2025 Chantilly Stakes – Race Preview & Analysis
Race Details
Race: Chantilly Stakes (Race 2)
Track: Assiniboia Downs, Winnipeg, MB
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Post Time: 8:00 PM CT
Distance: 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $50,000
Conditions: 3-Year-Old Fillies, Weight: 119 lbs
Full Field Breakdown – Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Linda’s Map (KY)
Trainer: Carlos Moreno
Jockey: Dane Dawkins
Owner: Linda Eidal
Breeder: Lucky Larr Stable
Pedigree: Liam’s Map – Magdalena’s Moment, by Harbor the Gold
Morning Line Odds: 4/1
Form: 147–3
Analysis: A daughter of Liam’s Map, Linda’s Map has shown tactical speed and resilience. She finished third behind Ginas Serenade last out, but broke awkwardly and was caught wide. With a cleaner trip and a favorable rail draw, she could turn the tables.
2. McGill (ON)
Trainer: Wendy Anderson
Jockey: Sven Balroop
Owners: Bill Meikle & Wind Dancer
Breeder: Tabitha Lee & Phoenix Rising Farms
Pedigree: Flameaway – Lexi Tap, by Pleasant Tap
Morning Line Odds: 6/1
Form: 84115–4
Analysis: Ontario-bred McGill has early foot and a gritty running style. She was fourth behind Ginas Serenade last time out, fading late after pressing the pace. She’ll need to ration her speed better to contend in the final furlong.
3. Welcometohollywood (KY)
Trainer: Jared Brown
Jockey: Ronald Ali
Owners: Jared Brown & John Ganas
Breeder: Endeavor Farm
Pedigree: Omaha Beach – Arch of Troy, by Archarcharch
Morning Line Odds: 7/5 (Favorite)
Form: 231–452
Analysis: This filly has class and consistency, finishing second to Ginas Serenade last out after a troubled trip. By Omaha Beach, she has the pedigree to handle pace and pressure. With a clean break, she’s the one to beat.
4. Ginas Serenade (KY)
Trainer: Steve Keplin Jr.
Jockey: Prayven Badrie
Owner: Arnason Farms
Breeder: Troy Rankin
Pedigree: Maclean’s Music – Spac, by Gio Ponti
Morning Line Odds: 6/5
Form: 1711
Analysis: The likely pacesetter and current form standout, Ginas Serenade has won three of four starts, including back-to-back stakes wins at Assiniboia. She wired the field last out and has the tactical speed to do it again. The only question is whether she can withstand late pressure from Welcometohollywood.
Betting Strategy & Race Prediction
Top Pick: Ginas Serenade – Proven speed and form edge
Value Play: Linda’s Map – Could improve second off the layoff
Exacta Box: 3–4 (Welcometohollywood, Ginas Serenade)
Live Longshot: McGill – Could surprise if pace collapses
