The Gowell Stakes is set to take place at Turfway Park, featuring a purse of $125,000. This six-furlong race on the all-weather track includes an additional $25,000 from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund (KTDF) and is open to three-year-old fillies.
Here’s a look at the contenders:
- Hidden Quarry (KY)
- Jockey: A Cedillo
- Trainer: E W West
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 20/1
- Pedigree: Preservationist – Proud Pearl, by Proud Citizen
- Owner: Thorough Crowd (Philip Crone) and Danielle Austin
- Breeder: Brereton C. Jones
- Les Is Best (KY)
- Jockey: L Machado
- Trainer: E N Foster
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 20/1
- Pedigree: Catholic Boy – Unfold the Rose, by Catienus
- Owner: Maxis Stable (Sidney Karmia) and Foster Family Racing (Brooklyn N. Foster)
- Breeder: SF Bloodstock LLC
- Grace On Grace (KY)
- Jockey: F De La Cruz
- Trainer: L W Demeritte
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Jersey Town – Trick Soso, by Poteen
- Owner: Francetta Allen
- Breeder: Southern Comfort Farm LLC
- She’s All Charm (KY)
- Jockey: W A Rodriguez
- Trainer: E G Harty
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Odds: 5/2
- Pedigree: More Than Ready – Too Charming, by Bernardini
- Owner: Godolphin, LLC (Mohammed Al Maktoum, et al.)
- Breeder: Godolphin
- Keyana (KY)
- Jockey: A Jimenez
- Trainer: D Leitch
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 3/1
- Pedigree: Omaha Beach – Honorable Memory, by Honor Code
- Owner: KatieRich Stables, LLC (Lawrence P. Doyle)
- Breeder: KatieRich Farm
- Wisconsin Gal (KY)
- Jockey: J C Bealmear
- Trainer: P McEntee
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 9/2
- Pedigree: Army Mule – Dream Sequence, by Forestry
- Owner: Trawitzki Thoroughbreds, LLC (Alyssa Trawitzki)
- Breeder: Resolute Racing Alliance LLC
- My Lil Punky (KY)
- Jockey: A Beschizza
- Trainer: J Ennis
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Odds: 2/1
- Pedigree: Outwork – Translator, by Posse
- Owner: Triple M Racing Stable, LLC (Mckinley McPherson)
- Breeder: Paul King
Analysis:
- Favorite: My Lil Punky comes in as the morning line favorite at 2/1, showcasing strong pedigree and recent form.
- Top Contenders: She’s All Charm (5/2) and Keyana (3/1) are significant threats, with excellent pedigrees and consistent performances.
- Dark Horses: Grace On Grace (8/1) and Wisconsin Gal (9/2) could provide surprises with their competitive odds and potential for improvement.
The Gowell Stakes promises to be an exciting race, with a mix of strong favorites and potential dark horses. Will My Lil Punky live up to the favorite status, or will an underdog rise to the occasion?
