Race Details
- Venue Location: Aqueduct Racetrack, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, South Ozone Park, Queens, New York 11420.
Post Time is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET (First post at 12:40 p.m. ET; races spaced approximately 30 minutes apart).
- Race Conditions: $135,000 purse, 7 furlongs on dirt, restricted to 3-year-old fillies foaled in New York State and approved by the New York State-Bred Registry. Lasix not allowed within 48 hours of post time. Weights: 123 lbs, with allowances for non-winners of sweepstakes (2 lbs) or a race other than maiden/claiming (4 lbs).
- Expected Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny with a high of 41°F and lows around 28°F. Winds WNW at 10-15 mph, no precipitation expected. Mild winter day with low wind chill, favorable for racing.
- Track Conditions: Dirt track expected to be Fast, given the dry forecast and no recent precipitation. Aqueduct’s winter surface typically favors speed, especially from inside posts, but contested paces can benefit closers.
The East View Stakes, rescheduled from February 7 due to extreme cold, features a compact field of six New York-bred 3-year-old fillies in a sprint that could highlight emerging Kentucky Oaks contenders. With a fast/contested pace projected, early speed horses like Galinda may control the race, while closers such as Rina’s Revenge could capitalize on a duel up front. This $135,000 event offers a trophy to the winning owner and serves as a key stepping stone for state-bred stakes campaigns.
Field Analysis
Below is a detailed breakdown of each horse, including starting position (post), jockey, trainer, recent finishes (last three starts with positions and speed figures where available), pedigree notes, and performance analysis. Morning line odds are based on expert projections and speed figures.
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | ML Odds | Recent Finishes (Position/Speed Fig) | Analysis |
| 1 | Pinky Brier (NY) | Manuel Franco | Brad H. Cox | 2-1 | 1st (114), 2nd (95), Debut win | Top contender with the highest recent speed figure (114) from a dominant maiden victory at Aqueduct. Franco (leading Aqueduct jockey) pairs with elite trainer Cox (25% win rate with 3YOs). Pedigree (McKinzie – Exchange Vows by Tapiture) suggests stamina for the stretch; inside post aids her tactical speed. Strong closer if pace melts down. Owners: Goldfarb et al. Breeder: Brendemuehl & Smith. |
| 2 | Victory Hall (NY) | Ruben Santana Jr. | John A. Ortiz | 3-1 | 2nd (101), 1st (92), 3rd (85) | Consistent performer with a sharp second in a recent allowance (101 fig). Santana Jr. (solid 18% win rate) aboard for Ortiz (emerging trainer with NY-bred success). Pedigree (Independence Hall – Into Victory by Into Mischief) provides early pace; could press from the rail-side post. Recent forms show improvement; value if overlooked. Owners: Twin Sports et al. Breeder: Stonegate & EverythingsCricket. |
| 3 | Purple Divine (NY) | Jose Lezcano | Chris J. Englehart | 8-1 | 4th (80), 1st (78), 5th (72) | Upset potential as a “value play” if odds drift above 8-1. Lezcano (Aqueduct specialist) rides for Englehart (local barn with 15% stakes win rate). Lower speed figs (80 last out) but broke maiden impressively; pedigree (Tiz the Law – Raving About You by Arch) hints at closing kick. Needs pace help but could rally late. Owners: My Purple Haze. Breeder: Amy Boll. |
| 4 | Galinda (NY) | Jaime Rodriguez | Mark Clement | 4-1 | Debut 1st (100 est.), N/A, N/A | Lightly raced “Shooting Star” with raw talent and superior early speed from a standout debut win. Rodriguez (aggressive rider) suits her front-running style for Clement (underrated with young fillies). Pedigree (Good Magic – Super Humor by Super Saver) favors speed; post 4 allows her to clear or stalk. High win probability (31% AI est.) if she avoids duel. Owners: Waterville Lake. Breeder: Burke. |
| 5 | Blue Note (NY) | Sylvain Civaci | Linda Rice | 6-1 | 3rd (90), 2nd (88), 1st (85) | Versatile mid-pack type with steady progression. Civaci (hot recent form) for Rice (top Aqueduct trainer, 22% win rate). Pedigree (Cloud Computing – She’s Overanalyzed by Overanalyze) offers tactical versatility; recent finishes show consistency but needs to step up figs. Good for exotics. Owners: NY Final Furlong et al. Breeder: Crow & Gramm. |
| 6 | Rina’s Revenge (NY) | Rey Gutierrez | Kenny G. McPeek | 5-1 | 3rd (95), 1st (92), 4th (88) | Strong closer who could benefit from a pace meltdown. Gutierrez (underrated at 16% wins) pairs with McPeek (stakes specialist). Pedigree (Yaupon – Mine as Well by Mineshaft) provides late punch; recent 95 fig from a closing third. Outside post helps her rally wide. High upside in a contested race. Owners: Lerner et al. Breeder: TLC Thoroughbreds. |
Series History
- All-Time: The East View Stakes, in its 87th running, has been a proving ground for New York-bred fillies since 1936. Recent winners include lightly raced types like last year’s victor, who wired the field at 3-1 odds.
- Recent Trends: Favorites have won 4 of the last 6 editions, but closers hit the board in 70% of contested-pace renewals. Aqueduct’s 7-furlong distance favors speed (55% wire-to-wire winners in similar stakes), but NY-bred fields often produce upsets at 8-1+ (3 in last 10 years).
