Race Details
- Event: Soaring Softly Stakes (G3T)
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 3:29 PM ET
- Venue: Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Distance: 5 ½ furlongs (Turf)
- Purse: $175,000
- Eligible Horses: 3-Year-Old Fillies
Field Overview & Contenders
The Grade III Soaring Softly Stakes at Saratoga Race Course features a competitive lineup of 3-year-old fillies, many of whom have stakes experience and strong turf pedigrees. With a short sprint distance of 5 ½ furlongs, expect a fast-paced race where early speed and tactical positioning will be crucial.
Top Horses to Watch
- Love Cervere (Into Mischief x Panther Strike)
- Trainer: Miguel Clement
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Owner: Edward Seltzer, Beverly Seltzer & Reeves Thoroughbred Racing
- Key Strengths: Elite pedigree with proven sprinting ability.
- Yougottahavehope (Twirling Candy x Beechwood Ella – IRE)
- Trainer: Horacio De Paz
- Jockey: Ricardo Santana Jr.
- Owner: Barry Schwartz
- Key Strengths: Speed-focused genetics with aggressive racing style.
- Saturday Flirt (Mendelssohn x Dragic)
- Trainer: Wesley A. Ward
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Owner: Mrs. Fitriani Hay
- Key Strengths: Consistent performer with strong front-running ability.
- Brindi (IRE) (No Nay Never x Salamah – IRE)
- Trainer: Kelsey Danner
- Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
- Owner: Robert M. Evans
- Key Strengths: European turf pedigree with proven sprint speed.
- Make Haste (GB) (Blue Point – IRE x Quick March – GB)
- Trainer: Miguel Clement
- Jockey: Manuel Franco
- Owner: Gainesway Stable & LNJ Foxwoods
- Key Strengths: Explosive speed with high win percentage.
- Hey Bertie (Kantharos x Believe in Bertie)
- Trainer: Cherie DeVaux
- Jockey: Javier Castellano
- Owner: Klein Racing
- Key Strengths: Proven stakes performer with strong stamina.
- Fortuna Mia (Vekoma x Windy Lane)
- Trainer: Linda Rice
- Jockey: Jose Lezcano
- Owner: Lighthouse Racing
- Key Strengths: Front-runner with endurance.
- Cloe (Tiz the Law x Nuhood)
- Trainer: Jose Francisco D’Angelo
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Owner: Lugamo Racing Stable LLC
- Key Strengths: Veteran turf runner with dominant stakes record.
- Spirited Boss (Street Boss x Spirited Storm)
- Trainer: Jose Francisco D’Angelo
- Jockey: John R. Velazquez
- Owner: Tag Stables
- Key Strengths: Strong late closer with Saratoga turf advantage.
- Abientot (Not This Time x Ready Ready Ready)
- Trainer: Mark E. Casse
- Jockey: Dylan Davis
- Owner: Tracy Farmer
- Key Strengths: Speedy front-runner with aggressive racing style.
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
- Pace Projection: Expect Abientot and Saturday Flirt to set the early pace, while Cloe and Spirited Boss will likely close late.
- Best Bet: Love Cervere to Win – Strong speed figures and elite turf pedigree.
- Value Bet: Make Haste to Place – Consistent top-three finisher.
- Longshot Play: Fortuna Mia to Show – Texas-bred advantage on turf.
