The Keswick Stakes, a $100,000 feature for 2-year-old fillies, takes center stage as Race 3 at Colonial Downs on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Run over 5½ furlongs on dirt, this stakes sprint showcases emerging juvenile talent, with pedigrees packed with speed and trainers aiming to stamp their fillies as future stars.
Race Details
Race: Keswick Stakes (Race 3)
Track: Colonial Downs, New Kent, VA
Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
Post Time: 5:30 PM ET
Distance: 5½ furlongs (dirt)
Purse: $100,000
Conditions: Fillies, 2-year-olds
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire | Dam | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Smooch Up | Ronald Dale Allen Jr. | Ron G. Potts | Cupid | Shush Up (Silent Name) | 4/1 |
| 2 | Wickedwithbourbon | Ben Curtis | J. Keith Desormeaux | Bobby’s Wicked One | Betterwithbourbon (Yankee Gentleman) | 5/1 |
| 3 | Slewperstitus | J.G. Torrealba | W. Robert Bailes | Great Notion | Slew of Bullets (Slew City Slew) | 5/2 |
| 4 | Thisishowwedoit | Weston Hamilton | Jesus Cruz | Jimmy Creed | Thatsthewaytodoit (Tizway) | 12/1 |
| 5 | Just Philtored | Mychel J. Sanchez | Michael J. Trombetta | Great Notion | Slow and Steady (Malibu Moon) | 6/5 (Favorite) |
| 6 | Zirconia | Jorge F. Hernandez | Hugh I. McMahon | Silver State | Diamond Fancy Free (Cherokee Run) | 20/1 |
| 7 | Snow Bella | Johan Rosado | Madison F. Meyers | Wicked Strong | Curlabella (Curlin) | 30/1 |
Top Contenders Breakdown
Just Philtored (ML: 6/5)
Trainer: Michael Trombetta
Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Pedigree: By Great Notion, out of Slow and Steady (Malibu Moon)
Form: Dominant debut winner at Laurel Park
Edge: Tactical speed, strong closing kick, top connections
Slewperstitus (ML: 5/2)
Trainer: W. Robert Bailes
Jockey: J.G. Torrealba
Pedigree: By Great Notion, out of Slew of Bullets (Slew City Slew)
Form: Sharp maiden win, high speed figures
Edge: Proven at distance, versatile running style
Smooch Up (ML: 4/1)
Trainer: Ron G. Potts
Jockey: Ronald Dale Allen Jr.
Pedigree: By Cupid, out of Shush Up (Silent Name)
Form: Consistent efforts, improving with each start
Edge: Could benefit from pace meltdown
Pedigree Insights
Great Notion: Sire of both Just Philtored and Slewperstitus; known for producing precocious sprinters with turf/dirt versatility.
Cupid: Sire of Smooch Up; offspring tend to mature early and excel at middle distances.
Wicked Strong & Silver State: Represent stamina influences, but their fillies may struggle with early pace in this sprint setup.
Final Thoughts
The Keswick Stakes is shaping up as a duel between Just Philtored and Slewperstitus, both sired by Great Notion and trained by seasoned conditioners. With $100,000 on the line, expect a fast early pace, tactical positioning, and a thrilling stretch battle. If Smooch Up can sit off the leaders and pounce late, she could upset the top pair.
