The Vivacious Stakes, slated for Monday, July 21, 2025, at Belterra Park, is a marquee turf event for Ohio-bred fillies and mares aged 3 and up, contested over 1 1/16 miles on the grass for a $75,000 purse. This race is a cornerstone of Ohio’s summer stakes calendar, spotlighting seasoned turf specialists and emerging female turf talent.
Field Overview & Horse-by-Horse Analysis
| Post | Horse | Sire – Dam (Dam Sire) | Jockey | Trainer | Breeder | Morning Line |
| 1 | Lady of the Lawn | Big Blue Kitten – Ohio Empress (Empire Maker) | Sonny Leon | Robert Cline | Maple Leaf Farm | 3/1 |
| 2 | Scarlet Sonata | Mshawish – Tango Belle (Unbridled’s Song) | John McKee | William D. Cowans | Smokin C LLC | 5/2 |
| 3 | Emerald Echo | Constitution – Echo Valley (Smart Strike) | Luis Rivera | Michael Evans II | Sheltowee Farm | 4/1 |
| 4 | Belle on Tour | Tourist – Belle of the Ball (Harlan’s Holiday) | Fernando De La Cruz | Jason DaCosta | DaCosta Racing Stables | 6/1 |
| 5 | Buckeye Breeze | Vekoma – Breezy Ohio (Tale of Ekati) | Albin Jimenez | Tim Hamm | Blazing Meadows Farm | 8/1 |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Scarlet Sonata (ML 5/2)
By Mshawish, a versatile turf sire with international success.
Trainer William Cowans is a turf tactician with high ROI in Ohio stakes.
Dam Tango Belle adds sprinting class and stamina.
Lady of the Lawn (ML 3/1)
Sired by Big Blue Kitten, a champion turf router known for stamina and consistency.
Jockey Sonny Leon brings elite turf riding experience and tactical patience.
Dam Ohio Empress adds local turf grit and durability.
Emerald Echo (ML 4/1)
Constitution offspring are known for versatility and late kick.
Trainer Michael Evans II has a strong record with Sheltowee Farm homebreds.
Dam Echo Valley adds class and turf adaptability.
Pedigree Highlights & Breeding Trends
Belle on Tour (Tourist) is bred for turf brilliance, with dam Belle of the Ball a multiple stakes producer.
Buckeye Breeze (Vekoma) may be better suited for dirt, but pedigree suggests potential upside on firm turf.
The field reflects a blend of national stallions and Ohio-centric broodmares, signaling a healthy investment in regional turf bloodlines.
Expect a moderate pace, with Buckeye Breeze and Belle on Tour pressing early. Scarlet Sonata and Lady of the Lawn could benefit from a stalking trip, making them ideal for exacta and trifecta plays.
