The Wishing Well Stakes is set to take place at Santa Anita Park on February 22, 2025. This race is a Grade 3 stakes race for fillies and mares aged four years and older, covering a distance of six furlongs on turf. The purse for this race is $100,000, with $60,000 going to the winner, $20,000 to second place, $12,000 to third place, $6,000 to fourth place, and $2,000 to fifth place.
Race Details
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: Six Furlongs (Turf)
- Age: Four Years and Older
- Entry Fees: $750 to enter, $750 additional to start
- Supplementary Nominations: $2,000 each
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Lasix Rule: No Lasix within 48 hours of post time
- Weight Allowances: Non-winners of a Sweepstakes allowed 2 lbs, non-winners of two races other than Maiden, Claiming, or Starter allowed 4 lbs
Preferences
- First Preference: Graded Stakes winners since August 1, 2024
- Second Preference: Graded Stakes placed horses since August 1, 2024
- Third Preference: Starters with the highest earnings in 2024-25
Horses and Jockeys
Here’s a detailed look at the contenders for the Wishing Well Stakes:
| PP | Horse | Sire – Dam (by Dam Sire) | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Maxima | Bucchero – Corfu Lady (Corfu) | J.J. Hernandez | Jeff Mullins | 122 lbs | Irving Ventures LLC or Arthur |
| 2 | Laulne (FR) | Starspangledbanner (AUS) – Lady Francesca (GB) | Flavien Prat | Philip D’Amato | 124 lbs | Madaket Stables LLC, Augustin-Normand or LaPenta, et al |
| 3 | Arctic Breeze | Arrogate – Sweater Weather (Milwaukee Brew) | William Antongeorgi III | Blaine D. Wright | 124 lbs | Peter Redekop B.C., Ltd |
| 4 | Ma Rae’s Girl | Mendelssohn – Isla (Unbridled’s Song) | Edwin A. Maldonado | Doug F. O’Neill | 120 lbs | Seymour Jukie and Jack Stable LLC |
| 5 | Stay and Scam | Square Eddie – Puff Pastry (Momentum) | Lanfranco Dettori | Doug F. O’Neill | 124 lbs | Reddam Racing, LLC |
| 6 | Miss Roberts (GB) | Siyouni (FR) – Ghalyah (GB) | Hector I. Berrios | Jeff Mullins | 120 lbs | Upland Flats Racing |
Horse Analysis
- Queen Maxima: Trained by Jeff Mullins and ridden by J.J. Hernandez, Queen Maxima has shown promise with a solid pedigree from Bucchero and Corfu Lady. She’s a strong contender to watch in this race.
- Laulne (FR): With Flavien Prat as her jockey and Philip D’Amato as her trainer, Laulne has a strong lineage from Starspangledbanner and Lady Francesca. She’s another filly to watch in this race.
- Arctic Breeze: This filly, trained by Blaine D. Wright and ridden by William Antongeorgi III, has a pedigree that includes Arrogate and Sweater Weather. She’s a contender with potential.
- Ma Rae’s Girl: Trained by Doug F. O’Neill and ridden by Edwin A. Maldonado, Ma Rae’s Girl has a pedigree from Mendelssohn and Isla. She’s a filly to watch in this race.
- Stay and Scam: With Lanfranco Dettori as her jockey and Doug F. O’Neill as her trainer, Stay and Scam has a pedigree from Square Eddie and Puff Pastry. She’s another strong contender.
- Miss Roberts (GB): Trained by Jeff Mullins and ridden by Hector I. Berrios, Miss Roberts has a pedigree from Siyouni and Ghalyah. She’s another filly to watch in this race.
