The Princess of Sylmar Stakes 2025 is set to unfold on July 28th at Presque Isle Downs, featuring a competitive field of Pennsylvania-bred fillies and mares aged 3 and up. With a $75,000 purse and a 1 mile and 70 yards distance on the all-weather track, this stakes race promises tactical intrigue and pedigree depth.
Field Analysis: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| PP | Horse | Age | Sire (Dam) | Jockey | Trainer | Recent Form | Career Record | Notes |
| 1 | Omikami | 5 | Karakontie (JPN) – Courage and Intent | Addiel J. Ayala | Ralph N. Baez | 44114×3315 | 24: 4-2-5 | Solid mid-pack finisher; shares pedigree with Susanoo |
| 2 | Rusty My Brother | 5 | Social Inclusion – Estaprimo | Huber Villa-Gomez | Ron G. Potts | 325411×412 | 20: 8-3-3 | High win %; quick turnaround off strong 2nd |
| 3 | Jeanne Marie | 4 | Speightster – Bouquet of Gold | Eliseo Ruiz | Robert E. Reid, Jr. | 7x4215x1x2 | 11: 4-4-0 | Tactical speed; consistent top finishes |
| 4 | Susanoo | 4 | Karakontie (JPN) – Courage and Intent | Juan Belisario | Ralph N. Baez | 83841x9x98 | 8: 1-0-1 | Same dam as Omikami; form tailing off |
| 5 | Genevieve’s Z Va | 9 | Alpha – Lady Carson M D | Gaddiel A. Martinez | Cathy Carr Rozantz | 4333229×53 | 21: 3-2-7 | Veteran mare; strong track record |
| 6 | Foxy Junior | 5 | Cuba – Foxy Drummer | Jomar Torres | Bernard Houghton | 114111×441 | 23: 11-1-1 | Recent winner; top ROI and win % |
| 7 | Corinna | 6 | Point of Entry – Midnight Ramble | Tyler Conner | Michael R. Matz | 478x1316x1 | 19: 6-0-2 | Late closer; last-out winner |
| 8 | Candy Reward | 4 | Warrior’s Reward – Unimagineable | Pablo Morales | Brandon L. Kulp | 3x1211x1x1 | 10: 5-1-3 | Red-hot form; 90% in-the-money finishes |
Strategic Betting Takeaways
Top Contender: Candy Reward—undefeated in last three starts, elite strike rate, and proven synthetic form.
Value Play: Jeanne Marie—tactical speed and consistent finishes make her a strong exacta candidate.
Longshot Watch: Genevieve’s Z Va—veteran mare with deep experience and a knack for hitting the board.
Suggested Pick 5 Jackpot Ticket – Assiniboia Downs, July 29, 2025
With a carryover of $401,747, the Pick 5 Jackpot at Assiniboia Downs is a prime opportunity to chase a life-changing score. The sequence runs from Race 4 through Race 8, featuring a mix of claiming and maiden events over 5½ to 6 furlongs on dirt. Here’s a balanced ticket that blends logical contenders with value plays.
Race-by-Race Selections
| Race | Type & Notes | Top Picks |
| Race 4 | $7,500 Claiming – 6f (F&M) | Load Abroad, East Coast Cowgirl |
| Race 5 | $7,500 Maiden Claiming – 5½f | Stanford Star, Midnight Cheer, Brainiac |
| Race 6 | $7,500 Maiden Claiming (F&M) – 5½f | Twilight Ride, She’s a Rowski, Cundi |
| Race 7 | $5,000 Claiming (F&M) – 5½f | Almost Got Lucky, Offley Special |
| Race 8 | $5,500 Claiming – 5½f | Market King, Best of Greeley, Slew’s Bak |
Ticket Structure & Cost
Base wager: $2.00
Combinations: 2 x 3 x 3 x 2 x 3 = 108
Total cost: $216.00
Strategic Notes
Race 4: Load Abroad is the class standout with tactical speed; East Coast Cowgirl is consistent and well-drawn.
Race 5: Stanford Star has speed pedigree; Midnight Cheer drops in class; Brainiac is a sneaky longshot.
Race 6: Twilight Ride is well-bred and improving; Cundi has back class; She’s a Rowski could pop at a price.
Race 7: Almost Got Lucky has sharp recent form; Offley Special is a late closer with upside.
Race 8: Market King is the class dropper; Best of Greeley has speed; Slew’s Bak is a local win threat.
