Horse Race Preview: The Grade III Florida Oaks Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs

The Grade III Florida Oaks Stakes is set to take place on March 8, 2025, at Tampa Bay Downs. This 1 1/16-mile turf race for three-year-old fillies has a purse of $200,000 and promises to be an exciting event. Let’s dive into the details of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees for this race.

Horses and Pedigrees

1. Smart Union
   1. Sire: Union Rags
   1. Dam: Smart Mission
   1. Breeder: JPE Equine, LLC
   1. Owner: Jonathan P. Evans
   1. Trainer: H. Graham Motion
   1. Jockey: Daniel Centeno
   1. Weight: 119 lbs
2. Brillante (FR)
   1. Sire: Persian King (IRE)
   1. Dam: Baga (FR)
   1. Breeder: Mrs. Gilles Forien, Antoine Fontaine, Vasilios Govosdis & Gilles Forien
   1. Owner: Madaket Stables, LLC, Michael Dubb, William J. Rucker and William Strauss
   1. Trainer: Chad C. Brown
   1. Jockey: Samy Camacho
   1. Weight: 119 lbs
3. Deloraine
   1. Sire: Candy Ride (ARG)
   1. Dam: Elaine’s Cat
   1. Breeder: Godolphin
   1. Owner: Godolphin, LLC
   1. Trainer: Eoin G. Harty
   1. Jockey: Jesus Lopez Castanon
   1. Weight: 119 lbs
4. Miss Rummikub (FR)
   1. Sire: Toronado (IRE)
   1. Dam: Maredskaya (IRE)
   1. Breeder: Haras Des Sablonnets & Suc H. de Talhouet-Roy
   1. Owner: RT Racing Stable
   1. Trainer: Leandro Moreno-Barban
   1. Jockey: Inoel Beato
   1. Weight: 119 lbs
5. Love You Anyway
   1. Sire: Tapit
   1. Dam: Princess La Quinta
   1. Breeder: Aaron & Marie Jones LLC
   1. Owner: Bregman Family Racing, LLC
   1. Trainer: George R. Arnold II
   1. Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
   1. Weight: 119 lbs
6. Lush Lips (GB)
   1. Sire: Ten Sovereigns (IRE)
   1. Dam: Lamyaa (GB)
   1. Breeder: THE POCOCK FAMILY
   1. Owner: Medallion Racing, Steve Weston, Mrs. Paul Shanahan and Mrs. M. V. Magnier
   1. Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
   1. Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
   1. Weight: 119 lbs
7. Opulent Restraint (IRE)
   1. Sire: Dubawi (IRE)
   1. Dam: Significant Form
   1. Breeder: White Birch Farm Sc
   1. Owner: Stephanie Seymour Brant
   1. Trainer: Chad C. Brown
   1. Jockey: Flavien Prat
   1. Weight: 121 lbs
8. Smudge
   1. Sire: Quality Road
   1. Dam: Bourbonesque
   1. Breeder: SF Bloodstock LLC
   1. Owner: D. J. Stable, LLC
   1. Trainer: Mark E. Casse
   1. Jockey: Dylan Davis
   1. Weight: 119 lbs
9. Nitrogen
   1. Sire: Medaglia d’Oro
   1. Dam: Tiffany Case
   1. Breeder: D. J. Stable, LLC
   1. Owner: D. J. Stable, LLC
   1. Trainer: Mark E. Casse
   1. Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
   1. Weight: 121 lbs
10. Pretty Lavish (IRE)
    1. Sire: Ribchester (IRE)
    1. Dam: Tranquil Storm (IRE)
    1. Breeder: THOMAS HASSETT
    1. Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Bobby Flay
    1. Trainer: H. Graham Motion
    1. Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
    1. Weight: 119 lbs
11. Celtic Motif (IRE)
    1. Sire: Saxon Warrior (JPN)
    1. Dam: Art Institute
    1. Breeder: Kildaragh Stud
    1. Owner: Wells Watson
    1. Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
    1. Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
    1. Weight: 119 lbs
12. Miavana
    1. Sire: Jimmy Creed
    1. Dam: Dynamic Holiday
    1. Breeder: Amy Boll & Michael Slezak
    1. Owner: Three Diamonds Farm
    1. Trainer: Michael J. Maker
    1. Jockey: Joel Rosario
    1. Weight: 119 lbs

Race Analysis

Smart Union enters the Florida Oaks Stakes with a strong pedigree and consistent performances. Trained by H. Graham Motion, this filly has shown versatility in her previous races. With Daniel Centeno aboard, Smart Union will be a strong contender.

Brillante (FR), trained by Chad C. Brown, has shown promise with consistent performances. With Samy Camacho as her jockey, she will be looking to make an impact in this race.

Deloraine, trained by Eoin G. Harty, has been performing well in recent races. With Jesus Lopez Castanon aboard, Deloraine will be aiming for a strong finish.

Miss Rummikub (FR), trained by Leandro Moreno-Barban, has shown potential with a recent second-place finish in a similar stakes race. With Inoel Beato as her jockey, Miss Rummikub will be looking to build on that success.

Love You Anyway, trained by George R. Arnold II, has been consistent in her performances and will be looking to make an impact in this race. With Rajiv Maragh as her jockey, Love You Anyway will be aiming for a strong finish.

Lush Lips (GB), trained by Brendan P. Walsh, has shown promise with consistent performances. With Tyler Gaffalione aboard, Lush Lips will be a strong contender.

Opulent Restraint (IRE), also trained by Chad C. Brown, has shown potential with consistent performances. With Flavien Prat aboard, Opulent Restraint will be looking to make an impact in this race.

Smudge, trained by Mark E. Casse, has been performing well in recent races. With Dylan Davis as her jockey, Smudge will be aiming for a strong finish.

Nitrogen, also trained by Mark E. Casse, has shown promise with consistent performances. With Jose L. Ortiz aboard, Nitrogen will be a strong contender.

Pretty Lavish (IRE), trained by H. Graham Motion, has shown potential with consistent performances. With Irad Ortiz, Jr. as her jockey, Pretty Lavish will be looking to make an impact in this race.

Celtic Motif (IRE), also trained by Brendan P. Walsh, has been performing well in recent races. With Lanfranco Dettori as her jockey, Celtic Motif will be aiming for a strong finish.

Miavana, trained by Michael J. Maker, has shown promise with consistent performances. With Joel Rosario aboard, Miavana will be looking to make an impact in this race.