Race: De La Rose Stakes (Restricted)
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Track: Saratoga Race Course
Distance: 1 Mile (Inner Turf)
Purse: $135,000
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 4 years old and up
Divisions: Two divisions (Race 5 and Race 8)
Surface: Turf
Post Times: Race 5 – 3:27 PM ET | Race 8 – 5:10 PM ET
Race Overview
The 2025 De La Rose Stakes at Saratoga features two competitive divisions of older turf fillies and mares, each loaded with graded stakes talent, international pedigrees, and rising turf stars. With a mile distance on the inner turf and a field full of tactical speed and late closers, both divisions promise thrilling stretch runs and strategic jockeying.
Division 1 – Race 5: Key Contenders & Pedigree Insights
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Notable Facts |
| Alluring Angel (GB) | Junior Alvarado | Bill Mott | Fastnet Rock | 4th in G3 Noble Damsel; European turf pedigree |
| Les Reys (FR) | Joel Rosario | Miguel Clement | Penny’s Picnic | French-bred with strong late kick |
| Deep Satin | Jose Ortiz | Cherie DeVaux | American Pharoah | 5th in G3 Mint Julep; elite turf bloodlines |
| Heredia (GB) | Manny Franco | Graham Motion | Dark Angel | 3rd in G3 Beaugay; top-class Euro turf form |
| Edict (ARG) | John Velazquez | David Donk | Il Campione | Argentine-bred; longshot with upside |
| Way to Be Marie | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Rob Atras | Not This Time | 5th in G3 Gallorette; improving form |
| In Our Time | Luis Saez | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Not This Time | 6th in Sand Springs; tactical speed |
| Weigh the Risks | Manny Franco | Chad Brown | Mendelssohn | 2nd in Heavenly Prize; Klaravich-owned closer |
| Maggy’s Palace | TBA | James Ryerson | Palace Malice | Recent allowance winner at Saratoga |
Division 1 Analysis:
Top Pick: Heredia (GB) – Proven class and strong European turf form.
Live Longshot: Deep Satin – American Pharoah filly with upside.
Pace Scenario: Moderate pace expected; favors tactical stalkers like In Our Time and Way to Be Marie.
Division 2 – Race 8: Key Contenders & Pedigree Insights
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Notable Facts |
| Ozara (IRE) | Dylan Davis | Miguel Clement | Lope de Vega | Irish-bred with strong turn of foot |
| Do Gooder | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Jena Antonucci | Good Samaritan | Lightly raced; improving |
| Poca Mucha | Jose Lezcano | Bill Mott | Tourist | Veteran mare with back class |
| Movin’ On Up | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Saffie Joseph Jr. | Accelerate | Speed threat; 2-for-2 at a mile |
| Fun With Flags (IRE) | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | Zoffany | Euro-bred; top barn and rider combo |
| Storm Miami (IRE) | Kendrick Carmouche | Brendan Walsh | Blue Point | Needs pace to close into |
| Charlottesapproval | Javier Castellano | Mark Casse | Into Mischief | Pedigree power; versatile |
| Spinning Colors | John Velazquez | Mark Hennig | Hard Spun | Strong late kick; fits well here |
Division 2 Analysis:
Top Pick: Fun With Flags (IRE) – Chad Brown + Prat + turf = lethal combo.
Value Play: Movin’ On Up – Speedy filly with strong pace figures.
Pedigree Watch: Ozara (IRE) – Lope de Vega filly bred for this trip.
| Bet Type | Division 1 | Division 2 |
| Win | Heredia | Fun With Flags |
| Exacta Box | Heredia / Deep Satin / In Our Time | Fun With Flags / Movin’ On Up / Ozara |
| Trifecta Key | Heredia over Deep Satin, Way to Be Marie | Fun With Flags over Ozara, Spinning Colors |
