Date and Time: Monday, March 17, 2025, 3:57 PM CT Venue: Will Rogers Downs, Claremore, Oklahoma Race: 7 Distance: 6 furlongs Surface: Dirt Purse: $50,000 Participants: 3-year-old fillies
The Blue Ribbon Stakes at Will Rogers Downs is set to be an exciting race featuring a competitive field of 3-year-old fillies. Here are the key contenders to watch:
Key Contenders
- Competitive Bond
- Sire: Competitive Edge
- Dam: Another Bond Girl
- Trainer: M. Brent Davidson
- Jockey: Alfredo Triana, Jr.
- Owner: Williams H. Higgins and Brent M. Davidson
- Breeder: William Higgins & Brent Davidson
- Overview: Competitive Bond has shown promise in her previous races and will be looking to make a strong showing in the Blue Ribbon Stakes.
- Raspberry Martini
- Sire: Da Stoops
- Dam: Plum Gorgeous
- Trainer: Juan Padilla
- Jockey: Richard E. Eramia
- Owner/Breeder: Chris L. Duncan
- Overview: Raspberry Martini has been consistent in her performances and will be a key contender in this race.
- Eireann
- Sire: Flat Out
- Dam: Colombe
- Trainer: Mark W. Buehrer
- Jockey: Freddy Jose Manrrique
- Owner: Mark W. Buehrer and Steve Dupy
- Breeder: Center Hills Farm & Randy Blair
- Overview: Eireann has shown potential and will be looking to capitalize on her previous experiences.
- Penny Powers
- Sire: Brody’s Cause
- Dam: It’s Schiller Time
- Trainer: Scott E. Young
- Jockey: Belen Quinonez
- Owner: Scott Young Racing LLC and Ullery Bloodstock, LLC
- Breeder: Scott Young Racing & Ullery Bloodstock
- Overview: Penny Powers has been a strong performer and will be aiming for a top finish in the Blue Ribbon Stakes.
- Imamidnightspecial
- Sire: Midnight Lute
- Dam: Imsortaspecial
- Trainer: H. Ray Ashford, Jr.
- Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
- Owner/Breeder: Jim Jorgensen
- Overview: Imamidnightspecial has shown flashes of brilliance and will be a contender to watch.
- Elegant Echo
- Sire: Echo Town
- Dam: Violation
- Trainer: J. Alan Williams
- Jockey: Alex Birzer
- Owner: Edward B. Melzer Revocable Trust
- Breeder: Circle Bar H LLC
- Overview: Elegant Echo has been impressive in her recent performances and will be looking to continue her success.
- Caleb’s Finest
- Sire: Caleb’s Posse
- Dam: Team One
- Trainer: Francisco Bravo
- Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
- Owner: Lori L. Bravo
- Breeder: Lori Bravo Lynn Chleborad
- Overview: Caleb’s Finest has been a consistent performer and will be aiming for a strong finish.
- Little Iris
- Sire: Pass the Buck
- Dam: Soft Cheese
- Trainer: Kari Craddock
- Jockey: Leandro D. Goncalves
- Owner/Breeder: Hal Browning and David Faulkner
- Overview: Little Iris has shown potential and will be looking to make an impact in the Blue Ribbon Stakes.