Uspinmerightround lived up to her status as the post-time favorite on July 11, 2026, producing a well-timed rally to capture the Valor Stakes at Lone Star Park. Racing for Xcel Racing under Vazquez R A, the four-year-old filly tracked the early pace before taking command in the stretch and drawing away to win the six-furlong Texas-bred stakes in 1:09.53, earning the winner’s share of the $75.000 purse.

Race Recap

The Valor Stakes attracted a compact field of five Texas-bred fillies and mares, and the race unfolded exactly as a tactical sprint often does. Kinfolk established the pace immediately while the favorite, Uspinmerightround, settled comfortably just behind the leading trio. As the field approached the stretch, Uspinmerightround steadily advanced, wore down the leaders, and proved strongest through the final furlong.

Princess Meghan also finished with determination after racing near the rear early, while Kinfolk showed plenty of resolve after setting the pace throughout much of the race. Solar Quita remained within striking distance before flattening late, and Women To Blame tracked the early tempo before yielding in the closing stages.

Flow & Calls

Break – Opening Quarter (:22.4)

Kinfolk broke sharply and immediately took command, opening a three-quarter-length advantage over Women To Blame. Solar Quita settled into third just behind the leading pair. Uspinmerightround was content to race fourth, only two lengths from the front, while Princess Meghan settled at the back of the compact field.

Half-Mile (:46.0)

Kinfolk continued to dictate the pace with Women To Blame still applying pressure. Uspinmerightround began to edge closer, improving from fourth into third while cutting into the leader’s advantage. Princess Meghan also started to advance from last, while Solar Quita dropped to the rear as the field tightened entering the turn.

Stretch Call (:57.4)

Kinfolk still held a narrow lead, but Uspinmerightround had moved into second and was poised to challenge. Princess Meghan continued her sustained rally into third. Women To Blame began to lose momentum after chasing the pace, while Solar Quita attempted to re-rally from fifth.

Finish (1:09.53)

Uspinmerightround completed her rally inside the final furlong, taking over from Kinfolk and pulling away to score by one length. Princess Meghan continued closing to finish second. Kinfolk fought on gamely to save third by a nose over Solar Quita, while Women To Blame completed the order of finish.

Each Runner Mentioned

Uspinmerightround (post-time favorite): Tracked the pace from fourth early, steadily improved around the turn, and proved best in the stretch to record her third victory of the season.

Princess Meghan: Improved throughout the race after trailing early and finished with a strong late run to secure second. Her effort was an encouraging improvement against a solid stakes field.

Kinfolk: Set every early fraction and remained the one to catch until the final furlong, battling on well to hold third by a nose.

Solar Quita: Stayed close to the leaders through the opening stages before losing position entering the stretch and finishing fourth.

Women To Blame: Pressed the pace from second through the opening half-mile before weakening late to finish fifth.

Uspinmerightround is a four-year-old filly by No Doubt Bronze out of Shark Felicia(1). Bred in Texas by *Martyparty (Tex)**, she is owned and trained by Xcel Racing. The victory improved her career record to 8 wins from 17 starts, while boosting her lifetime earnings to $185.240.

Track: Fast
Time: :22⁴  :46  :57⁴  1:09²

$2 Mutuel Prices:

$1 Exacta: 1 – 5 Paid 13.20
$1 Trifecta: 1 – 5 – 4 Paid 9.40

Scratched: None

Categories: STAKES ARTICLES, Ungraded