) – Belardo (IRE) x Fast Jazz (IRE) (Frozen Power)
- Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Owner: Team Valor International & Steven Rocco
- Age: 5YO Mare
- Recent Form: Won her last race at Gulfstream, proving her ability at this level.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Special Wan (5/2 odds) – Recent winner, proving her ability at this level.
- Sacred Wish (3/1 odds) – A proven graded stakes performer.
- Five Towns (10/1 odds) – Strong finisher, placed second in her last race.
- Pin Up Betty (12/1 odds) – Has multiple wins at Churchill Downs.
Dark Horses:
- Movin’ On Up (5/1 odds) – Won her last race, showing strong finishing speed.
- Tax Implications (5/1 odds) – Consistent performer, could surprise.
