Race: Mari Hulman George Memorial Handicap
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Horseshoe Indianapolis, Shelbyville, IN
Distance: 1 mile and 110 yards (Dirt)
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $100,000
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3 years old and up
Post Time: 2:56 PM ET
Race Number: 6
Field Overview & Entries
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Weight |
| 1 | Just Be Quiet | Joseph Ramos | Robert M. Gorham | Karakontie (JPN) – Quiet Talk (Quiet American) | 119 lbs |
| 2 | Gila | Corey Lanerie | Robert B. Hess Jr. | Mohaymen – Bashoosha (IRE) (King’s Best) | 119 lbs |
| 3 | Alpine Princess | Luan Machado | Brad H. Cox | Classic Empire – Le Moine (Lemon Drop Kid) | 125 lbs |
| 4 | Bru Na Boinne | Mitchell Murrill | W. Bret Calhoun | Arrogate – Mr Hall’s Opus (Unbridled’s Song) | 125 lbs |
| 5 | Our Pretty Woman | Mike E. Smith | Steven M. Asmussen | Medaglia d’Oro – Dazzletown (Speightstown) | 125 lbs |
| 6 | Windy Walk | Emmanuel Esquivel | Christophe Davis | Munnings – Missalaney (Unbridled’s Song) | 125 lbs |
| 7 | Little Jamie | John Velazquez | Ignacio Correas IV | Collected – Sudden Heat (Unusual Heat) | 125 lbs |
| 8 | Cat’s Cave | Orlando Mojica | Michael Tomlinson | Goldencents – Awesome Maneuver (Awesome Again) | 123 lbs |
| 9 | Night Kiss | Fernando Cruz | Tomas Medina | Midnight Lute – Dignaty (BRZ) (Redattore) | 119 lbs |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Alpine Princess
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Luan Machado
Form: 4-3-3 from 13 starts; stakes-placed
Pedigree: Classic Empire × Lemon Drop Kid mare – stamina and class
Outlook: The highweight and likely favorite. Consistent, versatile, and trained by one of the best in the country. Tactical speed and strong late kick.
Our Pretty Woman
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
Jockey: Mike Smith
Form: 3 wins from 7 starts; 5th in G2 company
Pedigree: Medaglia d’Oro × Speightstown mare – elite dirt pedigree
Outlook: Classy filly with graded stakes experience. Dangerous if she gets a clean trip.
Windy Walk
Trainer: Christophe Davis
Jockey: Emmanuel Esquivel
Form: 8 wins from 18 starts; won the Rampart Stakes
Pedigree: Munnings × Unbridled’s Song mare – speed and toughness
Outlook: Speedy and battle-tested. Could wire the field if left alone early.
Little Jamie
Trainer: Ignacio Correas IV
Jockey: John Velazquez
Form: 2 wins, 6 placings from 16 starts
Pedigree: Collected × Unusual Heat mare – stamina and turf-to-dirt versatility
Outlook: Always in the mix. Could surprise with a stalking trip under a Hall of Fame rider.
Pedigree Spotlight
Alpine Princess (Classic Empire × Lemon Drop Kid): Classic Empire brings class and precocity; Lemon Drop Kid adds stamina and durability.
Our Pretty Woman (Medaglia d’Oro × Speightstown): A blend of elite dirt speed and route stamina.
Windy Walk (Munnings × Unbridled’s Song): Munnings is a top sprint sire; dam line adds depth.
Night Kiss (Midnight Lute × Redattore): Late-running pedigree; could pick up pieces if pace collapses.
Top Pick: Alpine Princess – Class edge, top barn, and consistent form make her the one to beat.
Value Play: Windy Walk – Speed threat with a strong win record; could steal it on the front end.
Exacta Box: Alpine Princess / Windy Walk / Our Pretty Woman
Longshot to Watch: Little Jamie – Could benefit from a hot pace and a patient ride.
