The Memorial Day Sprint Stakes at Lone Star Park is set for Monday, May 26, 2025, featuring a competitive field of 11 fillies and mares racing six furlongs on dirt for a $100,000 purse. This stakes event has drawn a mix of seasoned sprinters and emerging contenders, making for an exciting showdown.
Race Details
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 10:55 PM ET
- Location: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
- Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
- Grade: Unlisted Stakes
- Purse: $100,000
- Field Size: 11
Field Breakdown
1. Rose Palace (6YO Mare, 8-11 lbs)
- Jockey: Rene Diaz
- Trainer: J.R. Caldwell
- Pedigree: Palace – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A seasoned sprinter, Rose Palace finished fourth in her last outing at Oaklawn Park, showing early speed before fading late.
2. Blushing Belle (5YO Mare, 8-9 lbs)
- Jockey: Mario Fuentes
- Trainer: Alan Love Sr.
- Pedigree: Connect – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A consistent performer, Blushing Belle finished second in her last race at Lone Star Park, narrowly missing the win.
3. Honest (4YO Mare, 8-9 lbs)
- Jockey: Obed Sanchez
- Trainer: Tina Hurley
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A lightly raced filly with potential, Honest finished fourth in her last outing, struggling to match the leaders.
4. Holly Dolly (5YO Mare, 8-7 lbs)
- Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
- Trainer: H. Ray Ashford Jr.
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A strong closer, Holly Dolly finished fifth in her last race at Oaklawn Park, showing late speed.
5. Mischievous Gal (5YO Mare, 8-11 lbs)
- Jockey: Cristian Torres
- Trainer: Matt Williams
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A multiple stakes winner, Mischievous Gal won her last race at Oaklawn Park, holding off Dashingly in a tight finish.
6. Reclusive (6YO Mare, 8-11 lbs)
- Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
- Trainer: Tina Hurley
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A strong sprinter, Reclusive finished fifth in her last race at Lone Star Park, battling gamely but fading late.
7. Dashingly (4YO Mare, 8-7 lbs)
- Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr.
- Trainer: Todd Fincher
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A front-runner, Dashingly finished second in her last race at Oaklawn Park, pushing Mischievous Gal to the wire.
8. Too Much Kiki (4YO Mare, 8-11 lbs)
- Jockey: Stewart Elliott
- Trainer: W. Calhoun
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A dominant sprinter, Too Much Kiki won her last race at Lone Star Park, showing strong finishing speed.
9. Mystic Lake (4YO Mare, 8-11 lbs)
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A stakes competitor, Mystic Lake struggled in her last race at Churchill Downs, finishing ninth.
10. Faith Alone (5YO Mare, 8-7 lbs)
- Jockey: Luis Quinonez
- Trainer: Joe Offolter
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A consistent performer, Faith Alone finished fifth in her last race at Remington Park, showing steady speed.
11. Youalmosthadme (4YO Mare, 8-7 lbs)
- Jockey: Sahin Civaci
- Trainer: Michael Maker
- Pedigree: Unnamed Sire – Unnamed Dam
- Overview: A lightly raced filly, Youalmosthadme finished last in her last race at Mahoning Valley, struggling to find her rhythm.
Race Analysis & Prediction
- Pace Scenario: Expect Dashingly and Too Much Kiki to set the early pace, with Mischievous Gal and Blushing Belle tracking closely. Holly Dolly and Reclusive may sit mid-pack, while Faith Alone and Youalmosthadme will likely close late.
- Key Matchup: The battle between Too Much Kiki and Mischievous Gal will be crucial. If Too Much Kiki can replicate her Lone Star Park form, she could dominate, but Mischievous Gal has the experience advantage.
- Prediction: Too Much Kiki has the class and consistency to secure another stakes victory, but Mischievous Gal could challenge late. Dashingly remains a wildcard with her recent strong form.
