Horse Race Preview: Race 5 – Sorority Stakes at Monmouth Park

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Monmouth Park, Oceanport, NJ
Post Time: 2:46 PM ET
Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
Purse: $100,000
Eligibility: 2-Year-Old Fillies

Full Field Breakdown

PPHorseJockeyTrainerPedigreeOwner
1Dazzling DameJevian ToledoBrittany RussellGirvin – Awesome Dama (Corinthian)Respect the Valleys LLC
2SpitfireChristopher ElliottKenneth McPeekMcKinzie – Freud’s Irish Miss (Freud)Arindel
3Fond of YouFrancisco ArrietaMichael StidhamStreet Sense – Hallie Belle (Medaglia d’Oro)Godolphin LLC
4Mine StrikeMadison OlverCarlos DavidTom’s d’Etat – Danyelli (Mineshaft)Rocco Cavo
5Dakota CamJ.G. TorrealbaClaudio GonzalezGhostzapper – Clairvoyance (Arch)Danny J. Chen
6Slick MerlinPaco LopezChuck SpinaSea Wizard – Crafty Coed (Crafty Friend)Prancing Horse Farm LLC

Pedigree Highlights

Fond of You (Street Sense x Hallie Belle): Godolphin homebred with classic dirt route pedigree; dam won multiple stakes routes.

Dazzling Dame (Girvin x Awesome Dama): Speedy filly with sprint-oriented dam; physical scope suggests potential to stretch out.

Spitfire (McKinzie x Freud’s Irish Miss): Blend of stamina and turf versatility; McKinzie progeny showing early success.

Dakota Cam (Ghostzapper x Clairvoyance): Late-developing pedigree with strong dirt foundation.

Slick Merlin (Sea Wizard x Crafty Coed): New Jersey-bred with local stakes experience; turf-to-dirt angle in play.

Jockey & Trainer Insights

Jevian Toledo (Dazzling Dame): Tactical rider with strong Laurel Park record; fits front-running style.

Francisco Arrieta (Fond of You): Patient pilot with sharp juvenile instincts; ideal for stalking trip.

Kenneth McPeek (Spitfire): Proven conditioner of 2YO fillies; excels in route development.

Michael Stidham (Fond of You): Won 2019 Sorority with Micheline; top-tier juvenile program.

Form & Betting Angles

Last-Out Winners:

Fond of You: Dominated Colonial Downs debut by 5½ lengths; galloped out strongly.

Spitfire: Drew off late at Saratoga; showed grit and stamina.

Dazzling Dame: Wire-to-wire win at Laurel; lightly tested but visually impressive.

Top Speed Figures:

Dazzling Dame: 94 rating; fastest in field.

Fond of You: 90 rating; best late pace rating.

Value Play: Slick Merlin – Local stakes experience, strong finish last out, and Paco Lopez aboard.