Horses and Pedigrees
Kilwin:
Sire: Kitten’s Joy
Dam: Untapable (by Tapit)
Breeder: BBN Racing
Owner: BBN Racing
Pedigree Notes: Kitten’s Joy is a leading turf sire, while Untapable, a champion mare, adds class and stamina.
Abientot:
Sire: War Front
Dam: Matron (by Galileo)
Breeder: Tracy Farmer
Owner: Tracy Farmer
Pedigree Notes: War Front contributes speed and turf prowess, while Galileo adds stamina and versatility.
My Lil Punky:
Sire: Into Mischief
Dam: Punky Brewster (by Malibu Moon)
Breeder: John Ennis
Owner: John Ennis
Pedigree Notes: Into Mischief is a top sire known for producing precocious runners, while Malibu Moon adds depth to the pedigree.
She’s All Charm:
Sire: Munnings
Dam: Charm School (by Distorted Humor)
Breeder: Eoin Harty
Owner: Eoin Harty
Pedigree Notes: Munnings contributes brilliance and speed, while Distorted Humor adds versatility.
Lookinatmybuckle:
Sire: Bolt d’Oro
Dam: Buckle Up (by Smart Strike)
Breeder: Jerome Miller
Owner: Jerome Miller
Pedigree Notes: Bolt d’Oro brings precocity and stamina, while Smart Strike adds class.
It Ain’t Two (GB):
Sire: Kodiac (GB)
Dam: Humble And Proud (IRE) (by Pivotal)
Breeder: Riley Mott
Owner: Riley Mott
Pedigree Notes: Kodiac is a proven sire of turf sprinters, while Pivotal adds durability.
Shisospicy:
Sire: Speightstown
Dam: Spice Girl (by Giant’s Causeway)
Breeder: Jose D’Angelo
Owner: Jose D’Angelo
Pedigree Notes: Speightstown contributes speed and consistency, while Giant’s Causeway adds stamina.
Mighty Eiru (IRE):
Sire: Invincible Spirit (IRE)
Dam: Eiru’s Song (IRE) (by Danehill Dancer)
Breeder: Brendan Walsh
Owner: Brendan Walsh
Pedigree Notes: Invincible Spirit is a leading international sire, while Danehill Dancer adds versatility.
Afternoon Diva:
Sire: Twirling Candy
Dam: Afternoon Delight (by Candy Ride)
Breeder: Chris Hartman
Owner: Chris Hartman
Pedigree Notes: Twirling Candy contributes brilliance and stamina, while Candy Ride adds class.
Dreamaway:
Sire: War Front
Dam: Dreaming of Anna (by Rahy)
Breeder: Wesley Ward
Owner: Wesley Ward
Pedigree Notes: War Front brings turf success, while Rahy adds versatility.
Laurice:
Sire: Lookin At Lucky
Dam: Lucky Charm (by Arch)
Breeder: George Weaver
Owner: George Weaver
Pedigree Notes: Lookin At Lucky contributes toughness and stamina, while Arch adds durability.
Me Governor:
Sire: Constitution
Dam: Governor’s Lady (by Bernardini)
Breeder: Carlos David
Owner: Carlos David
Pedigree Notes: Constitution brings versatility, while Bernardini adds stamina.
Jockeys
Luis Saez (Kilwin): Known for his aggressive riding style and ability to secure strong early positions.
Dylan Davis (Abientot): A skilled jockey with a reputation for timing his moves perfectly.
Adam Beschizza (My Lil Punky): A consistent performer with experience in turf sprints.
Gerardo Corrales (She’s All Charm): Known for his precision and ability to navigate traffic.
Mario Gutierrez (Lookinatmybuckle): A seasoned rider with success in high-stakes races.
Frankie Dettori (It Ain’t Two): A legendary jockey with numerous international victories.
Irad Ortiz Jr. (Shisospicy): One of the top jockeys in the sport, particularly on turf.
Ben Curtis (Mighty Eiru): A rising star with a strong record in turf races.
John Velazquez (Dreamaway): A Hall of Fame jockey with extensive experience in stakes races.
Trainers
Rusty Arnold (Kilwin): A respected trainer with a focus on developing turf specialists.
Mark Casse (Abientot): A Hall of Fame trainer with a strong record in major stakes races.
Wesley Ward (Dreamaway): Known for his expertise with young turf runners.
Brendan Walsh (Mighty Eiru): A skilled trainer with success in international turf racing.
Race Analysis
The FanDuel Limestone Stakes promises to be a fast-paced and competitive affair. Kilwin and Abientot, both proven stakes performers, are expected to be among the favorites. Dreamaway and Mighty Eiru bring strong turf pedigrees and consistent form, while Shisospicy and It Ain’t Two could surprise with their speed and versatility.
The pace is expected to be quick, with horses like Kilwin and She’s All Charm likely to press forward early. The stretch run could see closers like Abientot and Dreamaway making their moves late.
