The $125,000 Miss Disco Stakes returns to Colonial Downs on Saturday, July 12, showcasing a competitive field of Virginia/Maryland-bred or -sired 3-year-old fillies sprinting seven furlongs on dirt. With a mix of proven stakes winners, rising stars, and pedigree-rich contenders, this race promises high drama and betting intrigue.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire (Dam) | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Conquerthosewecan | Sheldon Russell | Brittany T. Russell | Bernardini (American Victory) | 3/1 |
| 2 | Moon Cache | Raul E. Mena | Michael E. Gorham | Mosler (Moon Valley) | 15/1 |
| 3 | Shkhara Fire | Weston Hamilton | Jose Corrales | Friesan Fire (Rysy) | 20/1 |
| 4 | Mila Candy | Silvestre Gonzalez | Ilkay Kantarmaci | Twirling Candy (Filia) | 5/2 |
| 5 | Winfinity | Ben Curtis | John A. Ortiz | Not This Time (Winter) | 4/1 |
| 6 | Grayson’s Girl | Jevian Toledo | Brittany T. Russell | Gift Box (Drinking Dixie) | 9/2 |
| 7 | Safe Trust | Denis Araujo | Jose Corrales | Mosler (Annie Trust) | 12/1 |
| 8 | Green Eyed Monster | Xavier Perez | John J. Robb | Irish War Cry (Gracies Bandit) | 5/1 |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Mila Candy – Speed & Class Edge
Trainer: Ilkay Kantarmaci
Pedigree: By Twirling Candy, known for producing elite sprinters
Recent Form: 5th in the Jersey Girl Stakes; blinkers added for focus
Tactical Note: Drawn well to stalk the pace; sharp workouts suggest readiness
Winfinity – Home Track Advantage
Trainer: John Ortiz
Jockey: Ben Curtis (Colonial’s 2024 leading rider)
Pedigree: Not This Time x Winter (Awesome Again)
Colonial Record: Won the Keswick Stakes here last August
Betting Angle: Strong local form and rider-trainer synergy
Conquerthosewecan – Form Horse to Beat
Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
Pedigree: Bernardini x American Victory
Last Race: Won Laurel Park allowance on June 21
Jockey: Sheldon Russell, top-tier Mid-Atlantic rider
Style: Tactical speed with late punch
Pedigree Power Plays
Grayson’s Girl (Gift Box x Drinking Dixie): Stamina-rich lineage with Quality Road influence; ideal for 7f stretch.
Safe Trust (Mosler x Annie Trust): Proven stakes performer with 10 in-the-money finishes; gritty and consistent.
Green Eyed Monster (Irish War Cry x Gracies Bandit): Late-running style; pedigree suggests upside on dirt.
Suggested Wagers:
Win/Place: Mila Candy
Exacta Box: Mila Candy / Winfinity / Conquerthosewecan
Trifecta Key: Mila Candy over Winfinity and Grayson’s Girl
Race Details
Race: Miss Disco Stakes (Race 5)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 2:26 PM ET
Track: Colonial Downs, New Kent, VA
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 7 furlongs
Purse: $125,000
