The $50,000 Kent Stakes closes out the stakes-packed card at Emerald Downs on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 10, with post time set for 6:15 PM PT. This 6½-furlong dirt sprint is restricted to 3-year-old fillies, and features a competitive field of 10 runners, including stakes winners, maiden breakers, and pedigrees built for speed and stamina. The race serves as a key prep for the Washington Oaks and a spotlight for emerging regional stars.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
| Sapello Sonrisa | Bernster – Contessa Del Norte | Miguel Hernandez | Adrian Castellanos | 6-1 |
| Her Blind Side | Bodexpress – Holograeme | Alexis Martinez | Alex Cruz | 5-1 |
| Chatty Leroybrown | Big Bad Leroybrown – Chatty Catty | Serjio Garcia | Julien Couton | 10-1 |
| Ima Margarita Girl | Coast Guard – Perfect Promise | Scott Tubbs | Kevin Krigger | 12-1 |
| Precise Timing | Dialed In – Peaceful Nation | Kay Cooper | Kevin Orozco | 8-1 |
| Maximum Sparkle | Instagrand – Diamonds R | Tom Wenzel | Carlos Montalvo | 6-1 |
| Saleen G T | Barkley – Knight Club | Frank Lucarelli | Isaias Enriquez | 2-1 Favorite |
| Princess Fave | Faversham – Pragmatic Princess | Tim McCanna | Francisco Duran | 15-1 |
| Race A Roany | Conveyance – Knight Raider | Howard Gibson | Manuel Americano | 10-1 |
| Beauty Bark | Barkley – Arlington Lady | Kay Cooper | Frank Alvarado | 5-1 |
Pedigree Insights & Dirt Sprint Potential
Saleen G T, by Barkley, is undefeated in four starts and brings elite local bloodlines. Her dam Knight Club adds sprint stamina and regional class. Beauty Bark, also by Barkley, was his first winner and has finished second in two stakes tries—pedigree suggests she’s ready to break through. Maximum Sparkle, by Instagrand, is bred for speed and has hit the board in all five starts, including a stakes placing. Precise Timing, by Dialed In, won three straight before a flat effort last out—pedigree leans toward late kick and route potential. Her Blind Side, by Bodexpress, was his first winner and has shown tactical speed in allowance company. Sapello Sonrisa, by Bernster, ships in from Sunray Park with a dominant win and could be a pace factor.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
Isaias Enriquez (Saleen G T) and Frank Lucarelli are a powerhouse duo, winning multiple stakes at Emerald Downs. Carlos Montalvo (Maximum Sparkle) and Tom Wenzel have teamed up for consistent top-three finishes in juvenile and sophomore stakes. Alex Cruz (Her Blind Side) is Emerald Downs’ leading rider and excels in sprint setups. Frank Alvarado (Beauty Bark) brings California stakes experience and could be dangerous with a stalking trip.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Last Race Result | Speed Rating | Surface |
| Saleen G T | 1st @ Emerald Downs (6f – Stakes) | 82 | Dirt |
| Beauty Bark | 2nd @ Emerald Downs (6f – Stakes) | 79 | Dirt |
| Maximum Sparkle | 3rd @ Emerald Downs (6f – Stakes) | 77 | Dirt |
| Precise Timing | 5th @ Emerald Downs (5f – Stakes) | 73 | Dirt |
| Her Blind Side | 4th @ Emerald Downs (6f – Allowance) | 76 | Dirt |
| Chatty Leroybrown | 1st @ Emerald Downs (1m – Maiden) | 63 | Dirt |
| Princess Fave | 1st @ Emerald Downs (1m – Maiden) | 72 | Dirt |
| Race A Roany | 6th @ Emerald Downs (6f – Stakes) | 80 | Dirt |
| Ima Margarita Girl | 4th @ Emerald Downs (6f – Stakes) | 76 | Dirt |
| Sapello Sonrisa | 1st @ Sunray Park (6f – Allowance) | 76 | Dirt |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Saleen G T – undefeated, tactical speed, top connections
Place: Beauty Bark – consistent stakes form, pedigree upside
Show: Maximum Sparkle – improving filly with strong late kick
