The Martha Washington Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set to be a thrilling race with a purse of $300,000. This race covers a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles and is open to three-year-old fillies. Here’s a detailed look at each contender:
Horses and Jockeys
- Quietside (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/F
- Jockey: R. Santana, Jr.
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: J. A. Ortiz
- Morning Line Odds: 8/5
- Owner: Shortleaf Stable Inc. (John E. Anthony)
- Breeder: Shortleaf Stable
- Pedigree: Malibu Moon – Benner Island (by Speightstown)
- Adeera (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/F
- Jockey: K. J. Asmussen
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: S. M. Asmussen
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Owner: L & N Racing LLC (Lee Levinson et al)
- Breeder: Town & Country Horse Farms, LLC
- Pedigree: Authentic – Majestic Presence (by Majestic Warrior)
- Take Charge Milady (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/F
- Jockey: J. R. Leparoux
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: K. G. McPeek
- Morning Line Odds: 3/1
- Owner: James Ball, Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek) & Kenneth Rhodes
- Breeder: Merriebelle Stable, LLC
- Pedigree: Take Charge Indy – Price too High (by Scat Daddy)
- Her Laugh (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/F
- Jockey: A. Concepcion
- Weight: 122 Lbs
- Trainer: D. Beckman
- Morning Line Odds: 2/1
- Owner: Grantley Acres (Geoffrey Nixon)
- Breeder: Grantley Acres
- Pedigree: Practical Joke – Truth Goddess (by Point of Entry)
- Gowells Delight (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/F
- Jockey: C. J. Hernandez
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: K. G. McPeek
- Morning Line Odds: 8/1
- Owner: Fern Circle Stables LLC (Paul Fireman)
- Breeder: Tim Thornton & Gray Lang
- Pedigree: Practical Joke – Hello Charlie (by Indian Charlie)
- Legal Empress (KY)
- Age/Sex: 3/F
- Jockey: H. Hernandez
- Weight: 115 Lbs
- Trainer: A. Ramirez-Rodriguez
- Morning Line Odds: 20/1
- Owner: Jerry Namy
- Breeder: CHC Inc.
- Pedigree: Tiz the Law – Dothraki Queen (by Pure Prize)
Race Overview
The Martha Washington Stakes features a talented field of three-year-old fillies. Quietside, trained by J. A. Ortiz, is the morning line favorite and is expected to deliver a strong performance. Her Laugh and Take Charge Milady are also top contenders and could challenge for the win. Gowells Delight and Adeera have the potential to make a significant impact, while Legal Empress could surprise with a solid run.
