Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM CT
- Venue: Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA
- Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
- Purse: $50,000
- Eligible Horses: 3-year-old fillies
The Goldfinch Stakes is a sprint race for 3-year-old fillies, offering a competitive field of emerging talent. This race has historically been a stepping stone for fillies aiming for higher-level stakes competition later in the season.
Contenders Overview
1. Inject (USA)
- Sire: Frosted
- Dam: Appealing Zophie (Successful Appeal)
- Trainer: Brad H. Cox
- Jockey: Albin Jimenez
- Recent Form: Winner of the 2024 Goldfinch Stakes
Inject returns to defend her Goldfinch Stakes title, having won last year in 1:09.40 on a muddy track. She has shown strong sprinting ability, with her pedigree suggesting both speed and stamina.
2. Feeling Mischief (USA)
- Sire: Into Mischief
- Dam: True Feelings (Latent Heat)
- Trainer: Mellon Patch
- Jockey: TBD
- Recent Form: Runner-up in the 2024 Goldfinch Stakes
Feeling Mischief finished second in last year’s Goldfinch Stakes, showing solid closing speed. She has continued to improve and could be a serious contender.
3. Becca’s Rocket (USA)
- Sire: Orb
- Dam: Idoitmyway (Unbridled’s Song)
- Trainer: Mark Norman
- Jockey: TBD
- Recent Form: Third in the 2024 Goldfinch Stakes
Becca’s Rocket has been consistent, finishing third in last year’s race. Her pedigree suggests she has the stamina to handle a fast pace.
Race Prediction & Strategy
- Inject is the horse to beat, given her defending champion status and strong pedigree.
- Feeling Mischief could challenge late, given her closing speed.
- Becca’s Rocket has the ability to hit the board but may need a strong pace upfront.
