Horse Race Preview: Seattle Stakes at Emerald Downs

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Race Details

  • Race: Seattle Stakes (Race 9)
  • Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
  • Time: 8:50 PM PT
  • Distance: 6 furlongs (1,207 meters)
  • Surface: Dirt
  • Purse: $50,000
  • Eligibility: 3YO Fillies

Full Field Analysis

1. Kir Royale (USA)

  • Jockey: Francisco Monroy
  • Trainer: Kay Cooper
  • Pedigree: Atta Boy Roy × Magical Spell (Include)
  • Form: 17
  • Rating: 78
  • Insight: Won on debut but faded badly in her second start behind Saleen G T. Needs a big turnaround from the rail draw.

2. Race A Roany (USA)

  • Jockey: Manuel Americano
  • Trainer: Howard Gibson
  • Pedigree: Conveyance × Knight Raider (Tribunal)
  • Form: 1
  • Rating: 87
  • Insight: Broke her maiden impressively at this distance. Faces a big class jump but has upside and early speed.

3. Recycleyourheart (USA)

  • Jockey: Alex Cruz
  • Trainer: Michael Lenzini
  • Pedigree: Conveyance × Atta Gal Val (Atta Boy Roy)
  • Form: 436-14
  • Rating: 73
  • Insight: Won two back but was a non-factor behind Saleen G T last out. Needs to find more to contend here.

4. Ima Margarita Girl (USA)

  • Jockey: Kevin Krigger
  • Trainer: Scott Tubbs
  • Pedigree: Coast Guard × Perfect Promise (Abraaj)
  • Form: 3223-13
  • Rating: 76
  • Insight: Ultra-consistent filly who always hits the board. Could sneak into the trifecta with a clean trip.

5. Dynamic Dee Dee (USA)

  • Jockey: Kevin Orozco
  • Trainer: Frank Lucarelli
  • Pedigree: Dynamic Impact × Somethin’bout Iris (Harbor the Gold)
  • Form: 334-1
  • Rating: 69
  • Insight: Broke her maiden last out with a strong finish. Faces tougher here but has upside.

6. Moonlight Grey (USA)

  • Jockey: Silvio Amador
  • Trainer: Charles Essex
  • Pedigree: The Factor × Moon Over Mag Bay (Malibu Moon)
  • Form: 4-85411
  • Rating: 72
  • Insight: Comes in off back-to-back wins. Improving filly with a strong late kick. Sleeper pick.

7. Saleen G T (USA)

  • Jockey: Isaias Enriquez
  • Trainer: Frank Lucarelli
  • Pedigree: Barkley × Knight Club (Matty G)
  • Form: 3-111
  • Rating: 86
  • Insight: Dominant in her last three starts, including a 3-length win over several of today’s rivals. The one to beat.

8. Maximum Sparkle (USA)

  • Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
  • Trainer: Tom Wenzel
  • Pedigree: Instagrand × Diamonds R (Alternation)
  • Form: 322-241
  • Rating: 76
  • Insight: Crushed maiden foes by 4½ lengths last out. Faces winners for the first time but has talent.

9. Beauty Bark (USA)

  • Jockey: Frank Alvarado
  • Trainer: Kay Cooper
  • Pedigree: Barkley × Arlington Lady (Nationhood)
  • Form: 12-2
  • Rating: 76
  • Insight: Finished second to Saleen G T last out. Consistent and improving. Could hit the board again.

10. Sapello Sonrisa (USA)

  • Jockey: David Martin
  • Trainer: Miguel Hernandez
  • Pedigree: Bernster × Contessa Del Norte (Super Quercus)
  • Form: 724131
  • Rating: 72
  • Insight: Comes in off a 5-length win at Sunray Park. Steps up in class but has sharp recent form.

Expert Picks & Betting Tips

  • Top Pick: Saleen G T – Proven class and pace control make her the filly to beat.
  • Value Play: Moonlight Grey – Peaking at the right time and could surprise at a price.
  • Exotics: Include Beauty Bark, Maximum Sparkle, and Ima Margarita Girl in trifectas and superfectas.