The Debutante Stakes at Assiniboia Downs is set for Tuesday, July 30, 2025, and features a competitive field of 2-year-old fillies sprinting 5 furlongs on dirt for a $50,000 purse. As one of the premier juvenile filly races in Manitoba, this stakes event offers a glimpse into the region’s rising stars, with pedigrees tied to elite sires and trainers looking to stamp their class early in the season.
Race Overview
Race Name: Debutante Stakes (Race 4)
Track: Assiniboia Downs, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Date & Time: July 30, 2025 – Post Time: 8:50 PM CT
Distance: 5 furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Eligibility: 2-Year-Old Fillies
Purse: $50,000
Field Analysis – Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam by Dam Sire) | M/L Odds |
| 1 | Ms Latte | Sven Balroop | Steve Keplin Jr. | Tapwrit – Lady Mocha (Tale of the Cat) | 6/1 |
| 2 | Wecanonlyimagine | Neville Stephenson | Jared Brown | Omaha Beach – Swimsuit Issue (Scat Daddy) | 6/5 |
| 3 | Big Bad Bertha | Ronald Ali | Jared Brown | Outwork – Kat O Mine (Mineshaft) | 12/1 |
| 4 | The Wright Way | Damario Bynoe | Wendy Anderson | Basin – Hidygo (Indygo Shiner) | 10/1 |
| 5 | High Miler | Antonio Whitehall | Michael Nault | Tapiture – Kodiak Kocktail (Kodiak Kowboy) | 3/1 |
| 6 | Neytiri | Ciera Pruitt | Lise Pruitt | Mendelssohn – Avatari (Union Rags) | 4/1 |
Pedigree & Performance Insights
Wecanonlyimagine: By Omaha Beach, a top-tier Spendthrift sire known for brilliance at sprint distances. Dam Swimsuit Issue by Scat Daddy adds precocity and turf versatility. She’s the morning line favorite and exits a sharp maiden win.
High Miler: Tapiture progeny often excel on dirt; dam Kodiak Kocktail by Kodiak Kowboy suggests stamina and grit. Whitehall’s mount is well-drawn and has tactical speed.
Ms Latte: Tapwrit brings stamina and class; dam Lady Mocha by Tale of the Cat adds sprinting ability. She’s bred for versatility and could surprise.
Neytiri: Mendelssohn is a global sire with turf and dirt success; dam Avatari by Union Rags adds distance potential. She’s lightly raced but improving.
Big Bad Bertha: Outwork is a proven juvenile sire; Mineshaft on the dam side adds late kick. She’s a longshot with upside.
The Wright Way: Basin is a Spendthrift stallion with speed influence; dam Hidygo by Indygo Shiner suggests stamina. Anderson’s barn is heating up.
Jockey & Trainer Trends
Antonio Whitehall: 20% win rate, 50% ITM – elite gate rider with stakes experience.
Neville Stephenson: 10% win rate, but excels with Jared Brown-trained juveniles.
Damario Bynoe: 21% win rate, 58% ITM – aggressive rider with strong ROI.
Jared Brown: Trains two entries; known for developing early-season 2YO winners.
Michael Nault: Stakes-winning conditioner with strong juvenile stats.
Tactical Race Setup
Early Speed: Expect Wecanonlyimagine, High Miler, and Ms Latte to contest the lead.
Stalkers: Neytiri and The Wright Way could benefit from a hot pace.
Closer Potential: Big Bad Bertha may rally late if the leaders duel early.
