The Ouija Board Distaff Stakes at Lone Star Park is set for Monday, May 26, 2025, featuring a competitive field of 10 fillies and mares racing one mile on turf for a $200,000 purse. This stakes event has drawn a mix of seasoned turf specialists and emerging contenders, making for an exciting showdown.
Race Details
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 5:25 PM CT
- Location: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
- Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
- Grade: Unlisted Stakes
- Purse: $200,000
- Field Size: 10
Field Breakdown
1. Blood Orange (6YO Mare, 123 lbs)
- Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
- Trainer: Tina Hurley
- Pedigree: Paynter – Citrus Pad (Lemon Drop Kid)
- Overview: A seasoned turf runner, Blood Orange won a stakes race at Sam Houston Race Park in March, showing strong closing ability.
2. Moonlight Gambler (4YO Filly, 119 lbs)
- Jockey: Iram Diego
- Trainer: Tristan Ashford
- Pedigree: Malibu Moon – Treasured Up (Medaglia d’Oro)
- Overview: A lightly raced filly, Moonlight Gambler finished third in her last outing at Lone Star Park, showing late speed.
3. Too Much Kiki (4YO Filly, 119 lbs)
- Jockey: Stewart Elliott
- Trainer: W. Calhoun
- Pedigree: Too Much Bling – Soft Music (Action This Day)
- Overview: A dominant turf sprinter, Too Much Kiki won her last race at Lone Star Park, displaying strong finishing speed.
4. Buttercream Babe (4YO Filly, 119 lbs)
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Michael Maker
- Pedigree: Twirling Candy – Runway Ready (Mr. Greeley)
- Overview: A stakes competitor, Buttercream Babe struggled in her last race at Keeneland, finishing seventh.
5. Flame Mcgoon (6YO Mare, 119 lbs)
- Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
- Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
- Pedigree: Stanford – Lula Talullah (More Than Ready)
- Overview: A front-runner, Flame Mcgoon won her last race at Lone Star Park, pulling away late for a 3 ¼-length victory.
6. Neom Beach (4YO Filly, 121 lbs)
- Jockey: Erik Asmussen
- Trainer: Steven Asmussen
- Pedigree: Omaha Beach – Giant’s Causey (Giant’s Causeway)
- Overview: A strong closer, Neom Beach finished fourth in her last race at Oaklawn Park, showing steady improvement.
7. Fantastical (4YO Filly, 123 lbs)
- Jockey: Cristian Torres
- Trainer: Joe Sharp
- Pedigree: Air Force Blue – Wangari (Giant’s Causeway)
- Overview: A stakes winner, Fantastical won two of her last three races, showing tactical speed.
8. Viewers Discretion (6YO Mare, 119 lbs)
- Jockey: David Cabrera
- Trainer: Shawn Davis
- Pedigree: Outwork – Minestrone (Forestry)
- Overview: A consistent performer, Viewers Discretion finished third in her last race at Lone Star Park, battling gamely.
9. Doudoudouwanadance (5YO Mare, 119 lbs)
- Jockey: C.J. McMahon
- Trainer: Scott Young
- Pedigree: Magna Graduate – Ebony Uno (Macho Uno)
- Overview: A longshot in the field, Doudoudouwanadance struggled in her last race, finishing last.
10. Palacein (6YO Mare, 119 lbs)
- Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
- Trainer: Scott Young
- Pedigree: Palace Malice – Naples Gold (Langfuhr)
- Overview: A strong turf runner, Palacein won her last race at Will Rogers Downs, showing late acceleration.
Race Analysis & Prediction
- Pace Scenario: Expect Flame Mcgoon and Too Much Kiki to set the early pace, with Fantastical and Buttercream Babe tracking closely. Neom Beach and Blood Orange may sit mid-pack, while Viewers Discretion and Palacein will likely close late.
- Key Matchup: The battle between Flame Mcgoon and Fantastical will be crucial. If Flame Mcgoon can replicate her Lone Star Park form, she could dominate, but Fantastical has the experience advantage.
- Prediction: Flame Mcgoon has the class and consistency to secure another stakes victory, but Fantastical could challenge late. Neom Beach remains a wildcard with her recent strong form.
