Horse Race Preview: Maddie May Stakes at Aqueduct

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The 2025 Maddie May Stakes is set to take place on March 8 at Aqueduct Racetrack. This one-mile dirt race, with a purse of $125,000, is exclusively for three-year-old fillies foaled in New York State. Let’s dive into the details of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees for this exciting event.

Horses and Pedigrees

  1. Howling Wind
    1. Sire: Solomini
    1. Dam: Typhoon Teri
    1. Breeder: McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, LLC
    1. Owner: Seacoast Thoroughbreds of N. E.
    1. Trainer: James W. Ferraro
    1. Jockey: Ruben Silvera
    1. Weight: 118 lbs
  2. Boston’s Phinest
    1. Sire: Honest Mischief
    1. Dam: All in Time
    1. Breeder: Sequel Thoroughbreds LLC & Cypress Creek Equine LLC
    1. Owner: Our Sugar Bear Stable LLC
    1. Trainer: Bruce R. Brown
    1. Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche
    1. Weight: 118 lbs
  3. Storm Changer
    1. Sire: Name Changer
    1. Dam: Stormin Sistas
    1. Breeder: Kaz Hill Farm
    1. Owner: Peter Kazamias
    1. Trainer: Dimitrios K. Synnefias
    1. Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez
    1. Weight: 118 lbs
  4. Bernieandtherose
    1. Sire: Accelerate
    1. Dam: Berning Rose
    1. Breeder: Robert D. Rosenthal & Bradford Bernstein
    1. Owner: Robert D. Rosenthal & Bradford H. Bernstein
    1. Trainer: Domenick L. Schettino
    1. Jockey: Katie Davis
    1. Weight: 123 lbs
  5. Lady Wisdom
    1. Sire: Solomini
    1. Dam: Myself
    1. Breeder: McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, LLC
    1. Owner: James Redekop
    1. Trainer: William E. Morey
    1. Jockey: Lane J. Luzzi
    1. Weight: 118 lbs
  6. Army Gal
    1. Sire: Army Mule
    1. Dam: Renee’s Queen
    1. Breeder: Dark Horse Legends Racing LLC
    1. Owner: Ronald P. Stewart
    1. Trainer: Linda Rice
    1. Jockey: Jose Lezcano
    1. Weight: 120 lbs
  7. Lottie Margaret
    1. Sire: Global Campaign
    1. Dam: Passionate Diva
    1. Breeder: Steve Schuster
    1. Owner: Madaket Stables LLC
    1. Trainer: Brad H. Cox
    1. Jockey: Manuel Franco
    1. Weight: 120 lbs

Key Contenders and Analysis

  • Bernieandtherose: Coming off a three-race win streak, Bernieandtherose is the horse to watch. Trained by Domenick Schettino, she has shown versatility in her racing style and has a strong pedigree with Accelerate as her sire.
  • Lottie Margaret: Trained by Brad H. Cox, Lottie Margaret has been impressive in her recent performances, including a 10-length victory in a state-bred optional-claimer. Her pedigree includes Global Campaign as her sire, adding to her potential.
  • Army Gal: With Linda Rice as her trainer and Jose Lezcano as her jockey, Army Gal has a solid chance. She recently won an allowance optional claiming race at Aqueduct.
  • Boston’s Phinest: Trained by Bruce R. Brown and ridden by Kendrick Carmouche, Boston’s Phinest is making her first start for her new connections after being purchased at the Fasig-Tipton February Digital Sale.

Jockeys and Trainers

  • Ruben Silvera: Riding Howling Wind, Silvera is known for his aggressive riding style and ability to navigate through traffic.
  • Kendrick Carmouche: A seasoned jockey with a knack for timing his moves perfectly, Carmouche will be aboard Boston’s Phinest.
  • Julio A. Hernandez: Riding Storm Changer, Hernandez is known for his patience and ability to get the best out of his mounts.
  • Katie Davis: A rising star in the jockey ranks, Davis will be riding Bernieandtherose, looking to extend their winning streak.
  • Lane J. Luzzi: Riding Lady Wisdom, Luzzi is known for his tactical acumen and ability to position his horses well.
  • Jose Lezcano: A veteran jockey with numerous stakes wins, Lezcano will be aboard Army Gal.
  • Manuel Franco: Riding Lottie Margaret, Franco is known for his strong finishes and ability to handle pressure situations.