September 19, 2025
The spotlight will be on Why When a field of eight West Virginia-Foked 2-year-old mares comes on one on Friday evening $ 75,000 John McKee Memorial Stakes At Charles Town Races. Run on 4 ½ Furlongs, the dashboard honors the memory of the old West Virginia rider John McKee.
Trained by Brittany Russell, Qon Eiley (4-5) In her career debut, the heads played at Colonial Downs last month, and pressed the pace before he with almost 10 lengths to an emphatic victory in a girl’s event of $ 70,000. She earned a lofty 91 BrisNet speed figure, the fastest last song in the field, and now returns to municipal rivals with leading Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica on board.
Her main challengers are a trio from the barn of Anthony Farrior. The debt honey (5-1) Graduated when he was asked in Charles Town in July and has tried the most deeper waters in the Blue to delaware. She should appreciate the cuts on 4 ½ Furlongs. Staplaat Mitoleis dynamite (12-1)A daughter of Mitole, leaves a maiden that claims score in Timonium and brings speed to the table.
Another to look is Edy’s Flame (9-2)He scored a debut in Charles Town in June, circling around the field with a broad rally. Since then she has not been seen anymore, but has trained smartly for her return. Truth and Justice (6-1)Representative of John McKee’s widow Cynthia McKee, comes here in August from a sharp first victory. The gray daughter of Fiber probe must be part of the early pace image.
Spotlight Girl (10-1) Has been busy and already made six starts, including a first victory at Colonial on Turf earlier this month. She has experience back in Charles Town, but will have to step against this group.
The Longshots Malibu Candy (50-1) And Rita the redhead (50-1)Both Winless in one start, need a major improvement to fight.
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