The Grade III Lake George Stakes, presented by Surfside, is set as Race 9 on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Saratoga Race Course. This 1 1/16-mile turf event for 3-year-old fillies carries a $175,000 purse and features a deep field of 11 contenders. With turf pedigrees, stakes experience, and elite connections, this race is a prime betting opportunity and a stepping stone toward the Grade I Del Mar Oaks or Saratoga Oaks Invitational.
Field Overview & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds | Pedigree |
| 1 | Reining Flowers | John R. Velazquez | John Alexander Ortiz | 15/1 | Midnight Storm × Mi Fiori |
| 2 | Pretty Lavish (IRE) | Javier Castellano | Graham Motion | 12/1 | Ribchester (IRE) × Tranquil Storm (IRE) |
| 3 | Daisy Flyer | Jose Lezcano | George R. Arnold II | 12/1 | Mshawish × Starstruck (IRE) |
| 4 | Lavender Disaster | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Chad C. Brown | 5/2 | Into Mischief × Cafe Americano |
| 5 | Classic Q | Jose L. Ortiz | Mark E. Casse | 2/1 | Classic Empire × Lovely Em |
| 6 | Princess Attitude | Junior Alvarado | Victoria H. Oliver | 15/1 | Frankel (GB) × Keertana |
| 7 | Pookie | Dylan Davis | Thomas Morley | 20/1 | War Front × Saba (FR) |
| 8 | Aterradora (IRE) | Ricardo Santana Jr. | Michael J. Maker | 10/1 | Starspangledbanner (AUS) × Last Gold (FR) |
| 9 | Good Long Cry | Luis Saez | George Weaver | 20/1 | Long On Value × High Cry |
| 10 | Play With Fire | Manuel Franco | Chad C. Brown | 4/1 | Oscar Performance × Streaming Fire |
| 11 | Kay Cup | Irad Ortiz Jr. | Jorge R. Abreu | 1/1* | Instagrand × Gypsy Jo |
*Kay Cup is entered as “main track only” and will only run if the race is moved off turf.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Classic Q (2/1) – The Form Horse
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Jose Ortiz
Pedigree: Classic Empire × Lovely Em
Form: Winner of Wild Applause Stakes
Speed Figures: 107 Equibase rating
Outlook: Tactical speed and proven stakes form make her the one to beat. She defeated Play With Fire and Lavender Disaster last out.
Lavender Disaster (5/2) – The Chad Brown Upside
Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.
Pedigree: Into Mischief × Cafe Americano
Form: 3rd in Wild Applause Stakes
Speed Figures: 104 Equibase rating
Outlook: Brown excels in turf stakes at Saratoga. This filly has upside and could reverse the form with a better trip.
Play With Fire (4/1) – The Stalker
Trainer: Chad C. Brown
Jockey: Manuel Franco
Pedigree: Oscar Performance × Streaming Fire
Form: 2nd in Wild Applause Stakes
Speed Figures: 104 Equibase rating
Outlook: Consistent and improving. Could benefit from a contested pace.
Pretty Lavish (IRE) (12/1) – The European Threat
Trainer: Graham Motion
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Pedigree: Ribchester × Tranquil Storm
Form: 2nd in Hilltop Stakes
Outlook: Motion’s turf fillies often improve second off the layoff. Dangerous if she gets cover and a late run.
Princess Attitude (15/1) – The Longshot with Class
Trainer: Victoria Oliver
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Pedigree: Frankel × Keertana
Form: 2nd in Tepin Stakes
Outlook: Pedigree screams turf. Could surprise with a ground-saving trip.
Top Pick: Classic Q – Tactical speed and proven form
Value Play: Pretty Lavish (IRE) – European pedigree and upside
Exacta Box: Classic Q – Lavender Disaster – Play With Fire
Trifecta Key: Classic Q over Pretty Lavish and Princess Attitude
