The The Very One Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is set to be an exciting turf sprint, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged three and up. This five-furlong race offers a $100,000 purse, attracting some of the top turf sprinters in the country.
Race Details
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Venue: Pimlico Race Course
- Distance: 5 furlongs
- Surface: Turf
- Purse: $100,000
Top Contenders
1. Future Is Now
- Jockey: Paco Lopez
- Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
- Pedigree: Sired by Great Notion, out of Equineline Reports – Past as Prelude
- Strengths: Consistent performer in turf sprints, won last race by 2¼ lengths
2. Shoshanah
- Jockey: Martina Rojas
- Trainer: Kyle M. Horlacher
- Pedigree: Sired by Weigelia, out of Dancingwithdebbie
- Strengths: Strong closing speed, finished second in last race by a neck
3. Hollywood Walk
- Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez
- Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
- Pedigree: Sired by Animal Kingdom, out of Walk of Stars
- Strengths: Tactical speed, improving form
4. Queen of the Mud (IRE)
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: H. Graham Motion
- Pedigree: Sired by Kodiac (GB), out of Jawlaat (IRE)
- Strengths: European turf pedigree, strong finishing kick
5. High Class
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
- Pedigree: Sired by Into Mischief, out of Euroboss
- Strengths: Versatile runner, capable of handling pressure
6. La Traviesa
- Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
- Trainer: Michael R. Matz
- Pedigree: Sired by Violence, out of Ayers Rock
- Strengths: Strong stamina, looking to step up in class
Race Analysis
- Pace Projection: Expect a fast early pace, with Future Is Now and Hollywood Walk likely to set the tempo. Queen of the Mud and Shoshanah will look to capitalize on a late surge.
- Track Conditions: Pimlico’s turf course favors speed horses, making gate position crucial.
- X-Factor: Queen of the Mud, who has shown adaptability in different conditions, could surprise the field.
