Race Details
- Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Gulfstream Park
- Distance: 5 furlongs (Turf)
- Purse: $100,000
- Eligible Horses: 2-year-old fillies
The Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies Stakes is a key early-season test for juvenile turf sprinters, offering an automatic berth into one of six juvenile races at Royal Ascot in June. The winner also receives a $25,000 travel stipend to compete in England.
Top Contenders & Analysis
1. Satisfied Mind (USA)
- Sire: First Samurai
- Trainer: Wesley Ward
- Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
- Recent Form: 1st in a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight (April 16, 2025)
Satisfied Mind enters as the likely favorite, having won her debut impressively at Keeneland. Wesley Ward has a strong track record with juvenile turf sprinters, and this filly’s early speed makes her a serious contender.
2. Lennilu (USA)
- Sire: Leinster
- Trainer: Patrick Biancone
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Recent Form: 1st in a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight (April 6, 2025)
Lennilu showed strong closing ability in her debut victory, rallying from off the pace. She could benefit from a fast early pace, making her a threat in the stretch.
3. Nonna’s Love (USA)
- Sire: Caravaggio
- Trainer: Todd Pletcher
- Jockey: Edgard Zayas
- Recent Form: 3rd in a Keeneland Maiden Special Weight (April 23, 2025)
Nonna’s Love has solid turf pedigree, with Caravaggio known for producing elite sprinters. She finished third in her debut but could improve with experience.
4. Royal Testament (USA)
- Sire: Midshipman
- Trainer: George Weaver
- Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
- Recent Form: First career start
Royal Testament is making her debut, but Weaver has had success in this race before. Her sire, Midshipman, has produced competitive turf sprinters.
5. Bohemian (USA)
- Sire: Essential Quality
- Trainer: Jack Sisterson
- Jockey: Edgar Perez
- Recent Form: 5th in a Gulfstream Maiden Special Weight (April 17, 2025)
Bohemian struggled in her debut but could improve with experience. Essential Quality’s progeny tend to develop well over time.
Race Prediction & Strategy
- Satisfied Mind is the horse to beat, given her front-running style and Ward’s success in juvenile turf races.
- Lennilu could challenge late, given her strong closing ability.
- Nonna’s Love has the pedigree to contend but needs to improve off her debut.
- Royal Testament is a wildcard, making her first career start.
