The Carousel Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set to be an exciting race for fillies and mares aged four years and older. Scheduled for Sunday, February 23, 2025, this six-furlong sprint offers a purse of $150,000. The race has attracted a competitive field of 9 horses.
Race Details
- Distance: Six Furlongs
- Purse: $150,000
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Eligibility: Fillies and Mares, four years old and upward
- Weight Allowances: Non-winners of $60,000 in 2025, allowed 3 lbs; $50,000 in 2025 allowed 5 lbs; Non-winners of $35,000 in 2024-2025 allowed 7 lbs
Field Overview
Here’s a detailed look at the contenders:
| PP | Horse | Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benedetta | City of Light – Tessie Flip, by Grand Slam | F Prat | S M Asmussen | Kaleem Shah, Inc. (Kaleem Shah) |
| 2 | Mazoku | Protonico – Dahteste, by Majestic Warrior | J C Bealmear | J Butcher | James Butcher |
| 3 | Justique | Justify – Grazie Mille, by Bernardini | J L Ortiz | C DeVaux | C R K Stables LLC (Lee & Susan Searing) |
| 4 | Sandy Bottom | Omaha Beach – Starlit Daydream, by Can the Man | U Rispoli | M W McCarthy | Jim & Donna Daniell |
| 5 | Miss Arlington | Mark Valeski – Luvnotionumbernine, by Notional | F Arrieta | B Williamson | Nancy A Vanier, Mark Tauber, Brady Tauber & Steve Gordon |
| 6 | Ms. Bucchero | Bucchero – Give Glory to God, by Mutakddim | T Gaffalione | D D Morici | Morci Racing Stable LLC (Diane Morici) |
| 7 | American Band | Flatter – Purim’s Dancer, by Purim | W De La Cruz | J Haran | Haran Thoroughbreds LLC (John F. Haran) |
| 8 | Lady Moscato | Quality Road – Theycallmeladyluck, by Dixie Union | K J Asmussen | D W Lukas | BC Stables LLC (B Coelho & J Bellinger) |
| 9 | Pistol | Gun Runner – Wild Bout Tiffany, by Wildcat Heir | I Ortiz, Jr. | T L Van Berg | Lewis E. Mathews, Jr. |
Horse Analysis
Benedetta
Sire: City of Light Dam: Tessie Flip, by Grand Slam Jockey: F Prat Trainer: S M Asmussen Owner: Kaleem Shah, Inc. (Kaleem Shah)
Analysis: Benedetta has shown consistent performance and has the potential to be a strong contender in this race. With a solid pedigree and a capable jockey, she could be a top pick.
Mazoku
Sire: Protonico Dam: Dahteste, by Majestic Warrior Jockey: J C Bealmear Trainer: J Butcher Owner: James Butcher
Analysis: Mazoku has been performing well in recent races and has a strong pedigree. She is another horse to watch closely in this race.
Justique
Sire: Justify Dam: Grazie Mille, by Bernardini Jockey: J L Ortiz Trainer: C DeVaux Owner: C R K Stables LLC (Lee & Susan Searing)
Analysis: Justique has shown promise and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the potential to perform well.
Sandy Bottom
Sire: Omaha Beach Dam: Starlit Daydream, by Can the Man Jockey: U Rispoli Trainer: M W McCarthy Owner: Jim & Donna Daniell
Analysis: Sandy Bottom has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Miss Arlington
Sire: Mark Valeski Dam: Luvnotionumbernine, by Notional Jockey: F Arrieta Trainer: B Williamson Owner: Nancy A Vanier, Mark Tauber, Brady Tauber & Steve Gordon
Analysis: Miss Arlington has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Ms. Bucchero
Sire: Bucchero Dam: Give Glory to God, by Mutakddim Jockey: T Gaffalione Trainer: D D Morici Owner: Morci Racing Stable LLC (Diane Morici)
Analysis: Ms. Bucchero has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
American Band
Sire: Flatter Dam: Purim’s Dancer, by Purim Jockey: W De La Cruz Trainer: J Haran Owner: Haran Thoroughbreds LLC (John F. Haran)
Analysis: American Band has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Lady Moscato
Sire: Quality Road Dam: Theycallmeladyluck, by Dixie Union Jockey: K J Asmussen Trainer: D W Lukas Owner: BC Stables LLC (B Coelho & J Bellinger)
Analysis: Lady Moscato has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Pistol
Sire: Gun Runner Dam: Wild Bout Tiffany, by Wildcat Heir Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr. Trainer: T L Van Berg Owner: Lewis E. Mathews, Jr.
Analysis: Pistol has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
