Horse Race Preview: Race 10 – Grade II Beverly D. S. Stakes at Colonial Downs

Top Contenders

Be Your Best (IRE) (Post 2)

Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Odds: 9/5

Rating: 112

Form: 611-181

Notes: Dominant winner at Santa Anita last out. Tactical speed and proven class make her the one to beat.

Beach Bomb (SAF) (Post 3)

Trainer: Graham Motion

Jockey: Luis Saez

Odds: 4/1

Rating: 110

Form: 38-1122

Notes: South African import with strong U.S. turf form. Just missed in the G1 New York Stakes.

Duvet Day (IRE) (Post 6)

Trainer: Michael McCarthy

Jockey: John Velazquez

Odds: 3/1

Rating: 111

Form: 5571-62

Notes: Veteran mare with solid closing ability. Finished second in last stakes try at Churchill Downs.

Full Field Breakdown

Post	Horse	Trainer	Jockey	Odds	Rating	Form	Notes
1	Chick’s Shadow	Angel Rodriguez	Jose Lopez	15/1	98	5-34482	8YO mare, longshot with minor stakes form
2	Be Your Best (IRE)	Saffie Joseph Jr.	Tyler Gaffalione	9/5	112	611-181	Class standout, tactical speed
3	Beach Bomb (SAF)	Graham Motion	Luis Saez	4/1	110	38-1122	Stakes-tested, strong late kick
4	Charlene’s Dream	Ed Moger Jr.	Javier Castellano	7/2	108	417-125	Improving filly, needs clean trip
5	Spanish Eyes (GER)	Brendan Walsh	Ben Curtis	9/2	106	6246-42	Game runner-up in G3 Dick Memorial
6	Duvet Day (IRE)	Michael McCarthy	John Velazquez	3/1	111	5571-62	Veteran closer, fits distance well

Strategic Insights

Pace Scenario: Be Your Best and Charlene’s Dream may contest the lead. Beach Bomb and Duvet Day could benefit from a pressured pace.

Track Bias: Colonial’s outer turf favors late closers with wide momentum.

Trainer Trends: Graham Motion and Michael McCarthy excel with older turf females in graded stakes.

Top Pick: Be Your Best (IRE)
Value Play: Beach Bomb (SAF)
Longshot to Watch: Spanish Eyes (GER)