American Pharoah Filly Wins De La Rose Stakes Split at Saratoga

The De La Rose Stakes at Saratoga, a $135,000 one-mile turf race for older fillies and mares, was split into two divisions due to strong interest, featuring top contenders from trainers like Saffie Joseph Jr., Miguel Clement, and Bill Mott. Deep Satin, an American Pharoah filly, secured a stakes victory in one division with a well-timed finish, marking her second career stakes win and continuing her strong performance record. Notable entrants include Movin' On Up, the favorite in the second division who has shown significant improvement in 2025, and In Our Time, returning from a layoff with hopes to rebound after a recent disappointing run. Other key runners include Heredia, Les Reys, Way to Be Marie, and Ozara, all expected to be competitive under top jockeys like Irad Ortiz Jr. and Manny Franco. The races were highlighted as a wide-open competition with several horses coming off recent graded stakes performances, making the De La Rose Stakes an exciting feature for Saratoga's opening day of the summer meet. Trainers expressed optimism about their horses' form and readiness, aiming for strong performances in these two divisions.