Race Type: Stakes (Restricted)
Race Number: 8
Track: Charles Town Races
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 7 furlongs
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3YO & Up
Purse: $250,000
Post Time: 8:32 PM ET
Field Size: 4 confirmed starters
Full Field Breakdown with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| PP | Horse | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Save Time | 4 | Luis Saez | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Into Mischief × Chamber (by War Front) | 15/1 |
| 2 | Vahva | 5 | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Cherie DeVaux | Gun Runner × Holiday Soiree (by Harlan’s Holiday) | 3/5 |
| 3 | Free Like a Girl | 6 | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Chasey D. Pomier | El Deal × Flashy Prize (by Flashy Bull) | 5/1 |
| 4 | Mystic Lake | 4 | Tyler Gaffalione | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Mo Town × Salty Soul (by Salt Lake) | 8/5 |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Vahva (PP2)
Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Pedigree: Gun Runner × Holiday Soiree
Form: 1138-71
Key Notes:
Defending champion of this race
Comes off a sharp win in the G2 Chicago Stakes at Churchill Downs
Tactical speed and class edge make her the one to beat
Owned by a powerhouse syndicate including West Point Thoroughbreds and Twin Brook Stables
Mystic Lake (PP4)
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph Jr.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Pedigree: Mo Town × Salty Soul
Form: 1-14911
Key Notes:
Named 2024 Florida-Bred Horse of the Year
Won last two starts including a dominant 5¾-length score at Delaware Park
Versatile running style and improving speed figures
Owned by C2 Racing Stables and Stefania Farms
Free Like a Girl (PP3)
Trainer: Chasey D. Pomier
Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr.
Pedigree: El Deal × Flashy Prize
Form: 422255
Key Notes:
Multiple stakes winner with over $700K in earnings
Louisiana-bred standout with strong late kick
Finished 5th in G3 company last out at Churchill Downs
Reliable veteran with a chance to hit the board
Save Time (PP1)
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph Jr.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Pedigree: Into Mischief × Chamber
Form: 153156
Key Notes:
Lightly raced filly with upside
Daughter of Into Mischief, sire of champions
Faces steep class test but could improve with pace collapse
Betting Strategy
Top Pick: Vahva — class edge, recent G2 win, and elite connections
Value Play: Mystic Lake — peaking form, versatile style, and strong pedigree
Exacta Box: 2–4–3
The Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon Stakes sets up as a tactical showdown between Vahva, the defending champion with elite credentials, and Mystic Lake, the rising star with explosive recent form. With Free Like a Girl offering veteran consistency and Save Time bringing pedigree intrigue, this four-horse field promises a fast-paced, high-quality sprint under the lights at Charles Town.
