The Colleen Stakes at Monmouth Park is set to deliver high-octane turf action on Sunday, July 27, 2025. This $100,000 stakes race for 2-year-old fillies over 5 furlongs on turf has drawn a competitive field of 11 runners, each bringing pedigree power, rising jockey talent, and trainer ambition.
Top Contenders & Pedigree Insights
| Horse | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Notes |
| Spinelli | Upstart – Town Grad (Speightstown) | Joseph Orseno | Samuel Marin | 4/1 | Highest rating (102); Gulfstream debut winner |
| Spectacular Grey | Not This Time – Rose Grey (The Factor) | Alexis Delgado | Fernando Jara | 8/1 | $625K Fasig-Tipton buy; explosive debut win |
| Santina | Maclean’s Music – Santa Guapa (Empire Maker) | Wesley Ward | Victor Espinoza | 9/2 | Ward-trained turf pedigree |
| Pulstar | Kantharos – Bellerue (Quality Road) | Wesley Ward | TBD | 6/1 | Speedy pedigree; turf specialist sire |
| Clowning Around | Hootenanny – Aventure Love (Orpen) | Wesley Ward | Walter Rodriguez | 6/1 | Turf-bred; Ward’s third entry |
| Thank You Amy | Street Boss – Amy Farah Fowler (Astrology) | Ron Potts | Chantal Sutherland | 6/1 | Solid connections; turf-capable lineage |
Trainer & Jockey Performance Metrics
Wesley Ward enters three fillies, all turf-bred and known for early speed. His turf sprint record with juveniles is elite.
Joseph Orseno brings in Spinelli, who posted a sharp debut win and boasts the highest speed rating in the field.
Alexis Delgado, a comeback story, sends out Spectacular Grey after a dominant maiden win and a $625K sale topper status.
Top jockeys to watch:
Paco Lopez (Slick Merlin): 28.7% win rate at Monmouth Park
Samuel Marin (Spinelli): 17.25% win rate; strong ROI
Sonny Leon (Gerrards Cross): 13.45% win rate; 49.58% place rate
Betting Tips:
Spinelli is the most complete package: speed, pedigree, and jockey form.
Spectacular Grey offers value with upside and a compelling backstory.
Santina and Pulstar are live turf threats from the Ward barn.
Consider Thank You Amy for exotics with her consistent connections.
Spinelli – Tactical speed, proven form, top rating
Spectacular Grey – Classy filly with breakout potential
Santina – Turf pedigree and elite trainer-jockey combo
