The Allaire DuPont Distaff Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is set to be a thrilling contest, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged three and up. This Grade 3 event will be run over 1 1/8 miles on dirt, offering a $125,000 purse.
Race Details
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Venue: Pimlico Race Course
- Distance: 1 1/8 miles
- Surface: Dirt
- Purse: $125,000
Top Contenders
1. Candied
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Pedigree: Sired by Candy Ride (ARG), out of Toni Tools
- Strengths: Consistent performer in graded stakes, finished third in the Doubledogdare Stakes (G3) at Keeneland.
2. Lemon Muffin
- Jockey: Nik Juarez
- Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas
- Pedigree: Sired by Collected, out of Pelt
- Strengths: Strong closing speed, won a one-mile allowance race at Churchill Downs on May 3.
3. Dazzling Move
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
- Pedigree: Sired by Not This Time, out of Lady Liam
- Strengths: Tactical speed, capable of adjusting to different race scenarios.
4. Miss Hebrides
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Ron Moquett
- Pedigree: Sired by Mendelssohn, out of Sylvia T
- Strengths: Improving form, looking to step up in class.
5. Sea Dancer
- Jockey: Sheldon Russell
- Trainer: Brittany Russell
- Pedigree: Sired by Mastery, out of Cuyathy
- Strengths: Versatile runner, capable of handling pressure.
Race Analysis
- Pace Projection: Expect a moderate early pace, with Candied and Dazzling Move likely to set the tempo. Lemon Muffin will look to capitalize on a late surge.
- Track Conditions: Pimlico’s dirt track favors stamina and tactical speed, making positioning crucial.
- X-Factor: Candied, who has consistently performed in top-tier races, could be the one to beat.
