This $100,000 turf sprint for fillies and mares, 3 years old and up, will be contested over 5½ furlongs on the grass, and features a competitive field of seven runners with a blend of early speed and proven stakes form.
Race Overview: 2025 Goldwood Stakes at Monmouth Park
- Race: Goldwood Stakes (Race 6)
- Track: Monmouth Park
- Surface: Turf
- Distance: 5½ furlongs
- Purse: $100,000
- Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3YO & Up
- Post Time: 3:25 PM ET
- Wagering: Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Daily Double
This year’s edition features graded stakes dropper Epona’s Hope, Chad Brown’s improving Rosie Jeeks, and multiple stakes winner Drifaros, setting up a high-speed showdown on the Jersey Shore lawn.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Notable Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rosie Jeeks | Samy Camacho | Chad Brown | World of Trouble – Remington Rose | Won Monmouth turf allowance in May |
| 2 | Up For It | Axel Concepcion | Michael Matz | More Than Ready – Velvet Mood | 5th in Delaware turf sprint |
| 3 | Bingo’s Birkin | Jorge Vargas Jr. | Jose Sanchez | Sea Wizard – Future Story | 2 wins at Monmouth in 2024 |
| 4 | Drifaros | Sonny Leon | Teresa Pompay | Kantharos – Style Drift | 3rd in Delaware stakes last out |
| 5 | Etrurian | Samuel Marin | Joseph Orseno | Bucchero – Imperial Strike | 3rd in Gulfstream allowance |
| 6 | Bel Pensiero | Ramon Moya | Anthony Margotta Jr. | Army Mule – Milaya | 3-time turf winner |
| 8 | Epona’s Hope | Paco Lopez | J. Tyler Servis | Adios Charlie – Alotofappeal | 3rd in G3 Unbridled Sidney |
Top Contenders to Watch
Epona’s Hope (Post 8)
- Trainer: J. Tyler Servis
- Jockey: Paco Lopez
- Form: 3 wins in 2025, including Captiva Island Stakes
- Analysis: The 4-year-old filly drops from graded stakes company after a game third in the G3 Unbridled Sidney at Churchill Downs. She’s been the early pacesetter in eight straight starts and draws ideally outside. If she clears, she’s the one to catch.
Rosie Jeeks (Post 1)
- Trainer: Chad Brown
- Jockey: Samy Camacho
- Form: 2-for-3 lifetime; won Monmouth allowance in May
- Analysis: Lightly raced and improving, this daughter of World of Trouble has tactical speed and a strong closing kick. Brown and Camacho have a 27% win rate at Monmouth over the past two seasons.
Drifaros (Post 4)
- Trainer: Teresa Pompay
- Jockey: Sonny Leon
- Form: 6YO mare with multiple stakes placings
- Analysis: Veteran turf sprinter with a strong resume. Finished third in a Delaware stakes last out and owns a 99 Beyer top. Will be stalking the pace.
Live Longshots & Value Plays
- Bel Pensiero (Post 6): 3-time turf winner with tactical speed. Could sit the perfect trip behind the speed duel.
- Etrurian (Post 5): Bucchero filly with early foot. Needs to rebound from a dull effort at Gulfstream.
- Bingo’s Birkin (Post 3): Local turf form is solid; may be overlooked on the board.
Race Strategy & Pace Scenario
- Expected Pace: Fast. Epona’s Hope, Etrurian, and Rosie Jeeks all have early speed.
- Closers: Drifaros and Bel Pensiero will look to capitalize if the pace collapses.
- Key Matchup: Epona’s Hope vs Rosie Jeeks – class dropper vs rising star.
Projected Order of Finish
- Epona’s Hope
- Rosie Jeeks
- Drifaros
- Bel Pensiero
- Bingo’s Birkin
