The Glenn Petty Stakes at Colonial Downs returns on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as Race 7 on the card, showcasing a field of Virginia-bred fillies and mares aged three and up. Contested over 5½ furlongs on turf, this $125,000 stakes sprint promises blistering speed, pedigree depth, and tactical riding.
Top Contenders & Pedigree Profiles
| Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree Highlights | Morning Line Odds |
| Mystic Seaport | Mychel Sanchez | Jamie Ness | Midshipman × Sketch Book (Notebook) | 4-5 Favorite |
| Chickahominy | Forest Boyce | Karen Dennehy Godsey | Great Notion × Toccoa | 7-2 |
| Noquestionaboutit | Jorge Ruiz | Mike Trombetta | Great Notion × Magician’squestion | 4-1 |
| Three Times | Daniel Centeno | Arnaud Delacour | Not This Time × Tres Linda | 9-2 |
| Splash of Jack | Angel Cruz | Mike Jones Jr. | Army Mule × Awake the Day | 20-1 |
| Carolina Sun | Horacio Karamanos | Susan Cooney | Summer Front × Carolina Shag | 30-1 |
| Lenamagnetta | Jean Gregor Briceno | Valora Testerman | Normandy Invasion × The Slipper Fits | 30-1 |
Pedigree Power Plays
Mystic Seaport enters as the class standout, with five turf wins and a sharp recent score at Penn National. Her sire Midshipman is known for producing turf sprinters with tactical speed. Chickahominy, bred by Eagle Point Farm, is a consistent performer with local experience. Her sire Great Notion is a regional powerhouse for Virginia-breds. Noquestionaboutit, a 3-year-old filly, adds youthful upside and shares the same sire as Chickahominy, suggesting turf sprint prowess.
Jockey & Trainer Dynamics
Mychel Sanchez is riding all four stakes races this weekend, including Mystic Seaport, signaling strong confidence from connections. Jamie Ness, Mystic Seaport’s trainer, is a top Mid-Atlantic conditioner with a knack for turf sprinters. Arnaud Delacour and Daniel Centeno team up with Three Times, a duo known for precision and turf success. Karen Dennehy Godsey brings Chickahominy back to Colonial Downs, where she’s run well before.
Race Strategy
Expect Mystic Seaport to sit just off the pace and pounce late with Sanchez’s patient ride. Chickahominy may try to wire the field, leveraging her early speed and rail draw. Three Times and Noquestionaboutit could be the value plays, especially if the pace heats up early.
