The $100,000 Blue Sparkler Stakes lights up the turf at Monmouth Park on Saturday, July 12, as Race 7 (post time: 3:41 PM ET). This 5½-furlong sprint for 3-year-old fillies on the grass has drawn a deep and diverse field of nine, plus two main-track-only entrants. With speedsters, turf specialists, and stakes-tested fillies in the mix, expect a fast-paced showdown with serious implications for summer sprint form.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire × Dam (Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Biscuitwiththeboss | Samy Camacho | Brittany T. Russell | Holy Boss × Candy Striper (Twirling Candy) |
| 2 | Not Too Late | Sonny Leon | Uriah St. Lewis | McKinzie × Donna Getyourgun (Stormy Atlantic) |
| 3 | Serene Spirit | Paco Lopez | Jorge Duarte Jr. | Speightstown × Misericordia (GB) (Dansili) |
| 4 | Storm Changer | TBD | Dimitrios Synnefias | Name Changer × Stormin Sistas (Stormy Atlantic) |
| 5 | Win N Your In | TBD | Carlos A. David | Win Win Win × Hello Rosie (Yes It’s True) |
| 6 | Annascaul | Samuel Marin | Miguel Clement | American Pharoah × Epping Forest (Exchange Rate) |
| 7 | Gata Brazil | Isaac Castillo | Brittany T. Russell | Into Mischief × American Story (Ghostzapper) |
| 8 | Roja | Jaime Rodriguez | H. Graham Motion | Karakontie (JPN) × Redmeansgo (Red Ransom) |
| 9 | Laurice | Eric Cancel | George Weaver | Bolt d’Oro × Major Z (Candy Ride) |
Main Track Only Entrants:
Twirling Beauty (Twirling Candy × Strategic Dreams) – Romero Maragh / Raymond Handal
Flat Out Time (Not This Time × Flat Out Speed) – George Weaver
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Gata Brazil – Stormy Blues Winner with Tactical Speed
Trainer: Brittany Russell
Pedigree: Into Mischief × American Story
Form: Won Stormy Blues Stakes at Laurel; placed first via DQ in prior turf sprint
Jockey: Isaac Castillo
Angle: Versatile filly with strong turf sprint credentials; top-tier pedigree
Roja – Lightly Raced Upside Play
Trainer: Graham Motion
Pedigree: Karakontie × Redmeansgo
Form: Maiden winner followed by runner-up finish in Stormy Blues
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Angle: Improving filly with late kick; Motion excels with turf sprinters
Win N Your In – Florida-Bred Stakes Winner
Trainer: Carlos David
Pedigree: Win Win Win × Hello Rosie
Form: Sharp Susan & Susan’s Girl Stakes winner; third in Game Face Stakes
Angle: Making turf debut; strong dirt sprint form could translate
Pedigree Power Plays
Serene Spirit (Speightstown × Misericordia): Sprint pedigree with blinkers added; Paco Lopez aboard for aggressive ride
Laurice (Bolt d’Oro × Major Z): Stakes-tested filly cross-entered in G3 Coronation Cup; versatile and classy
Annascaul (American Pharoah × Epping Forest): Stamina-rich bloodlines; Clement-trained filly could surprise
Suggested Wagers:
Win/Place: Gata Brazil
Exacta Box: Gata Brazil / Roja / Win N Your In
Trifecta Key: Gata Brazil over Roja and Serene Spirit
Race Details
Race: Blue Sparkler Stakes (Race 7)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 3:41 PM ET
Track: Monmouth Park, Oceanport, NJ
Surface: Turf (5½ furlongs)
Purse: $100,000
