Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 5:27 PM ET
- Venue: Churchill Downs
- Distance: 5 ½ furlongs (Turf)
- Purse: $225,000
- Eligible Horses: 3-year-old fillies
The Mamzelle Stakes is a Grade III sprint on turf, featuring a competitive field of 14 fillies, plus three also-eligibles. The race serves as a key test for young turf sprinters, with several contenders returning from the Limestone Stakes at Keeneland.
Top Contenders & Analysis
1. Shisospicy (USA)
- Sire: Mitole
- Dam: Spicy Surprise
- Trainer: Jose D’Angelo
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Recent Form: Winner of the Limestone Stakes (Keeneland)
Shisospicy enters as the likely favorite, having won the Limestone Stakes in front-running fashion. She has been undefeated in two turf starts, showcasing early speed and resilience.
2. Dreamaway (USA)
- Sire: Flameaway
- Dam: Dreaming of You
- Trainer: Wesley Ward
- Jockey: Joe Bravo
- Recent Form: 2nd in the Limestone Stakes (Keeneland)
Dreamaway was outgunned early by Shisospicy in the Limestone but could reverse the result with a better post position. She has shown strong early speed in past races.
3. Abientot (USA)
- Sire: War Front
- Dam: Belle Époque
- Trainer: Mark Casse
- Jockey: Frankie Dettori
- Recent Form: 3rd in the Limestone Stakes (Keeneland)
Abientot closed from far off the pace in the Limestone, finishing just a length behind the winner. She could benefit from a fast early pace.
4. Me Governor (USA)
- Sire: Constitution
- Dam: Governor’s Prize
- Trainer: Carlos David
- Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
- Recent Form: 4th in the Limestone Stakes (Keeneland)
Me Governor was forced wide in the Limestone but still finished strongly. A better trip could put her in contention.
5. It Ain’t Two (GB)
- Sire: No Nay Never
- Dam: Two’s Company
- Trainer: Riley Mott
- Jockey: Florent Geroux
- Recent Form: 4th in the Limestone Stakes (Keeneland)
It Ain’t Two dead-heated for fourth in her North American debut, showing promise despite a tough trip.
Other Notable Entrants
- Laurice (USA) (Trainer: George Weaver, Jockey: Corey Lanerie) – Needs improvement after finishing 8th in the Limestone.
- Mighty Eriu (IRE) (Trainer: Brendan Walsh, Jockey: Ben Curtis) – Struggled in her last start but has turf pedigree.
- Kilwin (USA) (Trainer: Rusty Arnold II, Jockey: Edgar Morales) – Finished 6th in the Limestone but has graded stakes experience.
Race Prediction & Strategy
- Shisospicy is the horse to beat, given her front-running style and recent success.
- Dreamaway could challenge if she secures the early lead.
- Abientot and Me Governor will benefit from a fast pace and could close late.
- It Ain’t Two is a wildcard, with potential upside in her second U.S. start.
