This $250,000 black-type stakes for fillies and mares, 3 years old and up, will be contested over 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs) on dirt, and features a competitive field of eight, including graded stakes performers and rising local stars.
Race Overview: 2025 Lady Jacqueline Stakes at Thistledown
- Race: Lady Jacqueline Stakes (Race 11)
- Track: Thistledown
- Surface: Dirt
- Distance: 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs)
- Purse: $250,000
- Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3YO & Up
- Post Time: 5:35 PM ET
- Wagering: Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Daily Double
This year’s renewal features graded stakes dropper Where’s My Ring, multiple stakes winner Peignoir, and local powerhouse Red Hot Lass, setting up a high-stakes clash between class and consistency.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucky Cougar | Luis Rivera | Jason DaCosta | Madefromlucky – Another Cougar | 12-1 |
| 2 | Goldeneye Magic | Fernando Becerra | Jason DaCosta | Mucho Macho Man – Lil Miss Richie | 10-1 |
| 3 | Red Hot Lass | Jose Bracho | Jeffrey Skerrett | Texas Red – Speightlass | 8-1 |
| 4 | In Just My Heels | Evin Roman | Ron Moquett | Midnight Lute – High Heels | 9-2 |
| 5 | Candlelight Hours | Andrew Ramgeet | James Jackson | Dominus – Nava | 12-1 |
| 6 | Where’s My Ring | Mike Smith | Peter Miller | Twirling Candy – Mapit | 2-1 |
| 7 | Peignoir | Jose Ortiz | Rodolphe Brisset | Mendelssohn – Beehive Hairdo | 9-5 |
| 8 | Just Be Quiet | Joseph Ramos | Robert Gorham | Karakontie (JPN) – Quiet Talk | 15-1 |
Top Contenders to Watch
Peignoir (Post 7)
- Trainer: Rodolphe Brisset
- Jockey: Jose Ortiz
- Form: 3 wins, 2 seconds from last 6 starts
- Speed Figure: 103
- Analysis: The daughter of Mendelssohn enters off a sharp allowance win at Churchill and has been knocking on the door in graded company. She’s tactical, consistent, and bred to relish the 9-furlong trip.
Where’s My Ring (Post 6)
- Trainer: Peter Miller
- Jockey: Mike Smith
- Form: 3rd in G3 Allaire DuPont Distaff
- Speed Figure: 102
- Analysis: A daughter of Twirling Candy, she’s dropping from graded stakes and owns a win at this distance. If she gets a clean trip, she’s a major threat to wire the field.
Red Hot Lass (Post 3)
- Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett
- Jockey: Jose Bracho
- Form: 2 wins, 2 seconds in last 5 starts
- Analysis: The local fan favorite has a strong record at Thistledown and could benefit from a pace meltdown. She’s a must-use in exotics.
Live Longshots & Value Plays
- In Just My Heels (Post 4): Lightly raced 4YO with back class and a strong late kick.
- Candlelight Hours (Post 5): Won last out and could improve third off the layoff.
- Goldeneye Magic (Post 2): 3YO facing older but improving with each start.
Race Strategy & Pace Scenario
- Expected Pace: Honest to fast. Where’s My Ring, Goldeneye Magic, and Just Be Quiet may vie for early control.
- Closers: Peignoir, Red Hot Lass, and In Just My Heels will look to capitalize late.
- Key Matchup: Peignoir vs Where’s My Ring – class dropper vs rising star.
Projected Order of Finish
- Peignoir
- Where’s My Ring
- Red Hot Lass
- In Just My Heels
- Candlelight Hours
