The LA Bred Premier Night Distaff Stakes at Delta Downs is set to showcase some of the best Louisiana-bred fillies and mares aged four years and older. With a purse of $125,000, this one-mile race promises to be a thrilling event.
Race Details:
- Purse: $125,000
- Distance: One mile
- Eligibility: Accredited Louisiana Bred Fillies and Mares, Four Years Old and Upward
- Weights: 124 lbs; Winners of $45,000 at a mile or over since November 1, 2024, to carry an additional 2 lbs; non-winners of a stake race at a mile or over since November 1, 2024, allowed 3 lbs; non-winners of two races other than maiden, claiming, or starter at a mile or over since November 1, 2024, allowed 5 lbs; non-winners of such a race since November 1, 2024, allowed 7 lbs.
The field includes a competitive mix of experienced runners:
Contenders:
- Tommie G (LA) – Jockey: T Thornton, Trainer: P G West (M/L: 6/1)
- Pedigree: Court Vision – Adrianne G, by Indygo Shiner
- Owner: Thomas Galvin
- Breeder: Thomas M. Galvin
- Wonderrand (LA) – Jockey: J L Rodriguez, Trainer: B Chatters (M/L: 6/1)
- Pedigree: Cloud Computing – Laughing Saint, by Vindication
- Owner: Rand S. Metoyer
- Breeder: J.E. Jumonville Jr. & Bunny Jumonville
- Nodah (LA) – Jockey: E Santiago, Trainer: B Chatters (M/L: 8/1)
- Pedigree: Mor Spirit – Forest Path, by El Corredor
- Owner: Kenneth L. Roberts Racing Stables Inc.
- Breeder: J. Adcock & Nathan C. Granger
- Tensas Candy (LA) – Jockey: A Castillo, Trainer: J Lara (M/L: 12/1)
- Pedigree: Twirling Candy – Mischievous Belle, by Into Mischief
- Owner: Terrell Jarrett Jr.
- Breeder: Curt Leake
- Certified Gem (LA) – Jockey: M Pedroza, Jr., Trainer: D Terre (M/L: 5/2)
- Pedigree: Gemologist – True Breeze, by Yes It’s True
- Owner: Lane Cortez
- Breeder: Morning Line Thoroughbreds LLC
- Miss Priority (LA) – Jockey: C Fusilier, Trainer: P Duhon (M/L: 9/2)
- Pedigree: Apriority – Miss Dealbreaker, by Lydgate
- Owner: Salli Foushee
- Breeder: Pam Stephenson
- Clearly a Test (LA) – Jockey: J A Guerrero, Trainer: S Wilson (M/L: 2/1)
- Pedigree: Clearly Now – Testing One Two, by Star Guitar
- Owner: Brittlyn Stable Inc.
- Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
Race Insights:
The LA Bred Premier Night Distaff Stakes promises to be a competitive race with a strong field of contenders. Clearly a Test and Certified Gem are the early favorites, both showcasing consistent performances. Miss Priority and Tommie G also pose strong challenges and could make a significant impact in the race.
