The Grade III Regret Stakes, a prestigious turf race for three-year-old fillies, returns to Churchill Downs on Saturday, May 31, 2025, as part of Stephen Foster Preview Day. This 1 1/8-mile turf event features a $275,000 purse, attracting some of the top turf specialists in the country.
Race Overview
- Event: 2025 Regret Stakes (Grade III)
- Date: May 31, 2025
- Location: Churchill Downs, Louisville, KY
- Distance: 1 1/8 miles (Turf)
- Purse: $275,000
- Eligibility: Three-Year-Old Fillies
- Post Time: 5:58 PM ET
Top Contenders & Pedigrees
| Horse | Sire | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Q | Quality Road | Chad Brown | Jose Ortiz | 3/1 |
| Lush Lips (GB) | Frankel | Brendan Walsh | Flavien Prat | 4/1 |
| Fionn | War Front | Todd Pletcher | Irad Ortiz Jr. | 5/1 |
| Totally Justified | Justify | Brad Cox | Florent Geroux | 6/1 |
| Deloraine | Medaglia d’Oro | Shug McGaughey III | Luis Saez | 8/1 |
| Fixin to Bee | English Channel | Mark Casse | Tyler Gaffalione | 10/1 |
| Aterradora (IRE) | Galileo | Steve Asmussen | Joel Rosario | 12/1 |
| Mechaya | Hard Spun | Michael Maker | Brian Hernandez Jr. | 15/1 |
| Hereforagoodtime | More Than Ready | Graham Motion | Julien Leparoux | 20/1 |
| Jalia | Uncle Mo | Kenny McPeek | Rafael Bejarano | 20/1 |
| Golden Sunshine | Kitten’s Joy | Bill Mott | John Velazquez | 30/1 |
Key Horses to Watch
- Classic Q (Quality Road) – Trained by Chad Brown, this filly dominated her last race at Churchill Downs, winning by four and three-quarter lengths while posting a 107 Equibase Speed Figure, the highest in the field.
- Lush Lips (GB) (Frankel) – A Grade II Edgewood Stakes runner-up, trained by Brendan Walsh, showing strong closing speed.
- Fionn (War Front) – Finished third in the Grade II Appalachian Stakes, trained by Todd Pletcher, looking to break through at Churchill Downs.
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
- Pace Analysis: Expect Totally Justified and Fixin to Bee to set the early pace, while Classic Q and Lush Lips will look to close late.
- Track Conditions: With firm turf expected, closers may have an advantage.
- Best Bet: Classic Q (3/1) – Proven stakes-winning ability and strong recent form make her the top contender.
How to Watch & Wager
- TV Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel Racing
- Streaming: TwinSpires, DRF Bets
- Post Time: 5:58 PM ET
