The Sonoma Stakes returns to Century Mile Racetrack and Casino on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as Race 4 on the card. This $50,000 stakes race for three-year-old fillies will be contested over 1 mile and 70 yards on dirt, serving as a key prep for the Century Casino Oaks in August. With a blend of pedigree power, rising talent, and tactical jockeys, this race promises fireworks in Edmonton.
Top Contenders & Pedigree Profiles
| Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree Highlights | Morning Line Odds |
| Gee I’m Foxy | Keihton Natera | Cheryl Humbke | Klimt × Foxy Sara (Even the Score) | 4-5 Favorite |
| Kitty House | Tevin R. Foster | Gonzalo Anderson | Country House × Kittenistic (Kitten’s Joy) | 3-1 |
| No Rejoyce | Dane Nelson | Todd Kettleson | Instagrand × Joyce (Rock Hard Ten) | 9-2 |
| Unveil the Grace | Rasheed Hughes | Craig Robert Smith | Gun Runner × Ebony Run (El Corredor) | 6-1 |
| Holy Belle | Kyle Carter | Madison Zielke | Seeking the Soul × Holy Empress (Ghostzapper) | 8-1 |
Pedigree Power Plays
Gee I’m Foxy enters as the heavy favorite, boasting a pedigree that blends speed and stamina. Sire Klimt was a Grade 1-winning juvenile, while dam Foxy Sara adds regional class. Kitty House is bred for turf and distance, but her sire Country House (2020 Kentucky Derby winner) and dam’s Kitten’s Joy lineage suggest late kick potential on dirt. Unveil the Grace, by Gun Runner, brings elite bloodlines and a versatile profile. Her dam Ebony Run adds sprinting speed to her stamina base. No Rejoyce is a daughter of Instagrand, known for precocious speed, and Joyce, by Rock Hard Ten, adds durability.
Jockey & Trainer Dynamics
Keihton Natera has been red-hot at Century Mile and teams up with Gee I’m Foxy, who’s drawn well and should be forwardly placed. Tevin R. Foster and Gonzalo Anderson are a proven duo, and Kitty House could benefit from a stalking trip. Dane Nelson, aboard No Rejoyce, is known for aggressive rides—expect early pressure. Rasheed Hughes pilots Unveil the Grace, trained by Craig Robert Smith, who’s had success with Gun Runner progeny.
Race Strategy
Gee I’m Foxy will likely set or press the pace, with Natera guiding her through tactical fractions. Kitty House and Unveil the Grace may sit mid-pack and look to close late if the pace heats up. No Rejoyce could be the wildcard—if she breaks sharply, she may challenge early and test the favorite. Holy Belle is a longshot but has pedigree upside and could hit the board with a ground-saving trip.
