Race Overview
The Grade I Smart N Classy Handicap is set to take place at Monmouth Park on June 1, 2025, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged three and up. This $85,000 stakes race covers one mile on dirt, attracting top contenders from across the country.
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Summer’s Comin (KY) – 4/1
- Pedigree: Summer Front x Emirates Girl
- Trainer: Michael Dini
- Jockey: Sonny Leon
- Owner: Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon
- Analysis: A consistent front-runner, Summer’s Comin has strong early speed and could dictate the pace. Her Summer Front lineage suggests stamina, making her a serious contender.
2. My Two Sophia’s (KY) – 7/2
- Pedigree: Hoppertunity x Mutual Fund
- Trainer: Gregory D. Sacco
- Jockey: Isaac Castillo
- Owner: Donna Wright
- Analysis: A Grade III winner, My Two Sophia’s has shown consistent speed figures and will be a major threat if she secures a good early position.
3. A Cozy Thing (FL) – 12/1
- Pedigree: Khozan x Onethingoranother
- Trainer: Kim Einhorn
- Jockey: Fernando Jara
- Owner: Skip Einhorn Racing LLC
- Analysis: A late-running filly, A Cozy Thing will need a fast pace upfront to maximize her chances. Her Khozan bloodline suggests she has the stamina to close late.
4. Mildoon (KY) – 20/1
- Pedigree: Competitive Edge x Surely Sensible
- Trainer: Rory K. Huston
- Jockey: Axel Concepcion
- Owner: Lawrence Fleming
- Analysis: Making her four-year-old debut, Mildoon is a proven stakes competitor with strong Monmouth Park form, making her a dangerous contender.
5. Autumn’s Turn (KY) – 20/1
- Pedigree: Tonalist x Hana J
- Trainer: Ricardo Gabriel Ramirez
- Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa
- Owner: Joseph Irace and Alfred Noll
- Analysis: A longshot with limited stakes experience, Autumn’s Turn will need a perfect trip to contend.
6. Riding Pretty (NJ) – 3/1
- Pedigree: Jack Milton x High Renaissance
- Trainer: Eddie Owens, Jr.
- Jockey: Samuel Marin
- Owner: Holly Crest Farm
- Analysis: A versatile runner, Riding Pretty has solid speed figures and could be a major factor if she secures a good stalking position.
7. Mia’s Crusade (KY) – 4/1
- Pedigree: Greenpointcrusader x Mini Moneigh
- Trainer: Chuck Spina
- Jockey: Paco Lopez
- Owner: Prancing Horse Farm LLC
- Analysis: A dangerous closer, Mia’s Crusade has strong Monmouth Park form and could be a late threat if the pace is fast.
8. Beach Daze (MD) – 5/2
- Pedigree: Blofeld x Ysabell T.
- Trainer: Farrel Mann
- Jockey: Adam Bowman
- Owner: All In Racing Stables LLC & JPS Stable
- Analysis: A consistent performer, Beach Daze has solid speed figures and could be a major factor if she secures a good stalking position.
Race Prediction & Betting Insights
- Top Contenders: Beach Daze, Mia’s Crusade, Riding Pretty
- Best Longshot Play: A Cozy Thing
- Projected Winner: Beach Daze – She has proven graded stakes form, a strong jockey-trainer combination, and excellent Monmouth Park experience.
