Horse Race Preview: Race 5 – Regret Stakes at Monmouth Park

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The $100,000 Regret Stakes returns to Monmouth Park on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 5 on the card. Post time is set for 2:46 PM ET, and the race covers six furlongs on dirt for fillies and mares aged 3 and up. With a field of seven contenders, this sprint stakes features regional class, stakes-tested mares, and pedigrees built for speed and versatility.

Contenders & Horse Profiles

Horse NamePedigreeTrainerJockeyAgeMorning Line Odds
WinkiwinkiCompetitive Edge – Wink At the BoysSilvino RamirezIsaac Castillo6TBD
St. Benedicts PrepFlatter – LineLinda RicePaco Lopez5TBD
Pacific RoseNot This Time – Naples RoseJorge DelgadoChantal Sutherland4TBD
Awesome PicAwesome Slew – Shirley’s PicEnrique HernandezJean Aguilar5TBD
TavinGirvin – TashmooPompeyo GomezSamuel Marin4TBD
Ms. BuccheroBucchero – Give Glory to GodDiane MoriciFernando Jara5TBD
FactorbellaThe Factor – MariglianellaTony WilsonSonny Leon4TBD

Pedigree Insights & Sprint Potential

Winkiwinki, by Competitive Edge, is bred for early speed and has shown consistency in allowance company. Her dam adds durability from the Graeme Hall line. St. Benedicts Prep, by Flatter, is a stakes winner with a pedigree that blends tactical speed and stamina. She’s fresh off a win in the Alma North Stakes. Pacific Rose, by Not This Time, has graded stakes experience and a pedigree that leans toward late kick and versatility. Awesome Pic, by Awesome Slew, is a consistent runner with multiple top-three finishes and a pedigree built for dirt sprints. Tavin, by Girvin, is improving with each start and recently wired a mile allowance field at Monmouth. Ms. Bucchero, by Bucchero, won the What A Summer Stakes and has a strong closing kick. Her dam adds class from the Mutakddim line. Factorbella, by The Factor, is riding a win streak and posted a dominant six-length victory last out. Her pedigree is built for speed and acceleration.

Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch

Paco Lopez (St. Benedicts Prep) is one of Monmouth Park’s top riders and excels in stakes sprints. Sonny Leon (Factorbella) guided her to a commanding win last out and returns with momentum. Fernando Jara (Ms. Bucchero) has a strong record with closers and could benefit from a hot pace. Chantal Sutherland (Pacific Rose) brings graded stakes experience and tactical versatility.

Recent Form & Speed Figures

Horse NameLast Race ResultSpeed RatingSurface
Factorbella1st @ Monmouth Park (6f)95Dirt
Ms. Bucchero1st @ Laurel Park (6f – What A Summer)92Dirt
St. Benedicts Prep1st @ Laurel Park (6f – Alma North)100Dirt
Tavin1st @ Monmouth Park (1m)90Dirt
Awesome Pic2nd @ Monmouth Park (6f)87Dirt
Winkiwinki3rd @ Monmouth Park (6f)91Dirt
Pacific Rose5th @ Tampa Bay Downs (6f)86Dirt

Predicted Finish & Strategy

Winner: St. Benedicts Prep – stakes-tested, tactical speed, top connections

Place: Factorbella – red-hot form, dominant last-out win

Show: Ms. Bucchero – strong closer with stakes credentials