Stunner Heads Competitive G3 Miss Preakness Field at Pimlico

The G3 Miss Preakness Stakes, a six-furlong sprint for three-year-old fillies, takes center stage as Race 10 at Pimlico on Friday with a post time of 4:07 PM ET. The $150,000 event has drawn a competitive field of promising fillies, each seeking a breakthrough performance on the dirt.

The morning line favorite for this year’s edition is Stunner (4/1), a consistently sharp performer trained by Brad Cox. She has hit the board in all six of her career starts, including a gritty runner-up effort in the G2 Beaumont at Keeneland in her last outing. She will be looking to break through for her first graded stakes victory under the guidance of jockey Flavien Prat.

Another strong contender is Echo Sound (5/1), a filly who has never finished off the board in four career starts, including three wins. She has shown a penchant for sprinting, including a strong second in the Fern Creek Stakes at Churchill Downs.

However, this will be her first race since November 30, 2024, and while she has been working steadily for her return, her ability to fire fresh off a long layoff remains a critical question.

Family (6/1), a sharp filly trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., also figures prominently in the mix, coming off a game runner-up effort in the Serena Song at Turfway Park.

The Field

1. Hollygrove (20/1) – A capable filly coming off a solid third in the Serena Song at Turfway Park, where she rallied well but couldn’t match the top two. She is lightly raced and may still be finding her best stride, though this is a class test.
2. Volleyballprincess (20/1) – A pace-pressing type who ran a strong third in the Beaumont at Keeneland, a race where she chased a sharp pace and tired late. She will need to show more staying power to be a real threat here.
3. High Paf (12/1) – Lightly raced with just two career starts, both wins. She has displayed a strong closing kick, taking an allowance at Laurel Park last out. She will need to step up her game against tougher competition here.
4. G W’s Girl (12/1) – Has the tactical speed to be a factor early, but was well beaten in the Beaumont after contesting a fast pace. She has strong early speed figures, but the class test remains a question.
5. Family (6/1) – Has a blend of speed and stamina, showing resilience in her last outing when narrowly defeated in the Serena Song. She adds Irad Ortiz Jr. for this race, which could make a significant difference.
6. Stunner (4/1) – The morning line favorite with proven graded stakes form. She has yet to finish worse than second in her career, making her a top contender if she handles the cut back to six furlongs.
7. Delray (15/1) – Comes in with back-to-back wins at Aqueduct, showing versatility and grit. This will be her toughest test yet, but her recent form makes her an intriguing option at a price.
8. Echo Sound (5/1) – A speedy filly with three wins from four starts, including stakes success. She should be involved early and has the experience to handle the class jump. Coming from a layoff, which introduces some uncertainty regarding her form off the bench.
9. Long Neck Paula (6/1) – was scratched.
10. Mila Rose (10/1) – Undefeated in two starts, including a sharp win at Keeneland last out. She’s a wildcard with upside, though this is a significant class jump.
11. You’ll Be Back (15/1) – Still searching for her first win against winners and steps up in class here. She has shown promise but will need to take a significant step forward to contend.
12. Vodka With a Twist (7/2) – was scratched.
13. Not Too Late (30/1) – Has struggled against stakes company and would need to find a significant form reversal to have a chance here.

Win, Place, Show, Wildcard, and Longshot

Win: Stunner (4/1) – Consistent, high-class filly with proven form and a top jockey.

Place: Echo Sound (5/1) – Should get a favorable trip and has been training sharply, though the layoff is a concern.

Show: Family (6/1) – Gritty runner with tactical speed, making her a strong trifecta option.

Wildcard: Mila Rose (10/1) – Lightly raced and undefeated, could surprise at a price.

Longshot: Delray (15/1) – Coming in with strong form and offers significant upside if she can handle the class hike.

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