The Grade III Penn Mile Stakes at Penn National Race Course is set to feature a competitive field of three-year-old turf specialists, battling over one mile on turf for a $400,000 purse. Originally scheduled for May 30, the race was postponed twice due to heavy rain and is now set to run on Friday, June 27, 2025.
Race Details
Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
Time: 7:45 PM ET
Venue: Penn National Race Course, Grantville, PA
Surface: Turf
Distance: One mile
Purse: $400,000
Grade: III
Field Overview – Horses, Jockeys & Trainers
1. States’ Rights – Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz | Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
Pedigree: Sired by Constitution, known for producing elite turf runners.
Recent Form: Finished second in a Keeneland allowance race on April 12.
Strengths: Tactical speed and ability to handle firm turf conditions.
2. Barbadian Runner – Jockey: Forest Boyce | Trainer: Henry Walters
Pedigree: By Barbados, a sire known for producing strong closers.
Recent Form: Finished second in the Delaware Derby.
Strengths: Late acceleration and proven stamina at this distance.
3. Panagiotis – Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez | Trainer: Dimitrios K. Synnefias
Pedigree: By Violence, known for speed and endurance.
Recent Form: Finished fifth in a Penn National allowance race on June 11.
Strengths: Tactical versatility and ability to adapt to different pace scenarios.
4. Mi Bago – Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. | Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Pedigree: By Vekoma, a sire known for producing durable distance runners.
Recent Form: Finished second in the Pennine Ridge Stakes.
Strengths: Experience at Penn National and ability to handle softer turf conditions.
5. Out On Bail – Jockey: Manuel Franco | Trainer: Michael J. Maker
Pedigree: By Tiz the Law, a sire known for producing elite turf specialists.
Recent Form: Finished second in the William Walker Stakes.
Strengths: Strong pedigree for long-distance turf racing.
6. Cairo Caper – Jockey: Victor R. Carrasco | Trainer: Phil Schoenthal
Pedigree: By Cairo Prince, known for producing speed-oriented turf runners.
Recent Form: Finished seventh in the Woodhaven Stakes.
Strengths: Tactical speed and ability to handle firm turf conditions.
7. Zulu Kingdom – Jockey: Flavien Prat | Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Pedigree: By Ten Sovereigns, a European sire known for elite turf speed.
Recent Form: Won the Grade I American Turf Stakes.
Strengths: Tactical versatility and ability to dictate the pace.
8. Dream On – Jockey: Javier Castellano | Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Pedigree: By Not This Time, known for producing stamina-driven turf specialists.
Recent Form: Won the Woodhaven Stakes.
Strengths: Strong finishing kick and proven stamina at this distance.
Race Strategy & Key Matchups
Pace Projection: Expect Zulu Kingdom and States’ Rights to set the early pace, while Mi Bago and Dream On will look to close late.
Turf Conditions: The firm turf at Penn National favors speed-oriented runners, giving an edge to Zulu Kingdom and Cairo Caper.
Late Kick: Mi Bago and Out On Bail have the strongest closing ability, making them dangerous in the final furlong.
Opening Odds:
Zulu Kingdom (7-5)
Dream On (9-2)
Mi Bago (7-2)
Out On Bail (6-1)
States’ Rights (8-1)
Barbadian Runner (10-1)
Cairo Caper (15-1)
Panagiotis (30-1).Prediction:Zulu Kingdom to win, Dream On to place, Mi Bago to show.
