Race Details
Event: DK Horse Acorn Stakes (Grade I)
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 5:46 PM ET
Venue: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
Distance: 1 1/8 miles (Dirt)
Purse: $500,000
Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel Racing
Recent Performance:
Good Cheer enters undefeated, fresh off a Grade I Kentucky Oaks victory.
Shred the Gnar dominated an allowance race at Churchill Downs during Derby weekend.
La Cara showed early speed in the Kentucky Oaks before fading late.
Top Horses, Jockeys & Trainers
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree |
| Scottish Lassie | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jorge Abreu | Sired by McKinzie, out of Bodebabe |
| Good Cheer | Luis Saez | Brad Cox | Sired by Medaglia d’Oro, out of Wedding Toast |
| La Cara | Dylan Davis | Mark Casse | Sired by Street Sense, out of Cara Caterina |
| Shred the Gnar | Jose Ortiz | Brian Lynch | Sired by Into Mischief, out of Aspen Light |
| Bless the Broken | John Velazquez | William Walden | Sired by Laoban, out of The Nightingale |
| Look Forward | Umberto Rispoli | Michael McCarthy | Sired by Bolt d’Oro, out of Troublesome |
| Quickick | Flavien Prat | Thomas Amoss | Sired by McKinzie, out of Graeme Six |
Race Analysis & Prediction
The Acorn Stakes is a prestigious Grade I event for three-year-old fillies, serving as the first leg of the U.S. Triple Tiara. This year’s field features an undefeated superstar, several graded stakes performers, and a few promising up-and-comers.
Good Cheer enters as the overwhelming favorite, boasting a perfect 7-for-7 record. Her Kentucky Oaks victory showcased her adaptability, rallying from eighth place to win by 2 ¼ lengths. With Luis Saez aboard, she remains the filly to beat.
Shred the Gnar, trained by Brian Lynch, has shown explosive early speed and could dictate the pace. If she gets a clean break, she’ll be tough to catch.
La Cara is the wild card, having shown early speed in the Kentucky Oaks before fading. If she can sustain her momentum, she could be a factor.
Best Bets & Predictions
Win Bet: Good Cheer (1-2) – Undefeated and dominant.
Exacta Box: Good Cheer / Shred the Gnar – Speed vs. stamina showdown.
Longshot Play: La Cara (10-1) – Could surprise if she holds her pace.
