Track: Colonial Downs
Race: Dolley Madison Stakes (Race 3)
Distance: 5½ furlongs (Inner Turf)
Surface: Turf
Purse: $125,000
Eligibility: 2-Year-Old Fillies
This year’s Dolley Madison Stakes features a competitive field of seven juvenile fillies, each bringing a unique blend of pedigree, form, and tactical upside. With turf sprint dynamics and early speed profiles in play, bettors and pedigree analysts alike will find plenty to dissect.
Horse-by-Horse Breakdown with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigree Insights
| No. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Karina Anna | Gavin Ashton | Archibald J. Kingsley Jr | Golden Years × Jungle Diamond | 5/1 |
| 2 | Union Fox | Jorge Ruiz | Orlando Rose | Union Rags × Smart Policy | 15/1 |
| 3 | Just Philtored | Mychel Sanchez | Michael J. Trombetta | Great Notion × Slow and Steady | 6/5 (Fav) |
| 4 | Slewperstitus | J.G. Torrealba | W. Robert Bailes | Great Notion × Slew of Bullets | 2/1 |
| 5 | Hark Theangelssing | Ismerio Villalobos | Michael J. Trombetta | Mendelssohn × Questionoftheday | 4/1 |
| 6 | Ballykeefe | Horacio Karamanos | Kevin C. Boniface | Kobe’s Back × Our Gin Mill | 50/1 |
| 7 | Courageous Diane | Joseph Trejos | Jose Juan Vazquez | Neolithic × Courageous Julie | 50/1 |
Key Contenders & Betting Angles
Just Philtored – The Class Edge
Trainer: Michael Trombetta has this filly razor-sharp after back-to-back wins, including a gritty victory over Slewperstitus in stakes company.
Pedigree: By Great Notion, known for producing precocious turf sprinters.
Betting Insight: Likely pace presser with tactical speed and proven stakes form. Top pick for win bettors and exotics.
Slewperstitus – The Stalker Threat
Trainer: W. Robert Bailes brings a filly with a strong closing kick and turf affinity.
Pedigree: Shares sire Great Notion with Just Philtored, but dam line adds stamina.
Betting Insight: Ideal for exacta and trifecta builds. Could reverse the result with better trip.
Hark Theangelssing – The Pedigree Play
Sire: Mendelssohn, a turf-influenced stallion with international class.
Trainer: Trombetta’s second entry, suggesting confidence in both fillies.
Betting Insight: Upside potential and value at 4/1. Strong maiden win in July.
Longshots with Upside
Karina Anna: Improving filly with a recent maiden win. Inside draw could help if pace collapses.
Union Fox: By Union Rags, bred for turf but needs a breakout performance.
Courageous Diane: Has struggled in route races; cutback in distance may help.
Ballykeefe: Needs major improvement; best used underneath in superfectas.
Expect a tactical battle between Just Philtored and Slewperstitus, with Hark Theangelssing offering value and pedigree upside. Bettors should watch for late odds shifts and potential turf bias on race day.
