Race Details
Event: Just a Game Stakes (Grade I)
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 7:04 PM ET
Venue: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
Distance: 1 mile (Inner Turf)
Purse: $500,000
Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel Racing
Recent Performance:
Regal Glory won the Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) at Keeneland, showcasing elite turf speed.
In Italian finished second in the Churchill Distaff Turf Mile (G2T), displaying strong closing ability.
Whitebeam placed third in the Beaugay Stakes (G3T), proving her stamina.
Top Horses, Jockeys & Trainers
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree |
| Regal Glory | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad Brown | Sired by Animal Kingdom, out of Mary’s Follies |
| In Italian | Flavien Prat | Chad Brown | Sired by Dubawi (IRE), out of Florentina (AUS) |
| Whitebeam | Joel Rosario | Bill Mott | Sired by Caravaggio, out of Sleep Walk |
| Technical Analysis | Jose Ortiz | Chad Brown | Sired by Kingman (GB), out of Seal of Approval |
| Speak of the Devil | Javier Castellano | Todd Pletcher | Sired by Wootton Bassett (GB), out of Moranda |
| Chez Pierre | Tyler Gaffalione | Arnaud Delacour | Sired by Mehmas (IRE), out of Havana Moon |
Race Analysis & Prediction
The Just a Game Stakes is a premier Grade I turf mile for fillies and mares aged four and up, featuring a competitive field of elite turf specialists. This year’s lineup includes several graded stakes winners, setting up a thrilling showdown.
Regal Glory enters as the morning-line favorite, having secured a Grade I victory at Keeneland. Her Animal Kingdom pedigree suggests elite turf ability, and with Irad Ortiz Jr. aboard, she’s a strong contender.
In Italian, trained by Chad Brown, has shown explosive late speed and could capitalize if the pace is fast.
Whitebeam is the wild card, having shown strong closing ability in her last race. If the frontrunners tire, she could surge late.
Best Bets & Predictions
Win Bet: Regal Glory (5-2) – Strong pedigree and top jockey.
Exacta Box: Regal Glory / In Italian – Speed duel potential.
Longshot Play: Whitebeam (4-1) – Late-running threat.
