The Honey Ryder Stakes, a $80,000 turf race, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Gulfstream Park. This one-mile event features a competitive field of eight 3-year-old fillies, each vying for victory in this stakes race.
Race Details
- Track: Gulfstream Park
- Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
- Purse: $80,000
- Age Eligibility: 3-year-old fillies
- Post Time: 4:11 PM ET
Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1. Annie Goodbody (USA) – War Front x Tiz Ella
- Trainer: Armando De La Cerda
- Jockey: Joe Bravo
- Owner: Saeed Nasser Alremeithi
- Recent Form: Finished 9th in the Sanibel Island Stakes, struggling with pace.
2. Spirited Boss (USA) – Street Boss x Spirited Storm
- Trainer: Jose Francisco D’Angelo
- Jockey: Edgar Perez
- Owner: Tag Stables LLC
- Recent Form: Winner of the Sanibel Island Stakes, showing strong closing speed.
3. Starship Impulsive (USA) – Improbable x K P Wildcat
- Trainer: Steven Dwoskin
- Jockey: Leonel Reyes
- Owner: Starship Stables
- Recent Form: Won an Allowance Optional Claiming race at Gulfstream, proving her ability at this distance.
4. It’s Witchcraft (USA) – Tapit x Lady’s Island
- Trainer: Mark E. Casse
- Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
- Owner: D. J. Stable LLC
- Recent Form: Runner-up in an Allowance Optional Claiming race at Tampa Bay Downs, showing late acceleration.
5. Special Aviator (USA) – Global Campaign x Off My Stage
- Trainer: Rohan Crichton
- Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
- Owner: Special Aviators LLC
- Recent Form: Second-place finish in an Allowance race at Gulfstream, proving consistency.
6. Curlaine (USA) – Curlin x Demimondaine
- Trainer: Christophe Clement
- Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
- Owner: Manzanita Stables LLC
- Recent Form: Won a Maiden Special Weight race at Tampa Bay Downs, showing promise.
7. Sheshimaintenance (USA) – Instagrand x Kleodora
- Trainer: Jose Francisco D’Angelo
- Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
- Owner: Annlee Armstrong Bishop & Marie Hinkson
- Recent Form: Third-place finish in a Starter Allowance race at Gulfstream, showing mid-pack speed.
8. Origami (IRE) – Sioux Nation x Saiddaa
- Trainer: Jack Sisterson
- Jockey: Crystal Conning
- Owner: JWS Racing LLC
- Recent Form: Third-place finish in the Cecil B. DeMille Stakes (G3) at Del Mar, proving her ability at the graded stakes level.
Race Analysis & Predictions
Top Contenders:
- Spirited Boss (3/1 odds) – Strong finisher, coming off a stakes victory.
- Starship Impulsive (4/1 odds) – Recent winner, showing strong form.
- Origami (5/1 odds) – Proven graded stakes performer, could challenge late.
Dark Horses:
- Curlaine (6/1 odds) – Has shown promise, stepping up in class.
- It’s Witchcraft (7/1 odds) – Consistent performer, could surprise.
