Horse Race Preview: Azelea Stakes at Gulfstream Park

The $75,000 Azalea Stakes returns to Gulfstream Park on Saturday, July 12, as Race 10 on the card (post time: 5:47 PM ET). This seven-furlong dirt sprint for 3-year-old fillies features a compact but competitive field of seven, including stakes winners, promising maiden graduates, and pedigrees built for speed. With several runners exiting the Game Face Stakes, this rematch sets the stage for a thrilling showdown.

Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees

Post	Horse	Jockey	Trainer	Sire (Dam)
1	Luvumorgan	Edgard J. Zayas	Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.	Union Rags × First Mistress
2	Bee A Queen	Jose E. Morelos	Jena M. Antonucci	Khozan × Queen Brunette
3	Andrea	Miguel A. Vasquez	Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.	Thousand Words × Photoplay
4	Unchained Elaine	Jonathan Ocasio	Patrick L. Biancone	American Pharoah × Razorback Lady
5	Anna’s Promise	Edwin Gonzalez	Carlos A. David	Promises Fulfilled × Caroline Lois
6	Fede	Emisael Jaramillo	Armando De La Cerda	Adios Charlie × Rainfall
7	Nerazurri	Edgar Perez	Angel Quiroz	Protonico × Beautiful Liar

Top Contenders & Strategic Insights

Luvumorgan – The Filly to Beat

Last Race: Dominant winner of the Game Face Stakes with a 102 Brisnet Speed figure

Pedigree: Union Rags filly with stamina and stretch kick

Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr., who won the 2024 Azalea with Haulin Ice

Jockey: Edgard Zayas, Gulfstream’s top rider

Tactical Note: Will save ground from the rail and unleash a powerful late run

Andrea – Pace Pressure Threat

Last Race: Runner-up in the Game Face Stakes

Pedigree: Thousand Words × Photoplay; bred for speed and versatility

Trainer: Joseph Jr. again, doubling down with two strong entries

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez, winner of the 2022 Azalea Stakes

Style: Forwardly placed; could control the pace if Bee A Queen doesn’t fire

Anna’s Promise – Class Dropper with Stakes Credentials

Last Race: Third in the Monomoy Girl Overnight Stakes

Pedigree: Promises Fulfilled × Caroline Lois; sprint/mile hybrid

Trainer: Carlos David, Azalea winner in 2021

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez, known for aggressive early positioning

Angle: Cutting back from route races; freshened for one-turn sprint

Pedigree Power Plays

Fede (Adios Charlie × Rainfall): Consistent allowance winner; third in My Dear Girl Stakes last fall

Unchained Elaine (American Pharoah × Razorback Lady): Won the Any Limit Stakes; stamina-rich but fades past 6f

Bee A Queen (Khozan × Queen Brunette): Maiden winner last out; needs pace meltdown to contend

Nerazurri (Protonico × Beautiful Liar): Longshot with maiden claiming background; major class test