Emerald Downs, Auburn, Washington
Post Time: 5:17 PM PT
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)
Purse: $50,000 Guaranteed
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3YO & Up
Full Field Breakdown
| PP | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree |
| 1 | Smiling Lady | 5 | Manuel Americano | Jorge Rosales | Smiling Tiger – Banner Elk Lady (Pleasantly Perfect) |
| 2 | Hannahaza Hetty | 5 | Alex M. Cruz | Charles Essex | Raise the Bluff – Pulpit Hanna (Lucky Pulpit) |
| 3 | Lapush | 4 | Julien Couton | Tom Wenzel | West Coast – Weekend Romance (Old Forester) |
| 4 | Chai | 4 | Kevin Orozco | Kay Penney Cooper | Race Day – Find Your Spot (Nationhood) |
| 5 | Stay Sassy | 5 | Kevin Krigger | Charles Essex | Stay Thirsty – Pippa Bou Peep (Harbor the Gold) |
| 6 | Aloha Breeze | 5 | Carlos Montalvo | Tom Wenzel | The Factor – Flashy Doll (New Year’s Day) |
| 7 | Vulin | 6 | David Haldar | Gary Greiner | Kitten’s Joy – Mystra (Lemon Drop Kid) |
Pedigree Highlights
Aloha Breeze (The Factor x Flashy Doll): Speed and stamina blend; New Year’s Day dam line adds late kick.
Lapush (West Coast x Weekend Romance): Classic dirt route pedigree; Old Forester dam line known for durability.
Stay Sassy (Stay Thirsty x Pippa Bou Peep): Washington-bred with strong local form; Harbor the Gold influence.
Smiling Lady (Smiling Tiger x Banner Elk Lady): Sprint-oriented pedigree with proven Emerald Downs form.
Vulin (Kitten’s Joy x Mystra): Turf-oriented pedigree adapting to dirt; Lemon Drop Kid dam line adds stamina.
Jockey & Trainer Insights
Carlos Montalvo (Aloha Breeze): Stakes-seasoned pilot with sharp gate instincts; ideal for pace-setting mare.
Alex Cruz (Hannahaza Hetty): Emerald Downs riding champion; excels with tactical closers.
Tom Wenzel (Lapush & Aloha Breeze): Fielding two contenders; known for conditioning route specialists.
Charles Essex (Hannahaza Hetty & Stay Sassy): Veteran conditioner with strong ROI in regional stakes.
Form & Betting Angles
Last-Out Winners:
Aloha Breeze: Beat Lapush by 2 lengths in stakes sprint; sharp final furlong.
Stay Sassy: Wired field in 6f allowance; held off late challengers.
Top Speed Figures:
Aloha Breeze: 97 rating; best raw speed and pace versatility.
Lapush: 93 rating; consistent form and strong gallop-out.
Value Play: Chai – Closed well in last two starts; pedigree suggests upside at added distance.
