Race Type: Restricted Stakes (NY-bred 2YO Fillies)
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 6 furlongs
Eligibility: 2-Year-Old Fillies (NY-bred)
Purse: $150,000
Post Time: 2:16 PM ET
Field Size: 6 starters
Full Field Breakdown with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Owner | Odds |
| 1 | Angel Gift | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Todd Pletcher | Connect × Georgie’s Angel (Bellamy Road) | Repole Stable | 5/1 |
| 2 | Dopamine | Melvis Gonzalez | Josue Arce | Union Rags × Key Account (Candy Ride) | John Fanelli | 15/1 |
| 3 | Iron Orchard | Joel Rosario | Danny Gargan | Authentic × Onebrethatatime (Brethren) | Childs & R.A. Hill | 4/5 |
| 4 | Oriole Way | Eliseo Ruiz | Felix Flores-Coba | Rock Your World × Elegant Zip | Railsplitters Farm | 12/1 |
| 5 | Shakti | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Jena Antonucci | Unified × She Throws Heat (Honor Code) | Caliburn Farm | 7/2 |
| 6 | Grazie | Luis Saez | Todd Pletcher | Modernist × Ascot Walk (Daaher) | Repole Stable | 4/1 |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Iron Orchard (PP3)
Trainer: Danny Gargan
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Pedigree: Authentic × Onebrethatatime
Key Notes:
Dominant maiden win at Saratoga with top speed figure
Authentic progeny showing precocity and power in early crops
Gargan excels with 2YO sprinters on fast dirt
Rosario’s tactical riding style suits her stalking trip
Heavy favorite and likely pace presser
Shakti (PP5)
Trainer: Jena Antonucci
Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
Pedigree: Unified × She Throws Heat
Key Notes:
First foal from a stakes-placed dam with strong sprint lineage
Unified offspring are sharp and forward early
Antonucci’s barn is red-hot with juveniles this meet
Could challenge Iron Orchard if pace softens
Grazie (PP6)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Luis Saez
Pedigree: Modernist × Ascot Walk
Key Notes:
Sold for $310,000 as a 2YO after a $37,000 yearling tag
Modernist is a first-crop sire with stamina and class
Saez is aggressive and excels in sprint stakes
Repole-Pletcher combo is lethal in NY-bred events
Angel Gift (PP1)
Trainer: Todd Pletcher
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Pedigree: Connect × Georgie’s Angel
Key Notes:
Dam was stakes-placed and precocious
Connect fillies often show early speed and grit
Rail draw could force her hand early
Ortiz Jr. knows how to save ground and finish strong
Dopamine (PP2)
Trainer: Josue Arce
Jockey: Melvis Gonzalez
Pedigree: Union Rags × Key Account
Key Notes:
Union Rags line adds stamina and late maturity
May need longer distances to show best
Could pick up pieces if pace collapses
Oriole Way (PP4)
Trainer: Felix Flores-Coba
Jockey: Eliseo Ruiz
Pedigree: Rock Your World × Elegant Zip
Key Notes:
Rock Your World progeny are versatile but often turf-inclined
Dam was a stakes sprinter in NY circuit
Needs a clean break and pace meltdown to contend
Betting Strategy
Top Pick: Iron Orchard — elite speed figure, pedigree power, and Rosario’s ride
Value Play: Shakti — Unified filly with upside and tactical versatility
Exacta Box: 3–5–6
The Seeking the Ante Stakes is a high-quality sprint for undefeated New York-bred fillies, with pedigrees like Authentic, Unified, Modernist, and Connect anchoring the field. Iron Orchard enters as the standout off a dazzling debut, but Shakti and Grazie offer serious upside in a race where pace dynamics and trip will be decisive.
