The Rehoboth Stakes, a high-profile sprint race for fillies and mares, returns to Delaware Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This six-furlong dirt race features a $100,000 purse, attracting some of the top female sprinters in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Race Overview
- Event: 2025 Rehoboth Stakes
- Date: May 31, 2025
- Location: Delaware Park, Wilmington, DE
- Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
- Purse: $100,000
- Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3 Years Old & Up
- Post Time: 3:00 PM ET
Top Contenders & Pedigrees
| Horse | Sire | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Harriett | Blofeld | Brandon McFarlane | Forest Boyce | TBD |
| Sunday Girl | Central Banker | David P. Duggan | Katie Davis | TBD |
| Drifaros | Kantharos | Teresa M. Pompay | Jaime Rodriguez | TBD |
| R Disaster | Awesome Slew | Saffie A. Joseph Jr. | Jorge Ruiz | TBD |
| Socially Selective | Speightster | William I. Mott | Junior Alvarado | TBD |
| Pleasant Embrace | Bucchero | Kelly J. Breen | Luis R. Rivera Jr. | TBD |
| St. Benedicts Prep | Flatter | Linda Rice | Jose Lezcano | TBD |
| Reagan’s Flame | Flameaway | Lindsay Schultz | Martin Chuan | TBD |
| Alani | Competitive Edge | Michael M. Moore | Frankie Pennington | TBD |
Key Horses to Watch
- R Disaster (Awesome Slew) – Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., this 4-year-old filly is expected to be the one to beat, following a runner-up finish in the Grade III Vagrancy Stakes.
- Sunday Girl (Central Banker) – A Correction Stakes winner, trained by David P. Duggan, showing strong closing speed.
- Drifaros (Kantharos) – A consistent performer, trained by Teresa M. Pompay, looking to bounce back after a fourth-place finish at Tampa Bay Downs.
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
- Pace Analysis: Expect R Disaster and Reagan’s Flame to set the early pace, while Sunday Girl and Drifaros will look to close late.
- Track Conditions: With fast dirt expected, front-runners may have an advantage.
- Best Bet: R Disaster – Proven stakes-winning ability and strong recent form make her a top contender.
How to Watch & Wager
- TV Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel Racing
- Streaming: TwinSpires, DRF Bets
- Post Time: 3:00 PM ET
