The $50,000 Washington State Legislators Stakes takes center stage at Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 7 on the card. Post time is 4:46 PM PT, and the race covers 6½ furlongs on dirt, featuring fillies and mares aged 3 and up. With a field of seven contenders, this sprint stakes showcases regional class, proven stakes winners, and pedigrees built for speed and stamina.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
| Aloha Breeze | The Factor – Flashy Doll (Seattle Slew) | Tom Wenzel | Carlos Montalvo | 7-5 Favorite |
| Smiling Lady | Smiling Tiger – Banner Elk Lady (Bertrando) | Isidro Tamayo | Silvio Amador | 5-1 |
| Vulin | Kitten’s Joy – Mystra (Stormy Atlantic) | Gary Greiner | David Haldar | 6-1 |
| Lapush | West Coast – Weekend Romance (Old Fashioned) | Tom Wenzel | Julien Couton | 4-1 |
| Brookys Gal | I’ll Have Another – Brookys Star (Atticus) | Isidro Tamayo | Francisco Monroy | 9-2 |
| Chai | Race Day – Find Your Spot (Tale of the Cat) | Kay Cooper | Isaias Enriquez | 8-1 |
| Shocking Grey | Grazen – Seoul Unbridled (Unbridled’s Song) | Justin Evans | Manuel Americano | 6-1 |
Pedigree Insights & Dirt Sprint Potential
Aloha Breeze, by The Factor, is bred for elite sprinting and has won 12 of 18 lifetime starts. Her dam traces to Seattle Slew, adding depth and class. Smiling Lady inherits speed from Smiling Tiger, a proven California sprinter, and brings local stakes experience. Vulin, by Kitten’s Joy, is turf-bred but has adapted well to dirt, with consistent finishes and a strong closing kick. Lapush, sired by West Coast, combines stamina and tactical speed, and is 3-for-4 at Emerald Downs. Brookys Gal, by I’ll Have Another, has shown versatility and late speed, finishing fast in her last stakes try. Chai, by Race Day, is bred for dirt sprints and has a win over the Emerald Downs surface. Shocking Grey, by Grazen, is a stakes winner at Santa Anita and brings class and experience to the field.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
Carlos Montalvo (Aloha Breeze) and Tom Wenzel are a dominant duo, winning multiple stakes together. Julien Couton (Lapush) is known for patient rides and has a 28% win rate with Wenzel. Silvio Amador (Smiling Lady) and Isidro Tamayo have teamed up for several upset wins in California and Washington. Isaias Enriquez (Chai) is one of Emerald Downs’ most experienced riders and excels in sprint setups.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Last Race Result | Speed Rating | Surface |
| Aloha Breeze | 2nd in Emerald Downs Stakes (6f) | 100 | Dirt |
| Lapush | 1st in Emerald Downs Allowance (6f) | 91 | Dirt |
| Brookys Gal | 3rd in Emerald Downs Stakes (6f) | 94 | Dirt |
| Shocking Grey | 4th in Emerald Downs Stakes (6f) | 100 | Dirt |
| Smiling Lady | 5th in Emerald Downs Stakes (6f) | 83 | Dirt |
| Chai | 7th in Emerald Downs Stakes (6f) | 91 | Dirt |
| Vulin | 4th in Emerald Downs Allowance (1m) | 94 | Dirt |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Aloha Breeze – tactical speed, top speed figure, proven stakes class
Place: Lapush – improving form, strong trainer-jockey combo
Show: Brookys Gal – late kick and consistent stakes finishes
