Earthshine produced a well-timed rally to capture the Get Serious Stakes at Monmouth Park on June 21, 2026. Racing for Black N Gold Stable and ridden by Marin S, the six-year-old horse tracked the leaders through the opening stages before accelerating late to secure the victory in the $100.000 turf sprint. The win marked his second stakes score of 2026 and pushed his career bankroll to $465.170.

Race Recap

The Get Serious Stakes brought together a competitive field of older turf sprinters for five furlongs over a firm course. The field broke sharply and immediately established a lively pace through an opening quarter of :22.

Teen Angel Party was first away and showed the lead at the opening call by a half-length. Lost On The Moon sat closest in second while The Mad King tracked from third. Virtual Cowboy settled in fourth, Earthshine was positioned fifth, and Fee Love trailed the field in sixth.

As the race approached the second call in :44.4, Lost On The Moon edged to the front by a nose after pressing the pace from the outset. Teen Angel Party remained right alongside in second, while The Mad King continued to stalk in third. Earthshine had begun to improve his position and moved into fourth. Virtual Cowboy remained fifth and Fee Love was still sixth.

The complexion of the race changed in the final furlong. Earthshine continued his advance after moving closer at the second call and finished strongest of all to take over in the stretch. The Mad King also closed steadily and finished second. Lost On The Moon fought on gamely after taking command at the half-mile marker and held third. Teen Angel Party, who had established the early lead and was sent off as the post-time favorite, remained involved throughout before finishing fourth. Fee Love was unable to make a significant late impact and finished fifth, while Virtual Cowboy completed the order of finish in sixth.

Each Runner Mentioned

Earthshine improved from fifth early to fourth at the second call before producing the winning late run.

The Mad King maintained a forward stalking position throughout and finished strongly to claim second.

Lost On The Moon pressed the pace from the start, took the lead at the second call, and held on for third.

Teen Angel Party, the post-time favorite, set the early pace and remained a factor through the second call before finishing fourth.

Fee Love raced near the back of the field through the opening stages and finished fifth.

Virtual Cowboy was positioned midpack early before finishing sixth.

About the Winner

Earthshine is a six-year-old son of Peppermint Moon out of Guts Love Glory. He was bred in California by Black N Gold Stable and remains campaigned by his breeder-owner. With this victory, his career earnings climbed to $465.170 from 31 lifetime starts.

Track: Firm
Time: :22  :44⁴  :56

$2 Mutuel Prices:

$1 Exacta: 4 – 2 Paid 61.80
$1 Trifecta: 4 – 2 – 3 Paid 172.00

Scratched: None

Categories: STAKES ARTICLES, Ungraded