$135,000 Guaranteed – 1 1/16 miles (8.5 furlongs) – Dirt – For fillies and mares 4 years old and upward which have never won a sweepstakes other than state-bred or restricted.
Scheduled Post Time: 4:15 PM Central Time (5:15 PM ET)Oaklawn Park is located at 2705 Central Avenue in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
This is the second running of the Trivista Overnight Stakes, a key late-winter stepping stone for fillies and mares eyeing graded stakes later in the meet (Azeri, Apple Blossom, etc.).
Expected Weather Conditions (Hot Springs, AR – as of race morning): Mild for late February with highs in the low-to-mid 60s°F (around 17°C) and lows in the upper 30s°F. Skies partly to mostly cloudy with a 60-70% chance of scattered showers or light rain possible during the afternoon. Winds light. Race-time temperatures (4:15 PM CT) should be in the mid-50s to low 60s°F. Track is currently listed as fast from morning training and prior days; any showers would likely keep it fast or at worst “good,” with no major slop expected unless heavier rain materializes late. Monitor Oaklawn’s official updates closer to post.
Track Conditions: Main dirt track – expected fast. Oaklawn’s main track has played typically fair to slightly speed-favoring this meet, but inside posts have been advantageous in two-turn races when the rail is good.
Full Field with Post Positions, Morning-Line Odds, Jockeys, Trainers, Weights:
| PP | Horse | Age/Sex | ML Odds | Weight | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Home Game | 5YO Mare | 12/1 | 117 | Ramon A. Vazquez | Philip D’Amato |
| 2 | Nerazurri | 4YO Filly | 7/5 | 124 | Cristian A. Torres | Mark E. Casse |
| 3 | Seraphia | 4YO Filly | 7/2 | 117 | Erik Asmussen | Steven M. Asmussen |
| 4 | Decadent | 4YO Filly | 12/1 | 124 | Francisco Arrieta | Kenneth G. McPeek |
| 5 | In Just My Heels | 5YO Mare | 8/1 | 124 | Rafael Bejarano | Ron Moquett |
| 6 | Peignoir | 5YO Mare | 6/1 | 124 | Luis Saez | Rodolphe Brisset |
| 7 | Rose Palace | 7YO Mare | 30/1 | 124 | Jaime A. Torres | Tammy Hornsby |
| 8 | Gowells Delight | 4YO Filly | 9/2 | 124 | Emmanuel Esquivel | Kenneth G. McPeek |
Detailed Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer:
PP 1 – Home Game (Street Sense – Golden Artemis, 5YO Mare, 12/1, 117 lbs, J: Ramon A. Vazquez, T: Philip D’Amato)
Southern California shipper making her Oaklawn debut. Last seen finishing 5th (beaten ~8 lengths) in the fall edition of the G3 Bayakoa at Del Mar while chasing a slow pace at long odds. She has tactical speed and the rail, so Vazquez may try to send her early to secure position. D’Amato is a top-tier trainer (especially with shippers), but this mare may find the company a bit deep off the layoff and cross-country trip. Recent form is modest; she’ll need a career-best effort to factor. Look for her to show early but potentially fade late.
PP 2 – Nerazurri (Protonico – Beautiful Liar, 4YO Filly, 7/5, 124 lbs, J: Cristian A. Torres, T: Mark E. Casse)
The clear morning-line favorite and most logical winner. Has absolutely thrived at this meet: two wins and a strong 2nd in the G3 Bayakoa (Feb. 7) behind champion Nitrogen, finishing well clear of the rest of that field. She also won a similar overnight stakes here on New Year’s Day. Versatile (can press or stalk), loves the Oaklawn dirt, and gets a perfect inside post. Casse has been excellent with his stakes fillies this winter, and Torres (a meet leader) retains the mount. Last-race Beyer/speed figure was a career-best 88. She projects to sit a dream trip and is very tough to beat in current form.
PP 3 – Seraphia (Gun Runner – Temptress, 4YO Filly, 7/2, 117 lbs, J: Erik Asmussen, T: Steven M. Asmussen)
Lightly raced but ascending daughter of Gun Runner. Brings improving Beyer figures into this spot and has the pedigree to handle the distance. The Asmussen barn dominates at Oaklawn (perennial leading trainer), and Erik Asmussen is a capable stakes rider. She has never won an open stakes, fitting the conditions perfectly. Expect her to be forwardly placed or stalking; at 7/2 she offers some value behind the favorite. Recent works and figures suggest she’s peaking at the right time.
PP 4 – Decadent (Girvin – One More Minute, 4YO Filly, 12/1, 124 lbs, J: Francisco Arrieta, T: Kenneth G. McPeek)
McPeek’s first string of two. Smart runner-up in a local allowance in her seasonal debut (recent start), showing she’s fit and sharp second off the layoff. She won a first-level allowance here last March and has black-type potential. Arrieta is riding well at the meet. She’s a bit inconsistent but can improve with the expected pace setup. Solid for exotics at a square price; McPeek is 20%+ with second-off-layoff runners.
PP 5 – In Just My Heels (Midnight Lute – High Heels, 5YO Mare, 8/1, 124 lbs, J: Rafael Bejarano, T: Ron Moquett)
Local veteran trained by meet stalwart Ron Moquett (who knows Oaklawn like the back of his hand). Competitive in recent allowance company but steps up in class here. Bejarano is a veteran stakes rider. She has shown some closing kick on this track. Figures to be mid-pack; needs a perfect trip to threaten the top trio but is a logical underneath horse in exactas/trifectas.
PP 6 – Peignoir (Mendelssohn – Beehive Hairdo, 5YO Mare, 6/1, 124 lbs, J: Luis Saez, T: Rodolphe Brisset)
Consistent mare with a solid recent speed figure (85 in last). Brisset is having a strong meet, and Saez (multiple Eclipse Award winner) is always dangerous, especially from mid-pack. She has tactical versatility and should be stalking the pace. Live longshot chance to hit the board at 6/1; pedigree and form suggest she’ll handle the trip well.
PP 7 – Rose Palace (Palace – Roses Plus, 7YO Mare, 30/1, 124 lbs, J: Jaime A. Torres, T: Tammy Hornsby)
The longest shot on the board. Older mare with lower recent figures (71 in last). She’s been competitive at the allowance level but this is a significant class hike. Torres is capable but the form suggests she’ll be outclassed. Best used only in superfectas or as a deep bomb.
PP 8 – Gowells Delight (Practical Joke – Hello Charlie, 4YO Filly, 9/2, 124 lbs, J: Emmanuel Esquivel, T: Kenneth G. McPeek)
McPeek’s second entry and a very live closer. Multiple G2-placed last year; came off a layoff with three solid runs at this meet, culminating in a clear allowance win here on Feb. 7 (changed tactics to come from off the pace successfully). Posted a sharp 5-furlong work last weekend. Esquivel has been winning at a high rate. Outside post is fine for a closer; she’s the main danger to the favorite and should be flying late. Excellent exotic play.
Overall Outlook
This is a high-quality overnight stakes with a logical standout in Nerazurri (#2), who has the best recent form, ideal post, and top connections. She figures to be heavily bet but is deserving. The McPeek duo (Decadent #4 and especially Gowells Delight #8) should handle the exotics, with Gowells Delight the stronger of the two as a closer. Seraphia (#3) adds depth at a square price. Pace looks moderate with limited early speed (Home Game may go), favoring stalkers and closers.
