The Grade I Dunkin’ Diana Stakes headlines the turf action at Saratoga on Saturday, July 12, as Race 11 (post time: 6:14 PM ET) on the inner turf. This $500,000 event for fillies and mares aged 4 and up spans 1⅛ miles, attracting a world-class field of six turf specialists, including multiple Grade 1 winners and international standouts. With elite pedigrees, top-tier jockeys, and powerhouse trainers, this race is a marquee moment of the summer meet.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire × Dam (Dam Sire) |
| 1 | She Feels Pretty | John R. Velazquez | Cherie DeVaux | Karakontie × Summer Sweet (More Than Ready) |
| 2 | Choisya (GB) | Luis Saez | Simon Crisford | Night of Thunder × Fragrancy (Singspiel) |
| 3 | Lady Claypoole (IRE) | Joel Rosario | Richard Baltas | Starspangledbanner × Short Affair (Singspiel) |
| 4 | Excellent Truth (IRE) | Flavien Prat | Chad C. Brown | Cotai Glory × Moment of Truth (Teofilo) |
| 5 | Dynamic Pricing (IRE) | Dylan Davis | Chad C. Brown | Night of Thunder × Shemda (Danehill) |
| 6 | Be Your Best (IRE) | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Muhaarar × Kamakura (Street Cry) |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
She Feels Pretty – Division Leader & Distance Specialist
Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
Form: Four-race win streak including G1 New York, American Oaks, QEII Challenge Cup
Pedigree: Karakontie × Summer Sweet; stamina and turf class
Jockey: Hall of Famer John Velazquez
Angle: Proven at 9f; versatile on firm and yielding turf; elite Beyer figures
Dynamic Pricing – Chad Brown’s Rising Star
Trainer: Chad C. Brown (9-time Diana winner)
Form: Winner of G1 Just a Game and G3 Beaugay
Pedigree: Night of Thunder × Shemda; European turf influence
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Angle: Late-running style; excels on soft turf; improving with age
Be Your Best – Gamely Stakes Winner with Tactical Speed
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Form: G1 Gamely winner; three graded wins since December
Pedigree: Muhaarar × Kamakura; speed and stamina blend
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr., turf ace
Angle: Can press or lead; thrives on firm ground
Pedigree Power Plays
Excellent Truth (Cotai Glory × Moment of Truth): Group 3 winner in France; second in G1 Jenny Wiley and Just a Game
Choisya (Night of Thunder × Fragrancy): Dubai Group 2 winner; G1 Jenny Wiley winner at Keeneland
Lady Claypoole (Starspangledbanner × Short Affair): Santa Ana (G3) winner; second in Gamely; versatile and improving
Suggested Wagers:
Win/Place: She Feels Pretty
Exacta Box: She Feels Pretty / Dynamic Pricing / Be Your Best
Trifecta Key: She Feels Pretty over Dynamic Pricing and Excellent Truth
Race Details
Race: Dunkin’ Diana Stakes (Grade I)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 6:14 PM ET
Track: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
Surface: Inner Turf
Distance: 1⅛ miles
Purse: $500,000
