Race Overview
Race Name: KY Downs Preview Ladies Turf Mile Stakes
Track: Ellis Park, Henderson, KY
Surface: Turf
Distance: 1 mile
Purse: $250,000
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3-Year-Olds and Up
Post Time: 3:12 PM CT
Field Size: 9 runners
This stakes race is a prep for the Grade 3 Ladies Turf at Kentucky Downs. With a competitive field of turf-savvy fillies and mares, the race promises a tactical battle over the mile distance.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
1. Simply in Front
Pedigree: Summer Front × Complicated
Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
Jockey: Luan Machado
Odds: 3/1
Form: 2147-15
Notes: Talented filly with tactical speed. Kenneally is sharp with turf milers. Could control the pace from the rail.
2. Amber Cascade
Pedigree: Free Drop Billy × Heart’s Song
Trainer: Michael J. Maker
Jockey: Nik Juarez
Odds: 15/1
Form: 12-1724
Notes: Has shown flashes of ability but needs a step forward. Maker’s barn is always dangerous in turf stakes.
3. Waves of Mischief
Pedigree: Into Mischief × Pearl River
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
Jockey: Edgar Morales
Odds: 8/1
Form: 7120-64
Notes: Well-bred filly with stakes experience. Walsh excels with turf fillies. Could improve second off the layoff.
4. Summerintahoe
Pedigree: Tapit × Tossup
Trainer: Michael Ann Ewing
Jockey: Julien Leparoux
Odds: 30/1
Form: 4421-32
Notes: Longshot with decent form. Leparoux is a turf specialist, but she’ll need a perfect trip to contend.
5. Irish Maxima
Pedigree: Maximus Mischief × Palace Pier
Trainer: John C. Servis
Jockey: Jaime A. Torres
Odds: 6/1
Form: 121-115
Notes: Improving filly with a strong turn of foot. Servis is known for developing late bloomers. Live contender.
6. Pharoah’s Wine
Pedigree: American Pharoah × Sweeping Paddy
Trainer: Dale L. Romans
Jockey: Corey J. Lanerie
Odds: 5/2 (Morning Line Favorite)
Form: 20-3811
Notes: Comes in off two straight wins. Romans and Lanerie are a proven combo. Pedigree screams turf class.
7. Austere
Pedigree: Mendelssohn × Argumentative (GB)
Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Odds: 5/1
Form: 1-72324
Notes: Consistent filly with European turf bloodlines. Gaffalione is elite on grass. Could be flying late.
8. Sanctify
Pedigree: Audible × Liquorice Marilyn
Trainer: Hutch Holsapple
Jockey: Gabriel Saez
Odds: 20/1
Form: 4-40471
Notes: Recent winner but faces tougher company. Needs pace and a clean trip to hit the board.
9. She’s Lookin Lucky
Pedigree: Lookin At Lucky × Worldly Heiress
Trainer: Matt A. Shirer
Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
Odds: 9/2
Form: 2512-23
Notes: Veteran mare with solid turf credentials. Hernandez is a savvy rider. Will be in the mix late.
| Position | Horse | Reasoning |
| 1st | Pharoah’s Wine | Sharp form, elite pedigree, top connections |
| 2nd | Austere | Consistent, strong closer, turf pedigree |
| 3rd | Irish Maxima | Improving form, versatile running style |
Win Bet: Pharoah’s Wine
Exacta Box: Pharoah’s Wine / Austere / Irish Maxima
Trifecta Play: Pharoah’s Wine over Austere and Irish Maxima
Longshot to Watch: Waves of Mischief – sneaky pedigree and second off layoff
