Race Date: Monday, July 14, 2025
Post Time: 1:58 PM ET
Race Type: Stakes — $75,000 purse
Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)
Eligibility: New York-bred 3-year-old fillies
Track: Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack, Farmington, NY
Race Overview
The 2025 New York Oaks at Finger Lakes features a compact but competitive field of five promising fillies, each with stakes experience and pedigree depth. With top trainers and jockeys shipping in from Saratoga and Belmont, this race is a key stop on the New York-bred stakes circuit and a prime opportunity for bettors and fans to witness emerging talent.
Horse-by-Horse Breakdown
| Post | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Pedigree | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Vehemente | Joe Sharp | Kendrick Carmouche | Vekoma × Resoundingly (Stormy Atlantic) | 8-5 (Favorite) |
| 2 | Lottie Margaret | Brad H. Cox | Manuel Franco | Global Campaign × Passionate Diva (Street Cry) | 3-1 |
| 3 | Valtellina | Raymond Handal | Romero R. Maragh | Complexity × Take Charge Sue (Take Charge Indy) | 5-2 |
| 4 | Practically Summer | Aadil S. Khan | J.M. Rohena | Practical Joke × Clean Eleven (Officer) | 15-1 |
| 5 | Mischief Lady | Edward R. Barker | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Honest Mischief × Miss Buff (Friend or Foe) | 7-2 |
Pedigree Insights
Vehemente is by Vekoma, a Grade 1-winning sprinter/miler, and out of a Stormy Atlantic mare, suggesting tactical speed with potential stamina. She’s unbeaten with Carmouche aboard and enters on a three-race win streak.
Lottie Margaret hails from Global Campaign, sire of 2023 Belmont winner Arcangelo. Her dam, Passionate Diva, adds a touch of European class via Street Cry. She’s lightly raced but has shown versatility over longer distances.
Valtellina is by Complexity, a son of Maclean’s Music, known for precocious speed. Her dam line traces to Take Charge Indy, adding stamina and class. She’s won 3 of 9 starts and was competitive in the Bouwerie Stakes.
Practically Summer is bred for speed and agility, being by Practical Joke, a proven sire of sprinters. She’s yet to break through at this level but could surprise with a clean trip.
Mischief Lady is by Honest Mischief, a son of Into Mischief, and has already captured a New York Stallion Series stakes. Her dam, Miss Buff, adds local depth. She’s 3-for-6 lifetime and enters off back-to-back wins.
Jockey & Trainer Highlights
Kendrick Carmouche (Vehemente): A seasoned stakes rider with a strong record on New York circuits. His partnership with Joe Sharp has been flawless aboard Vehemente.
Manuel Franco (Lottie Margaret): One of New York’s top riders, known for tactical patience. He teams up with Brad Cox, a multiple Eclipse Award-winning trainer.
Romero Maragh (Valtellina): Has guided her to multiple wins and knows her running style well. Trainer Ray Handal is respected for conditioning fillies to peak in stakes company.
Ricardo Santana Jr. (Mischief Lady): A high-profile jockey with national stakes success. Trainer Edward Barker has a knack for developing New York-bred fillies.
J.M. Rohena (Practically Summer): A local rider with Finger Lakes experience. Trainer Aadil Khan is both owner and conditioner, bringing a hands-on approach.
Top Contenders:
Vehemente Finger Lakes Oaks favorite
Mischief Lady stakes winner New York Stallion Series
Valtellina Bouwerie Stakes contender
Value Plays:
Lottie Margaret Brad Cox filly
Practically Summer longshot pedigree Practical Joke
The 2025 New York Oaks promises a tactical battle between speed and stamina. Vehemente is the class standout, but Mischief Lady and Valtellina bring form and pedigree that could upset the favorite. With elite trainers and jockeys in the mix, this race is a must-watch for fans of New York-bred racing.
