The Grade III Honeybee Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set to take place on Sunday, February 23, 2025. This race is for three-year-old fillies and covers a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles with a purse of $500,000.
Race Details
- Distance: One and One Sixteenth Miles
- Purse: $500,000
- Eligibility: Three-year-old fillies
- Weight: 117 lbs (except for Take Charge Milady at 122 lbs)
Field Overview
Here’s a detailed look at the contenders:
| PP | Horse | Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire | Jockey | Trainer | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muhimma | Munnings – Princesa Carolina, by Tapit | F Geroux | B H Cox | Shadwell Stable (Jonathan Smyth) |
| 2 | Necessity | Constitution – Secret Keeper, by Into Mischief | R A Vazquez | N W Casse | Wygod Family Revocable Living Trust (Emily Bushnell) & Pam Wygod |
| 3 | Jenkin | Mineshaft – Morning Coffee, by Quiet American | F Arrieta | L Schultz | Shortleaf Stable Inc (John E Anthony) |
| 4 | Classic Appeal | Classic Empire – Halfcause, by Giant’s Causeway | U Rispoli | R B Hess, Jr. | Debra Barkley |
| 5 | Quickick | McKinzie – Graeme Six, by Graeme Hall | D Davis | T M Amoss | Greenwell Thoroughtbreds LLC (Gregory Tramontin) |
| 6 | Take Charge Milady | Take Charge Indy – Price too High, by Scat Daddy | J R Leparoux | K G McPeek | James Ball, Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek) & Kenneth Rhodes |
| 7 | Gunite Max | Volatile – Super Simple, by Super Saver | C Murphy | T S Murphy | Travis Swan Murphy & Matt Trent |
| 8 | Going Steady | Constitution – Bluejeans, by Ghostzapper | T W Bacon | D W Lukas | Bob & Ann Ghent and D. Wayne & Laurie Lukas |
| 9 | Look Forward | Bolt d’Oro – Troublesome, by Into Mischief | M Gutierrez | M W McCarthy | Reddam Racing LLC (John P. Reddam) |
| 10 | Flash Wear | Instilled Regard – Nothing to Wear, by Malibu Moon | C A Torres | T D Vance | Michael J. & Linda Mazoch |
| 11 | Anonima | Sharp Azteca – Royal Starlight, by Point Given | B J Hernandez, Jr. | K G McPeek | Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek) & Steve Crabtree |
| 12 | Quietside | Malibu Moon – Benner Island, by Speightstown | J L Ortiz | J A Ortiz | Shortleaf Stable Inc (John E Anthony) |
| 13 | Five G | Vekoma – Triumphant, by Quality Road | I Ortiz, Jr. | G Weaver | Gatsas Stables (Mike Gatsas) |
Horse Analysis
Muhimma
Sire: Munnings Dam: Princesa Carolina, by Tapit Jockey: Florent Geroux Trainer: Brad H. Cox Owner: Shadwell Stable (Jonathan Smyth)
Analysis: Muhimma is the favorite for the Honeybee Stakes, coming off an undefeated 2-year-old campaign that included a win in the Demoiselle Stakes (G2). She has shown impressive speed and stamina, making her a strong contender in this race.
Necessity
Sire: Constitution Dam: Secret Keeper, by Into Mischief Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez Trainer: Norm W. Casse Owner: Wygod Family Revocable Living Trust (Emily Bushnell) & Pam Wygod
Analysis: Necessity has shown potential in her recent races and has a solid pedigree. She could be a strong contender if she performs well on race day.
Jenkin
Sire: Mineshaft Dam: Morning Coffee, by Quiet American Jockey: Francisco Arrieta Trainer: Lindsay Schultz Owner: Shortleaf Stable Inc (John E Anthony)
Analysis: Jenkin has shown promise and could be a competitive horse in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Classic Appeal
Sire: Classic Empire Dam: Halfcause, by Giant’s Causeway Jockey: Umberto Rispoli Trainer: Robert B. Hess, Jr. Owner: Debra Barkley
Analysis: Classic Appeal has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Quickick
Sire: McKinzie Dam: Graeme Six, by Graeme Hall Jockey: Dylan Davis Trainer: Tom M. Amoss Owner: Greenwell Thoroughtbreds LLC (Gregory Tramontin)
Analysis: Quickick has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Take Charge Milady
Sire: Take Charge Indy Dam: Price too High, by Scat Daddy Jockey: Julien R. Leparoux Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek Owner: James Ball, Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek) & Kenneth Rhodes
Analysis: Take Charge Milady has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Gunite Max
Sire: Volatile Dam: Super Simple, by Super Saver Jockey: Cindy Murphy Trainer: Travis Swan Murphy & Matt Trent
Analysis: Gunite Max has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Going Steady
Sire: Constitution Dam: Bluejeans, by Ghostzapper Jockey: Tyler W. Bacon Trainer: D. Wayne Lukas Owner: Bob & Ann Ghent and D. Wayne & Laurie Lukas
Analysis: Going Steady has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Look Forward
Sire: Bolt d’Oro Dam: Troublesome, by Into Mischief Jockey: Mario Gutierrez Trainer: Michael W. McCarthy Owner: Reddam Racing LLC (John P. Reddam)
Analysis: Look Forward has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Flash Wear
Sire: Instilled Regard Dam: Nothing to Wear, by Malibu Moon Jockey: Cristian A. Torres Trainer: Thomas D. Vance Owner: Michael J. & Linda Mazoch
Analysis: Flash Wear has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Anonima
Sire: Sharp Azteca Dam: Royal Starlight, by Point Given Jockey: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr. Trainer: Kenneth G. McPeek Owner: Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek) & Steve Crabtree
Analysis: Anonima has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Quietside
Sire: Malibu Moon Dam: Benner Island, by Speightstown Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz Trainer: John A. Ortiz Owner: Shortleaf Stable Inc (John E Anthony)
Analysis: Quietside has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
Five G
Sire: Vekoma Dam: Triumphant, by Quality Road Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr. Trainer: George Weaver Owner: Gatsas Stables (Mike Gatsas)
Analysis: Five G has shown potential and could be a strong contender in this race. Her recent performances indicate she has the ability to perform well.
