The $175,000 Anchorage Overnight Stakes (Listed) will be contested on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Churchill Downs, featuring a field of nine fillies and mares aged 4 and up going 1 1/8 miles on turf. With six stakes winners entered, this race offers a compelling blend of class, turf pedigree, and tactical versatility.
Full Field & Post Positions
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Odds |
| 1 | Faith Understood | Gabriel Saez | Dana Hancock | Catholic Boy – Zia (Munnings) | 30/1 |
| 2 | Sparkle Blue | Irad Ortiz Jr. | H. Graham Motion | Hard Spun – Silk n’ Sapphire (Smart Strike) | 6/1 |
| 3 | Duvet Day (IRE) | Flavien Prat | Michael McCarthy | Starspangledbanner – Je T’Adore (Montjeu) | 5/1 |
| 4 | Generous Lover | Jose L. Ortiz | Joe Sharp | Bolt d’Oro – Hula Skirt (Dixie Union) | 10/1 |
| 5 | Long Ago (GB) | Ben Curtis | William Morey | Roaring Lion – Let It Be Me (Mizzen Mast) | 6/1 |
| 6 | Everland | Luan Machado | Eric Foster | Arrogate – Ever Changing (Tapit) | 20/1 |
| 7 | Pin Up Betty | Luis Saez | Michael J. Maker | Constitution – I’m Betty G (Into Mischief) | 8/5 |
| 8 | Charlene’s Dream | Rafael Bejarano | Ed Moger Jr. | Qurbaan – Clara Kelly (War Front) | 3/1 |
| 9 | Adrasteia | Joseph D. Ramos | Fergus Bogle | Speightster – Arrostos (Bodemeister) | 20/1 |
Pedigree & Performance Highlights
Pin Up Betty (Constitution – I’m Betty G)
Trainer: Mike Maker Jockey: Luis Saez
Form: Won the G3 Mint Julep last out; career-best 112 rating.
Pedigree Notes: Constitution is a top turf sire; dam was a multiple stakes-placed turf mare.
Charlene’s Dream (Qurbaan – Clara Kelly)
Trainer: Ed Moger Jr. Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Form: 2nd in Mint Julep; G3 Gallorette winner at Pimlico.
Pedigree Notes: Qurbaan brings international turf class; dam by War Front.
Duvet Day (IRE) (Starspangledbanner – Je T’Adore)
Trainer: Michael McCarthy Jockey: Flavien Prat
Form: G3 Cardinal winner; 6th in Mint Julep.
Pedigree Notes: European turf pedigree; sire known for speed and versatility.
Sparkle Blue (Hard Spun – Silk n’ Sapphire)
Trainer: Graham Motion Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Form: Multiple stakes winner; 6th in Gallorette.
Pedigree Notes: Half to G1 winner Shared Account; strong turf lineage.
Long Ago (GB) (Roaring Lion – Let It Be Me)
Trainer: William Morey Jockey: Ben Curtis
Form: Won 11F allowance at Churchill; cuts back in distance.
Pedigree Notes: Roaring Lion was a European champion; stamina-rich female line.
Tactical Race Analysis
Pace Scenario: Expect Faith Understood, Generous Lover, and Charlene’s Dream to show early speed. Pin Up Betty and Duvet Day will likely stalk, while Long Ago and Adrasteia may close late.
Track Profile: Churchill’s turf course has favored mid-pack stalkers in recent 9F races.
Key Factors: Class edge, trip efficiency, and ability to quicken in the final furlong.
Betting Strategy & Prediction
Top Pick: Pin Up Betty – enters in peak form, tactical speed, and top connections.
Value Play: Long Ago – sneaky good form and bred to handle the cutback.
Exotics Threat: Duvet Day – proven at the distance and gets a favorable draw.
