The Powder Break Stakes, a high-profile turf race for fillies and mares, returns to Gulfstream Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This one-mile turf event features a $95,000 purse, attracting some of the top female turf specialists in Florida.
Race Overview
- Event: 2025 Powder Break Stakes
- Date: May 31, 2025
- Location: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, FL
- Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
- Purse: $95,000
- Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3 Years Old & Up
- Post Time: 6:12 PM ET
Top Contenders & Pedigrees
| Horse | Sire | Trainer | Jockey | Last Start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing N Dixie | Neolithic | Mark E. Casse | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 7th, Monroe S. |
| Lady Cha Cha | Vino Rosso | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Rajiv Maragh | 2nd, Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf S. |
| Sensitivity | Street Sense | Antonio Sano | Marcos Meneses | 3rd, Monroe S. |
| Lets Go Koko | Adios Charlie | Rory C. Miller | Edwin Gonzalez | 1st, TAM AOC (04/18/2025-R5) |
| Starship Agenda | Always Dreaming | Steven Dwoskin | Leonel Reyes | 5th, Monroe S. |
| Majestic Venezuela | Mendelssohn | Victor Barboza Jr. | Emisael Jaramillo | 8th, Sand Springs LS |
| Fantasy Performer | Oscar Performance | Cam M. Gambolati | Jose E. Morelos | 3rd, GP AOC (05/10/2025-R9) |
| Tape Runner | Audible | Victor Barboza Jr. | Jesus M. Rios | 3rd, GP AOC (04/13/2025-R9) |
| Chick’s Shadow | Seek Again | Angel M. Rodriguez | Luca Panici | 4th, GP AOC (05/10/2025-R9) |
| Candy Gray | Twirling Candy | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Edgard J. Zayas | 6th, GP AOC (04/12/2025-R8) |
| De Regreso | Audible | Antonio Sano | Fernando Jara | 2nd, GP AOC (05/10/2025-R9) |
Key Horses to Watch
- Lady Cha Cha (Vino Rosso) – Trained by Saffie A. Joseph Jr., this filly finished second in her last stakes race, showing strong closing speed.
- Lets Go Koko (Adios Charlie) – A recent winner, trained by Rory C. Miller, looking to extend her winning streak.
- Fantasy Performer (Oscar Performance) – A consistent performer, trained by Cam M. Gambolati, known for speed and stamina.
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
- Pace Analysis: Expect Lets Go Koko and Tape Runner to set the early pace, while Lady Cha Cha and Fantasy Performer will look to close late.
- Track Conditions: With firm turf expected, closers may have an advantage.
- Best Bet: Lady Cha Cha – Proven stakes-winning ability and strong recent form make her a top contender.
How to Watch & Wager
- TV Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel Racing
- Streaming: TwinSpires, DRF Bets
- Post Time: 6:12 PM ET
