Race: Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes (G3T)
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Delaware Park
Distance: 1 3/8 miles (Turf)
Purse: $250,000
Surface: Turf (Rail at 17 feet)
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3 years old and up
Post Time: 2:38 PM ET
Field Overview & Entries
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | M/L Odds |
| 1 | Marksman Queen (GB) | Jorge Ruiz | H. Graham Motion | Dubawi (IRE) – Sharp Susan, by Touch Gold | 8/5 |
| 2 | Malibu Beauty | TBD | Gary Capuano | Buffum – Slow and Steady, by Malibu Moon | 8/1 |
| 3 | Party | Sara Del Fabbro | Benjamin W. Perkins | Munnings – Don’t Surprise Me, by Macho Uno | 10/1 |
| 4 | Boss Lady Bailey | Daniel Centeno | Michael J. Maker | Connect – Special Dream, by Officer | 6/1 |
| 5 | Spanish Eyes (GER) | Jaime Rodriguez | Brendan P. Walsh | Zarak (FR) – Sortilege (IRE), by Tiger Hill (IRE) | 7/2 |
| 6 | Parish Lane | Mychel Sanchez | Eddie Kenneally | Justify – Silk and Scarlet (GB), by Sadler’s Wells | 5/2 |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Marksman Queen (GB)
Trainer: Graham Motion (9-time winner of this race)
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Pedigree: Dubawi (IRE) × Sharp Susan (Touch Gold)
Form: 4th career win in the Keertana Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs
Speed Figure: 101 Equibase
Tactics: Front-runner with stamina and class
Outlook: The one to beat. Motion has made this race his personal playground, and Marksman Queen is in peak form.
Parish Lane
Trainer: Eddie Kenneally
Jockey: Mychel Sanchez
Pedigree: Justify × Silk and Scarlet (GB) (Sadler’s Wells)
Form: 3rd in a 1 3/8-mile allowance at Churchill
Notes: Lightly raced, consistent, and bred for distance
Outlook: Dangerous closer with upside. A win here would be her first black-type score.
Spanish Eyes (GER)
Trainer: Brendan Walsh
Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez
Pedigree: Zarak (FR) × Sortilege (IRE) (Tiger Hill)
Form: 2nd in the German Oaks (G1); U.S. debut
Notes: Classy European import with proven stamina
Outlook: Wild card. If she handles the firm turf and shipping, she could upset.
Boss Lady Bailey
Trainer: Mike Maker
Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Pedigree: Connect × Special Dream (Officer)
Form: 4th in the Keertana Stakes
Notes: Tactical speed and Maker’s turf acumen
Outlook: Fringe contender with a chance to hit the board.
Malibu Beauty
Trainer: Gary Capuano
Pedigree: Buffum × Slow and Steady (Malibu Moon)
Form: Multiple stakes-placed in Maryland
Outlook: Veteran mare with local experience but may be outclassed.
Party
Trainer: Benjamin Perkins Jr.
Pedigree: Munnings × Don’t Surprise Me (Macho Uno)
Form: Lightly raced; stepping up in class
Outlook: Needs a career-best effort to contend.
Pedigree Spotlight
Marksman Queen (Dubawi × Touch Gold): Elite European bloodlines; stamina and class.
Parish Lane (Justify × Sadler’s Wells): Triple Crown sire + turf stamina dam line.
Spanish Eyes (Zarak × Sortilege): German Oaks form; deep European turf pedigree.
Boss Lady Bailey (Connect × Officer): Versatile U.S. pedigree with tactical speed.
Top Pick: Marksman Queen – Proven at the distance, top connections, and tactical speed.
Value Play: Spanish Eyes – Euro class and pedigree could shine in U.S. debut.
Exacta Box: Marksman Queen / Spanish Eyes / Parish Lane
Longshot to Watch: Boss Lady Bailey – Maker’s horses always deserve respect in turf stakes.
