Surface: Turf
Distance: 7 Furlongs
Eligibility: NY‑Sired 3‑Year‑Old Fillies
Purse: $150,000
Scheduled Post Time: 4:12 PM ET
Location: Ozone Park, Queens, New York
Expected Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 78–81°F
- Sky: Partly sunny
- Wind: 10–13 mph from the southwest
- Rain: <10%
- Turf Condition: Firm
- Impact:
- Firm turf boosts early speed and tactical runners.
- Wide closers may struggle unless pace is hotter than projected.
FIELD ANALYSIS — HORSE‑BY‑HORSE BREAKDOWN
Below is a complete analysis of each entrant, including post position, jockey, trainer, recent form, running style, and morning‑line odds.
POST 1 — City Siren
Jockey: Jose Lezcano Trainer: David Donk Morning Line: 8–1
Recent Finishes: 4th, 2nd, 1st Running Style: Stalker
A rail‑draw filly with a strong late punch. She’s been steadily improving and owns a win at this distance. Lezcano is excellent saving ground on turf, but she’ll need racing room late. If the pace is honest, she’s a legitimate threat to hit the board. Exotics contender.
POST 2 — Brooklyn Breeze
Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche Trainer: Michelle Nevin Morning Line: 12–1
Recent Finishes: 6th, 3rd, 5th Running Style: Mid‑pack
A filly with talent but inconsistent form. She tends to break slowly and leave herself too much to do. Carmouche is aggressive and may try to keep her closer early. If she fires her best shot, she can grab a minor share. Longshot with upside.
POST 3 — Empire Empress
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Chad Brown Morning Line: 5–2
Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Running Style: Tactical speed
The likely favorite and the class of the field. Brown has dominated NY‑bred turf divisions, and this filly has shown versatility — she can sit just off the pace or take control early. Irad’s presence only strengthens her chances. Her turn of foot is superior to most in this group. Major win threat.
POST 4 — Cupecoy’s Charm
Jockey: Manuel Franco Trainer: Linda Rice Morning Line: 4–1
Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 1st Running Style: Front‑runner
A speedy filly who loves to be on the engine. She’s dangerous when she clears, and Franco is excellent at rationing speed. The question is whether she can withstand pressure from the outside. If she gets loose, she could wire the field. Gate‑to‑wire threat.
POST 5 — Hudson Halo
Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Rudy Rodriguez Morning Line: 10–1
Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 1st Running Style: Closer
A deep closer who needs a hot pace and a clean trip. Davis will likely drop her back and make one run. She’s talented, but the projected pace scenario doesn’t favor her. Underneath only unless pace collapses.
POST 6 — Broadway Belle
Jockey: Javier Castellano Trainer: Christophe Clement Morning Line: 6–1
Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Running Style: Pressing speed
A beautifully bred turf filly who continues to improve. Clement excels with turf sprinters and milers, and Castellano’s patient style fits her perfectly. She should sit a perfect trip just behind the leaders. If she gets first run on the closers, she’s a major player. Win contender.
POST 7 — Queens County Queen
Jockey: Trevor McCarthy Trainer: Horacio De Paz Morning Line: 15–1
Recent Finishes: 5th, 7th, 2nd Running Style: Stalker
A filly with flashes of ability but inconsistent results. She’s better than her recent form suggests, but she’ll need a career‑best effort to win. McCarthy will try to tuck in behind the speed and hope for a late opening. Possible exotics booster.
POST 8 — Fifth Avenue Flair
Jockey: Flavien Prat Trainer: Todd Pletcher Morning Line: 3–1
Recent Finishes: 1st, 1st, 3rd Running Style: Tactical speed
Pletcher and Prat team up with a filly who has been razor sharp. She’s undefeated on firm turf and has shown excellent acceleration. From the outside post, Prat can choose his trip — press, stalk, or sit mid‑pack. She’s the biggest threat to Brown’s favorite. Top‑tier win candidate.
PACE OUTLOOK
- Cupecoy’s Charm (Post 4) is the clear early speed.
- Empire Empress (Post 3) and Fifth Avenue Flair (Post 8) will apply pressure.
- Broadway Belle (Post 6) sits just behind the leaders.
- City Siren (Post 1) and Hudson Halo (Post 5) close from mid‑pack or deeper.
Projected Pace: Honest to fast — favors tactical speed and pressers.
TOP SELECTIONS
1. Empire Empress (Post 3)
Class edge, perfect trip, Irad + Brown.
2. Fifth Avenue Flair (Post 8)
Major danger with tactical versatility.
3. Broadway Belle (Post 6)
Trip horse who could upset if pace gets hot.
4. Cupecoy’s Charm (Post 4)
Lone‑speed threat if she clears early.
