Date: March 15, 2025 Time: 3:50 PM ET Location: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida
Race Overview
The Captiva Stakes is a prestigious race for fillies and mares aged four years and older, offering a purse of $115,000. This year’s race will be contested over 5 furlongs on turf, making it a thrilling sprint event. The race features a competitive field of seven promising horses, each vying for victory in this exciting stakes race.
Horses and Pedigrees
R Harper Rose
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
Pedigree: Sired by Khozan, out of the mare True Bliss by Equineline Reports.
Overview: R Harper Rose has shown consistent form in her previous races, with a strong pedigree that suggests she has the potential to excel in this race.
Bandonarun
Trainer: Christophe Clement
Pedigree: Sired by Uncle Lino, out of the mare Sweet City Band by Equineline Reports.
Overview: Bandonarun has demonstrated impressive speed and stamina, making her a strong contender in this field.
Weekend Rags
Trainer: Jorge R. Abreu
Pedigree: Sired by Street Boss, out of the mare Weekend by Equineline Reports.
Overview: Weekend Rags has a solid racing record and comes from a lineage known for producing top-class racehorses.
Dancing Duchess
Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Pedigree: Sired by Munnings, out of the mare Duchess Dancer by Equineline Reports.
Overview: Dancing Duchess has shown promise in her recent starts and has the pedigree to perform well in this race.
Epona’s Hope
Trainer: Edward Plesa, Jr.
Pedigree: Sired by Adios Charlie, out of the mare Alotofappeal by Equineline Reports.
Overview: Epona’s Hope has been consistent in her performances and has the potential to surprise in this race.
Just a Care (IRE)
Trainer: Brian A. Lynch
Pedigree: Sired by Australia (GB), out of the mare Greater Good (AUS) by Equineline Reports.
Overview: Just a Care has shown flashes of brilliance in her previous races and has a strong pedigree.
Tiger Belle (IRE)
Trainer: Bobby S. Dibona
Pedigree: Sired by Cotai Glory (GB), out of the mare Dark Acclamation (IRE) by Equineline Reports.
Overview: Tiger Belle has shown potential in her recent starts and has the pedigree to perform well in this race.
Jockeys
R Harper Rose: Edgard J. Zayas
Bandonarun: Emisael Jaramillo
Weekend Rags: Luca Panici
Dancing Duchess: John R. Velazquez
Epona’s Hope: Joel Rosario
Just a Care (IRE): Junior Alvarado
Tiger Belle (IRE): Luis Saez
Trainers
Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.: Known for his success with top-class horses, Joseph has a strong record in stakes races.
Christophe Clement: A highly respected trainer with numerous Grade 1 victories, Clement is known for his success with turf horses.
Jorge R. Abreu: A seasoned trainer with a solid record, Abreu has shown his ability to develop young talent.
Mark E. Casse: A veteran trainer with a wealth of experience, Casse has a strong record in stakes races.
Edward Plesa, Jr.: A highly respected trainer with numerous Grade 1 victories, Plesa is known for his success with young talent.
Brian A. Lynch: A seasoned trainer with a solid record, Lynch has shown his ability to develop young talent.
Bobby S. Dibona: A veteran trainer with a wealth of experience, Dibona has a strong record in stakes races.
