Race Overview
- Date: May 24, 2025
- Race Number: 6
- Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
- Purse: $100,000
- Eligibility: 3-year-olds & up, Fillies and Mares
Key Contenders
1. Sneaker
- Pedigree: Oscar Performance – Lime Beach
- Jockey: Kazushi Kimura
- Trainer: George Papaprodromou
- Breeder: Fountain of Youth Breeding, LLC
- Owner: R L Stables
- Analysis: Sneaker has shown strong turf performances and benefits from Kazushi Kimura’s tactical riding. Expect her to be competitive in the stretch.
2. Cornelia Fort
- Pedigree: Grazen – An Unusual Group
- Jockey: Antonio Fresu
- Trainer: Andy Mathis
- Breeder: Nick Alexander
- Owner: Greenway Racing Stables LLC, Branch or Catone, et al
- Analysis: A seasoned 5-year-old mare, Cornelia Fort has demonstrated consistency on turf. Fresu’s aggressive riding style could help her secure a strong position early.
3. Prancingthruparis
- Pedigree: Sir Prancealot (IRE) – She’s a Big Winner
- Jockey: Armando Ayuso
- Trainer: Peter Eurton
- Breeder: SAF Racing, Ciaglia Racing LLC, & H. Crusberg
- Owner: Ciaglia Racing LLC, SAF Racing or Crusberg
- Analysis: A lightly raced 4-year-old filly, Prancingthruparis has shown promise in recent outings. Eurton’s training expertise could be a key factor in her performance.
4. Ashleys Sandcastle
- Pedigree: West Coast – Sandi’s Ready
- Jockey: Hector Isaac Berrios
- Trainer: Philip D’Amato
- Breeder: PT Syndicate #1 LLC
- Owner: Veranda Stables
- Analysis: D’Amato-trained horses tend to excel in turf races, and Ashleys Sandcastle has the pedigree to thrive over a mile. Berrios will need to time his move well.
5. Blevys Tiger
- Pedigree: Smiling Tiger – Recoiling
- Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
- Trainer: Manuel P. Badilla
- Breeder: Martin Bach & Daniel Weiner
- Owner: Daniel Weiner
- Analysis: A speed-oriented filly, Blevys Tiger could dictate the pace early. Pereira’s riding style will be crucial in managing her energy for the final stretch.
6. Shocking Grey
- Pedigree: Grazen – Seoul Unbridled
- Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez
- Trainer: George Papaprodromou
- Breeder: Donald Valpredo
- Owner: Rockingham Ranch
- Analysis: A 6-year-old mare with experience, Shocking Grey has previously won the Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint. Hernandez’s ability to navigate traffic could be key.
7. Quantum Innergy
- Pedigree: Clubhouse Ride – Wild Caroline
- Jockey: Mike E. Smith
- Trainer: Antonio C. Garcia
- Breeder: James Shenouda
- Owner: Innergy Racing Corp or Zephyr Racing LLC
- Analysis: With legendary jockey Mike E. Smith aboard, Quantum Innergy could be a strong closer. Her pedigree suggests she’ll handle the turf well.
Race Prediction
- Likely Pace: Expect Blevys Tiger to push the early fractions, with Cornelia Fort and Sneaker tracking closely.
- Strong Closers: Shocking Grey and Quantum Innergy could make late moves.
- Trainer Advantage: Philip D’Amato and George Papaprodromou have strong records in turf races.
- Top Contenders: Sneaker, Cornelia Fort, and Shocking Grey appear well-positioned for a strong finish.
