Horse Race Preview: Hastings Stakes at Emerald Downs

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Race Details

  • Race: Hastings Stakes (Race 7)
  • Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • Time: 8:50 PM PT
  • Distance: 6 furlongs (1,207 meters)
  • Surface: Dirt
  • Purse: $50,000
  • Eligibility: 3YO+ Fillies & Mares

Full Field Analysis

1. Smiling Lady (USA)

  • Jockey: David Haldar
  • Trainer: Isidro Tamayo
  • Pedigree: Smiling Tiger × Banner Elk Lady (by Pleasantly Perfect)
  • Form: 47x18736x3
  • Record: 19: 5-0-4
  • Rating: 83
  • Insight: A seasoned mare with tactical speed but may prefer longer distances. Needs a pace collapse to contend.

2. Brookys Gal (USA)

  • Jockey: Francisco Monroy
  • Trainer: Isidro Tamayo
  • Pedigree: I’ll Have Another × Brookys Star (by Giant’s Causeway)
  • Form: 1114212511
  • Record: 25: 10-5-4
  • Rating: 93
  • Insight: In red-hot form with four wins in her last five. Versatile and proven at the track. Major player.

3. Shocking Grey (USA)

  • Jockey: Manuel Americano
  • Trainer: Justin Evans
  • Pedigree: Grazen × Seoul Unbridled (by Unbridled’s Song)
  • Form: x34x341544
  • Record: 17: 3-3-4
  • Rating: 104
  • Insight: Classy mare with stakes experience. Can close strongly but needs a clean trip.

4. Attracted (USA)

  • Jockey: Silvio Amador
  • Trainer: Blaine Wright
  • Pedigree: Enticed × Love’s Illusion (by Tapit)
  • Form: 112×1
  • Record: 4: 3-1-0
  • Rating: 106
  • Insight: Lightly raced and ultra-consistent. Won last start by 5½ lengths. Dangerous if she gets the lead.

5. Aloha Breeze (USA)

  • Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
  • Trainer: Tom Wenzel
  • Pedigree: The Factor × Flashy Doll (by New Year’s Day)
  • Form: x411x311x1
  • Record: 15: 10-2-1
  • Rating: 103
  • Insight: Speedster with a 67% win rate. Loves this track and distance. The one to beat.

6. Chai (USA)

  • Jockey: Isaias Enriquez
  • Trainer: Kay Cooper
  • Pedigree: Race Day × Find Your Spot (by Nationhood)
  • Form: 2x112531x2
  • Record: 8: 3-3-1
  • Rating: 92
  • Insight: Consistent filly with strong local form. Finished second to Aloha Breeze last out. Exotics contender.

7. Fun Money (USA)

  • Jockey: Kevin Krigger
  • Trainer: Justin Evans
  • Pedigree: Mrazek × Saudi Chroma (by Lucky Pulpit)
  • Form: 31332242×1
  • Record: 10: 2-4-3
  • Rating: 97
  • Insight: Won by nearly 9 lengths last time. Trainer-jockey combo is lethal. Could surprise.

8. Donna Wyn (USA)

  • Jockey: Kevin Orozco
  • Trainer: Ian Jewell
  • Pedigree: Numaany × Ole’s Miss (by Officer)
  • Form: 35x3613x
  • Record: 6: 1-0-3
  • Rating: 69
  • Insight: Lightly raced and improving, but this is a big class jump. Needs a career-best.

9. From Scratch (USA)

  • Jockey: Alex Cruz
  • Trainer: Blaine Wright
  • Pedigree: Flameaway × Dreaming of Susie (by Cowtown Cat)
  • Form: 24x31230x2
  • Record: 10: 1-3-2
  • Rating: 84
  • Insight: Consistent but lacks the killer instinct. Wide draw doesn’t help. Fringe player.

🧠 Expert Prediction & Betting Tips

  • Top Pick: Aloha Breeze – Proven class, pace control, and track affinity.
  • Value Play: Fun Money – Explosive last-out win and strong connections.
  • Exotics: Include Brookys Gal, Attracted, and Chai in trifectas and superfectas.