Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 4:20 PM ET
- Venue: Percy Warner Park, Nashville, TN
- Distance: 2 1/4 miles (Hurdle)
- Purse: $50,000
- Eligible Horses: 4-year-olds & up (Fillies & Mares)
The Margaret Currey Henley Stakes is a prestigious steeplechase event for fillies and mares, testing both stamina and jumping ability over a challenging 2 1/4-mile course. With a competitive field of seasoned runners, this race promises an exciting battle.
Contenders Overview
1. Gold Charm (IRE)
- Sire: Golden Horn (GB)
- Trainer: Cyril Murphy
- Jockey: Gerard Galligan
- Recent Form: 4/5 odds
Gold Charm enters as the favorite, boasting a strong pedigree with Golden Horn, a proven sire of turf and stamina-oriented runners. She has shown consistent form in hurdle races and will be tough to beat.
2. Dream North (USA)
- Sire: Air Force Blue
- Trainer: Jack Fisher
- Jockey: Graham Watters
- Recent Form: 4/1 odds
Dream North has solid credentials, with Air Force Blue’s lineage providing both speed and endurance. She could be a factor if the pace is moderate.
3. Porte Jaune (FR)
- Sire: Dschingis Secret (GER)
- Trainer: Keri Brion
- Jockey: Stephen Mulqueen
- Recent Form: 3/1 odds
Porte Jaune has European jumping experience, making her a strong contender. Dschingis Secret’s progeny tend to excel in longer races.
4. Diamonds For Her (GB)
- Sire: Diamond Boy (FR)
- Trainer: Keri Brion
- Jockey: Declan Carroll
- Recent Form: 6/1 odds
Diamonds For Her has shown flashes of talent, but she will need to step up against this competitive field.
5. Korea (GER)
- Sire: Amaron (GB)
- Trainer: Thomas Garner
- Jockey: Evan Dwan
- Recent Form: 10/1 odds
Korea enters as a longshot, but her pedigree suggests she could handle the distance. Her sire, Amaron, has produced competitive turf runners.
Race Prediction & Strategy
- Gold Charm appears to be the strongest contender based on recent form and pedigree.
- Porte Jaune and Dream North could challenge late, given their consistency.
- Diamonds For Her has the pedigree and trainer to be a factor.
- Korea is a dark horse with potential upside.
