The Grade III Dahlia Stakes is set to take place on April 19, 2025, at Laurel Park, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged three and up. This one-mile turf race carries a $100,000 purse, attracting several accomplished turf specialists.
Race Details
Race: Dahlia Stakes (G3)
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Laurel Park, Laurel, MD
Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
Purse: $100,000
Post Time: 2:59 PM ET
Field Overview
1. Gourmet (KY)
Pedigree: Constitution – Amazing Belle, by Midnight Lute
Jockey: TBD
Trainer: Bruce M. Kravets
Owner: Two Ten Twelve Triple T Racing
Analysis: Gourmet enters the race with solid turf credentials. Constitution’s progeny have performed well on grass, making her a strong contender.
2. Sparkle Blue (KY)
Pedigree: Hard Spun – Silk n’ Sapphire, by Smart Strike
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
Owner: Catherine Parke & Augustin Stable
Analysis: A six-year-old mare, Sparkle Blue has experience in graded stakes races and could be a strong contender.
3. Cut From Class (MD)
Pedigree: Blame – Debbie’s Diamond, by Silver Charm
Jockey: Kevin Gomez
Trainer: Caitlin Keil
Owner: Steven D. Keil & Caitlin Keil
Analysis: A six-year-old veteran, Cut From Class has shown consistency in turf races and could be a factor late in the stretch.
4. Fantastical (KY)
Pedigree: Air Force Blue – Wangari, by Giant’s Causeway
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Trainer: Joe Sharp
Owner: Carl R. Moore Management LLC
Analysis: Fantastical has performed well in past stakes races and could be a strong contender if she gets a favorable trip.
5. Di’s Surprise (KY)
Pedigree: Preservationist – Chickasaw Gal, by Indian Charlie
Jockey: Jevian Toledo
Trainer: Hugh I. McMahon
Owner: SAB Stable Inc.
Analysis: Di’s Surprise won the Hillsborough Stakes (G2T) at Tampa Bay Downs and has proven stamina for this distance.
6. Pure Majestic (KY)
Pedigree: Tapit – Hitechnoweenie, by Harlan’s Holiday
Jockey: TBD
Trainer: John J. Robb
Owner: No Guts No Glory Farm
Analysis: A three-year-old filly, Pure Majestic is stepping up in class but has the pedigree to handle the challenge.
7. Tufani (VA)
Pedigree: Distorted Humor – Windhoek, by Mineshaft
Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
Trainer: Michael Stidham
Owner: Susan Naylor
Analysis: A five-year-old mare, Tufani has shown promise in longer turf races and could be a strong closer.
8. Skip Thru Da Fire (MD) (MTO)
Pedigree: Friesan Fire – Skipperdee, by Giant’s Causeway
Jockey: Yedsit Hazlewood
Trainer: Jose Corrales
Owner: Corrales Racing LLC
Analysis: Skip Thru Da Fire is entered as Main Track Only (MTO), meaning she will only run if the race is moved off the turf.
9. Nineteenamendment (MD)
Pedigree: Constitution – Magger Bags, by Indian Charlie
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
Owner: The Estate of R. Larry Johnson
Analysis: A five-year-old mare, Nineteenamendment has performed well in past turf races and could be a strong contender.
Race Outlook
The Dahlia Stakes features a deep and competitive field, headlined by Sparkle Blue, Di’s Surprise, and Fantastical. Sparkle Blue enters as a top contender, while Di’s Surprise has proven consistency. Fantastical’s experience at Laurel Park makes her a strong challenger.
