The Busanda and Silverbulletday were the two Kentucky Oaks 2025 preps last weekend, and Running Away and Simply Joking went all the way in those points races. In this report, I will recap the Busanda and Silverbulletday, update the Oaks points standings, and share my latest top five Oaks contenders.
Likely 2-year-old filly champ Immersive was recently diagnosed with bone bruising and is off the Kentucky Oaks trail. She will likely be out of action until summer. She was my top ranked Oaks contender heading into this year so my updated list below features some changes including a new top ranked Oaks hopeful.
Kentucky Oaks 2025 Points Race Recaps
Busanda Stakes at Aqueduct (1-18-25): My top choice Running Away was the controlling pace on paper, and she broke on top and was quickly clear by 2 lengths. My Sherrona, a talented maiden for Raymond Handal, chased from second and confronted the front running favorite after six panels, but Running Away had plenty left in the tank and kicked away again to win by 2 1/2 lengths. My Sherrona settled for the place and Sharp Smile stalked the pace from the inside post and was a clear third. Ramify, Beautiful Blome, and Ruth also ran. Sahin Civaci rode the winner for Wesley Ward. Bernieandtherose, Bless the Broken, and Carmen’s Candy Jar scratched. Fractions: 23.83, 48.50, 1:13.54, 1:38.93, 1:52.23.
Read the rest of this report at The Runaway Horse
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