The Hilltop Stakes at Pimlico Race Course is set to be an exciting turf showdown, featuring a competitive field of three-year-old fillies. This one-mile race offers a $125,000 purse, attracting promising young turf specialists looking to make their mark.
Race Details
- Date: Friday, May 16, 2025
- Venue: Pimlico Race Course
- Distance: 1 mile
- Surface: Turf
- Purse: $125,000
Top Contenders
1. Princess Attitude
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Victoria H. Oliver
- Pedigree: Sired by Frankel (GB), out of Keertana
- Strengths: Strong European bloodlines, tactical speed
2. Play With Fire
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
- Pedigree: Sired by Oscar Performance, out of Streaming Fire
- Strengths: Proven turf ability, solid closing speed
3. Me Governor
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Trainer: Carlos A. David
- Pedigree: Sired by The Factor, out of Mocha Chip
- Strengths: Versatile runner, capable of handling pressure
4. Pure Majestic
- Jockey: Xavier Perez
- Trainer: John J. Robb
- Pedigree: Sired by Tapit, out of Hitechnoweenie
- Strengths: Strong stamina, looking to step up in class
5. Complexity Jane
- Jockey: Sheldon Russell
- Trainer: Brittany T. Russell
- Pedigree: Sired by Complexity, out of Bestinthebusiness
- Strengths: Tactical speed, improving form
6. Pretty Lavish (IRE)
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
- Trainer: H. Graham Motion
- Pedigree: Sired by Ribchester (IRE), out of Tranquil Storm (IRE)
- Strengths: European turf pedigree, strong finishing kick
7. White Rocks
- Jockey: Victor Carrasco
- Trainer: Arnaud Delacour
- Pedigree: Sired by Frosted, out of Kitten’s Catch
- Strengths: Consistent performer, solid turf experience
8. Obeissante
- Jockey: John Velazquez
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Pedigree: Sired by Into Mischief, out of Lucky Folie
- Strengths: Top-tier breeding, strong early speed
9. Sigh No More (IRE)
- Jockey: TBD
- Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
- Pedigree: Sired by Starspangledbanner (AUS), out of Silent Thoughts (IRE)
- Strengths: European turf experience, late-closing ability
Race Analysis
- Pace Projection: Expect a moderate early pace, with Obeissante and Me Governor likely to set the tempo. Play With Fire and Pretty Lavish will look to capitalize on a late surge.
- Track Conditions: Pimlico’s turf course favors stamina and tactical speed, making positioning crucial.
- X-Factor: Princess Attitude, with her Frankel bloodlines, could be the one to watch if she gets a clean trip.
