The Third Chance Stakes at Hawthorne Race Course is set to take place on May 18, 2025, featuring a competitive field of Illinois-bred fillies and mares racing six furlongs on dirt for a $50,000 purse. This sprint stakes event highlights some of the top regional talent, with several returning contenders looking to make their mark.
Field Overview
Here’s a breakdown of the contenders, their pedigrees, trainers, and jockeys:
| Post | Horse | Sire | Trainer | Jockey | Morning Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Managing Mischief | Maximus Mischief | Armando Hernandez | Mitchell Murrill | 6-1 |
| 2 | Purr Sea | Midshipman | Michele Boyce | Ademar Santos | 7-2 |
| 3 | Oeuvre | Shackleford | Chris Block | Jareth Loveberry | 2-1 |
| 4 | Gray Lightning | Social Inclusion | Armando Hernandez | Orlando Mojica | 6-1 |
| 5 | Beehive | Temple City | Michele Boyce | Alexis Centeno | 5-1 |
| 6 | Sharp Hero | Hero of Order | Antonio Meraz | Olaf Hernandez | 9-2 |
| 7 | Yamile’s Palace | Palace Malice | David M. Miller | Fausto Henrique Da Silva | 12-1 |
Race Analysis
Favorites & Contenders
- Oeuvre enters as the 2-1 morning-line favorite. She is a graded stakes-placed mare with 15 career wins, including a victory in last year’s Third Chance Stakes. She has never finished worse than second in ten Hawthorne starts, making her a formidable force.
- Purr Sea is the 7-2 second choice, known for her early speed. She previously defeated Oeuvre in two stakes races as a juvenile and comes off a strong allowance win at Turfway Park.
- Beehive and Sharp Hero are live longshots, both showing consistent performances in allowance company.
Pace Projection
- Expect Purr Sea to set the early pace, with Oeuvre stalking closely.
- Managing Mischief and Gray Lightning may press the pace early.
- Sharp Hero and Yamile’s Palace will likely settle mid-pack and look to close late.
