The Grade III Honeymoon Stakes at Santa Anita Park is set to take place on May 18, 2025, featuring a competitive field of six 3-year-old fillies racing 1 1/8 miles on turf for a $100,000 purse. This race serves as a key stepping stone for young turf fillies aiming to establish themselves in graded stakes company.
Field Overview
Here’s a breakdown of the contenders, their pedigrees, trainers, and jockeys:
| Post | Horse | Sire | Trainer | Jockey | Last Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jungle Peace (IRE) | Bungle Inthejungle (GB) | Philip D’Amato | Umberto Rispoli | 1st, Senorita Stakes (G3) |
| 2 | As Catch Can | Mo Town | Jonathan Thomas | Kazushi Kimura | 2nd, Bourbonette Oaks |
| 3 | Miso Phansy | Karakontie (JPN) | Leonard Powell | Hector Isaac Berrios | 1st, SA Allowance (4/18/2025) |
| 4 | Firenze Flavor | Liam’s Map | Patrick Gallagher | Drayden Van Dyke | 1st, SA Allowance (4/25/2025) |
| 5 | Atia | City of Light | Michael W. McCarthy | Juan J. Hernandez | 5th, SA Allowance (4/25/2025) |
| 6 | Schilflied | Mendelssohn | Patrick Gallagher | Antonio Fresu | 5th, Senorita Stakes (G3) |
Race Analysis
Favorites & Contenders
- Jungle Peace (IRE) enters as the 6-5 morning-line favorite. She is undefeated in three U.S. starts and has shown strong sprinting ability. However, this will be her first time racing two turns, making her stamina a key question mark.
- As Catch Can is the 2-1 second choice. She has experience at longer distances and finished a strong second in the Bourbonette Oaks. Her ability to close late could be an advantage.
- Miso Phansy and Firenze Flavor both come off allowance victories at Santa Anita and could be live longshots if they handle the step up in class.
Pace Projection
- Expect Jungle Peace to be forwardly placed, possibly setting the pace or stalking early.
- As Catch Can and Schilflied will likely settle mid-pack and look to close late.
- Atia and Miso Phansy may try to press the pace early but will need to prove their stamina.
