OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The spotlight turns to rising juvenile fillies as Remington Park hosts the Toby Keith Stakes, a one-mile dirt race featuring two-year-old fillies bred across the South and Southeast. Boasting a $75,000 purse, with an additional $7,500 added from the Oklahoma Bred Program, the stakes are high—and the talent runs deep.
Race Details
- Eligibility: Two-year-old fillies
- Distance: 1 mile (dirt)
- Entry Fee: $800 plus $700 starter fee
- Weights:
- Standard: 121 lbs
- -2 lbs: Non-winners of a stakes
- -4 lbs: Non-winners of a race beyond maiden/claiming
- -6 lbs: Maidens
- Field Limit: 12 starters
- Payout Structure:
- 1st: 60%
- 2nd: 20%
- 3rd: 11%
- 4th: 6%
- 5th: 3%
Contender Lineup & Pedigrees
| Horse | State | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | Pedigree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tapitures Actor | TX | E A Maldonado | J J Gelner | 121 lbs | Tapiture × Upstage (Curlin) |
| La Camelia | OK | L S Quinonez | S Martin | 117 lbs | Code West × Aurie (Pollard’s Vision) |
| Elegant Echo | OK | L D Goncalves | J A Williams | 121 lbs | Echo Town × Violation (Violence) |
| Runnin On Promises | KY | A Triana Jr. | S Rushton | 121 lbs | Promises Fulfilled × Runnin for Tuition |
| Gormley’s Queen | LA | F Wethey Jr. | J J Gelner | 117 lbs | Gormley × Queen Ofthe Catsle (Tale of the Cat) |
| Glee | TX | S Elliott | S M Asmussen | 121 lbs | Honor A. P. × Red Tabby (Bluegrass Cat) |
| Cafe Au Lait | KY | D Cabrera | S H Davis | 117 lbs | Copper Bullet × Untapped (Tapit) |
Top Contenders to Watch
- Tapitures Actor: With classic stamina from Curlin and tactical brilliance from Tapiture, this Texas-bred filly comes armed with pedigree and poise under J J Gelner’s experienced training.
- Elegant Echo: Oklahoma-bred filly with an Echo Town x Violence cross that screams speed and late-pace potential; could be a standout on home soil.
- Glee: With S M Asmussen handling conditioning duties and strong bloodlines from Honor A. P., she’s a threat in any stakes race at this distance.
Strategic Edge
- Weight Allowances: Could swing the balance—lighter fillies like La Camelia and Cafe Au Lait may benefit from reduced burdens, improving efficiency over the mile trip.
- Lifetime Earnings: Will be considered for preferred post assignment if weights are equal; a tactical advantage based on career consistency.
- Trainer-Jockey Synergy: Gelner and Asmussen bring deep stakes experience—expect sharp placement and race-day readiness.
Final Thoughts
With emerging fillies from Oklahoma, Texas, Kentucky, and Louisiana, the Toby Keith Stakes presents a diverse and lively field. Whether it’s the proven class of Tapitures Actor, the local grit of Elegant Echo, or the powerhouse potential of Glee, the race promises excitement and showcases the future stars of regional racing.
