The Possibly Perfect Stakes returns to Santa Anita Park, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares in a 1 1/4-mile turf showdown. With a $100,000 purse, this race serves as a key stepping stone for horses targeting elite summer turf stakes, including the Grade I Beverly D. Stakes.
Race Details
Event: Possibly Perfect Stakes
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 3:06 PM PT
Venue: Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA
Surface: Turf (1 1/4 miles)
Purse: $100,000
TV Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel TV, NYRA Bets
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Kentucky Gal (Trainer: Philip D’Amato | Jockey: Juan Hernandez)
Pedigree: Tonalist – Kentucky Road (Street Sense)
Career Record: 10 starts: 3 wins, 1 second, 1 third
Recent Performance: Second in Santa Anita Allowance Race
Strengths: Proven turf performer with strong closing speed
Concerns: Needs a fast pace to maximize late kick
2. Mrs. Astor (Trainer: Jonathan Thomas | Jockey: Umberto Rispoli)
Pedigree: Curlin – Astoria Belle (Medaglia d’Oro)
Career Record: 18 starts: 5 wins, 5 seconds, 3 thirds
Recent Performance: Winner of Santa Anita Allowance Race
Strengths: Versatile runner with tactical speed
Concerns: First attempt at Santa Anita Park
3. Queen Leca (Trainer: Michael McCarthy | Jockey: Kazushi Kimura)
Pedigree: Lemon Drop Kid – Leca’s Queen (Smart Strike)
Career Record: 5 starts: 0 wins, 1 second
Recent Performance: Ninth in Santa Anita Allowance Race
Strengths: Strong pedigree for distance racing
Concerns: Needs to prove consistency at stakes level
4. Mahina (Trainer: Patrick Gallagher | Jockey: Hector Berrios)
Pedigree: War Front – Mahina’s Dream (Galileo)
Career Record: 20 starts: 4 wins, 4 seconds, 3 thirds
Recent Performance: Fourth in Santa Anita Allowance Race
Strengths: Proven stakes performer with strong finishing kick
Concerns: Struggled in last outing
5. Paris Secret (Trainer: Philip D’Amato | Jockey: Alexander Ayuso)
Pedigree: Kitten’s Joy – Parisian Charm (Empire Maker)
Career Record: 9 starts: 2 wins, 1 third
Recent Performance: Eleventh in Del Mar Allowance Race
Strengths: Speedy front-runner with turf adaptability
Concerns: Adjusting to Santa Anita’s tighter turns
6. Starry Heavens (Trainer: Philip D’Amato | Jockey: Andrea Fresu)
Pedigree: Speightstown – Starry Night (Storm Cat)
Career Record: 18 starts: 3 wins, 1 second, 3 thirds
Recent Performance: Second in Santa Anita Allowance Race
Strengths: Improving form with elite connections
Concerns: Needs to prove consistency at graded level
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
Pace Projection: Paris Secret and Kentucky Gal likely to press early, while Mrs. Astor and Starry Heavens close late.
Key Matchups: Mrs. Astor vs. Kentucky Gal in the stretch battle.
Dark Horse: Mahina could surprise with a breakout performance.
