Race Details
- Event: Texas Stallion Pan Zareta Division Stakes
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 3:55 PM CT
- Venue: Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie, TX
- Distance: 5 furlongs (Dirt)
- Purse: $75,000
- Eligible Horses: 2-Year-Old Fillies Nominated to the Texas Stallion Stakes
Field Overview & Contenders
The Texas Stallion Pan Zareta Division Stakes at Lone Star Park features a competitive lineup of Texas-bred 2-year-old fillies, each showcasing speed, pedigree strength, and early racing potential. With a short five-furlong distance, expect a fast-paced sprint where early speed and tactical positioning will be crucial.
Top Horses to Watch
- Texas Speed Queen (TX) – Cinco Charlie x Maquita Elaine (Hard Spun)
- Trainer: J.R. Caldwell
- Jockey: Stewart Elliott
- Owner: Bradley Thoroughbreds LLC & J.R. Caldwell
- Key Strengths: Proven sprinter with strong Texas-bred pedigree.
- Quixx (TX) – Cinco Charlie x Razorback Honey (City Zip)
- Trainer: J.R. Caldwell
- Jockey: Alfredo Juarez Jr.
- Owner: Indigo Racing
- Key Strengths: Elite bloodline with speed-focused genetics.
- Lovereignorme (TX) – Archwarrior x Mononoke (Orientate)
- Trainer: Joel H. Marr
- Jockey: Miguel T. Fuentes Jr.
- Owner: V Bar V Racing LLC
- Key Strengths: Consistent performer with strong closing ability.
- Kiss My Dice (TX) – Competitive Edge x Lucky Dice (Bayern)
- Trainer: J.R. Caldwell
- Jockey: Rene Diaz
- Owner: Indigo Racing
- Key Strengths: Speedy front-runner with aggressive racing style.
- Short Speech (TX) – Mr Speaker x Life Is Short (Old Fashioned)
- Trainer: H. Ray Ashford Jr.
- Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
- Owner: Ron A. Stolich
- Key Strengths: Explosive speed with high win percentage.
- Closing Speaker (TX) – Mr Speaker x Closing Report (Closing Argument)
- Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
- Jockey: David Cabrera
- Owner: Mansfield Racing
- Key Strengths: Proven stakes performer with strong stamina.
- Up in the Blue (TX) – Sky Flight x Cowgirl N Up (My Golden Song)
- Trainer: Jon W. Newbold
- Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
- Owner: Highlander Training Center
- Key Strengths: Front-runner with endurance.
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
- Pace Projection: Expect Kiss My Dice and Texas Speed Queen to set the early pace, while Lovereignorme and Closing Speaker will likely close late.
- Best Bet: Texas Speed Queen to Win – Strong speed figures and elite Texas-bred pedigree.
- Value Bet: Short Speech to Place – Consistent top-three finisher.
- Longshot Play: Up in the Blue to Show – Texas-bred advantage on home turf.
