Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Location: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, FL
Distance: 1 Mile & 70 Yards (All Weather Track)
Purse: $75,000
Eligibility: 3-Year-Old Fillies
Race Overview
The Miss Gracie Stakes 2025 is a pivotal test for three-year-old fillies looking to make their mark on the Florida stakes circuit. With a field of six, this one-mile-and-70-yard contest on Gulfstream’s synthetic surface promises a tactical battle between early speed and late closers. The race features a blend of graded stakes pedigrees, rising jockey talent, and regional training powerhouses, making it a prime target for bettors and pedigree analysts alike.
Field Analysis: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Odds |
| 1 | Crafty Collector | Jose C. Ferrer | Gerald S. Bennett | Collected – Craft Woods (Declaration of War) | 8/1 |
| 2 | Olivia Valentina | Miguel Vasquez | Rodolfo Garcia | Malibu Moon – Tiamaria (Harlan’s Holiday) | 7/2 |
| 3 | Oxar | Jonathan Ocasio | Hubert Pinnock | Oxbow – Go for Mo (Uncle Mo) | 12/1 |
| 4 | Scarlet Sands | Edwin Gonzalez | Carlos David | Omaha Beach – Scarlet Love (Not For Love) | 8/5 |
| 5 | Annie Goodbody | Edgard J. Zayas | Armando De La Cerda | War Front – Tiz Ella (Tiznow) | 4/1 |
| 6 | Special Aviator | Jose E. Morelos | Rohan Crichton | Global Campaign – Off My Stage (More Than Ready) | 5/2 |
Top Contenders & Form Insights
Scarlet Sands: The morning line favorite, she’s won two straight at Gulfstream and boasts a pedigree loaded with class. Omaha Beach offspring are known for tactical speed and versatility.
Special Aviator: Consistent runner with two placings in her last four starts. Global Campaign adds stamina and synthetic surface adaptability.
Olivia Valentina: Placed in stakes company last out and has the highest official rating (95). Malibu Moon fillies often excel at middle distances.
Pedigree Power Plays
Collected (Crafty Collector): A son of City Zip, known for producing precocious fillies with strong closing ability.
Malibu Moon (Olivia Valentina): Elite broodmare sire with a reputation for producing stakes-caliber fillies.
Omaha Beach (Scarlet Sands): Emerging sire with speed and stamina influence.
War Front (Annie Goodbody): Internationally respected sire, especially potent on turf and synthetic.
Global Campaign (Special Aviator): Brings Grade 1-winning stamina and durability.
Tactical Race Breakdown
Early Speed: Expect Scarlet Sands and Crafty Collector to push the pace.
Stalkers: Special Aviator and Olivia Valentina will sit mid-pack and pounce late.
Closers: Annie Goodbody and Oxar could benefit if the leaders duel too hard.
Best Bet: Scarlet Sands – Form, pedigree, and jockey synergy make her the one to beat.
Value Play: Olivia Valentina – Stakes experience and top rating offer upside.
Exacta Box: Scarlet Sands / Special Aviator / Olivia Valentina
Scarlet Sands
Special Aviator
Olivia Valentina
