Lille, for Mo Mentum Farm, delivered a gritty front-running/re-rally performance at 7 furlongs, outdueling late flyers to win under Mike E. Smith in 1:21.76 on a fast track. Sent off around 6-1, she showed both speed and fight—taking heat early, yielding briefly, then coming again to prevail by a head at the wire.

Race Recap

The pace was honest throughout (:22.3, :46.0, 1:09.3), and Lille was a constant presence. She was prominent from the bell, briefly headed mid-race by Dupixent, then reclaimed command approaching the final furlong and refused to yield, lasting over the surging Lady Lara with Lady Sammyantha finishing a close third. Aghast held her position among the leaders to finish just behind the top trio. The field behind them was tightly packed through the lane, but the winner’s re-rally proved decisive.

Flow & Calls

• Opening quarter (:22.3): Lille showed the way with Dupixent pressing; Aghast and Heart Of Joy tracked in the first flight while others, including Lady Sammyantha, settled a few lengths back; deeper closers such as Lady Lara, Bla Bla Bla, Grandest Lady, Shericka, Untidy, and Smokin Cara were unhurried early.
• Half-mile (:46.0): Dupixent edged to the front with Lille right alongside; Aghast held a forward spot; Aliens and Heart Of Joy maintained stalking trips; Lady Sammyantha began to inch closer; the eventual runner-up Lady Lara commenced a sustained advance from off the pace.
• Six furlongs (1:09.3): Lille regained a narrow advantage with Dupixent still fighting; Aghast and Lady Sammyantha loomed behind the top pair; Lady Lara continued her steady rally into contention.
• Finish (1:21.76): Lille dug in to prevail; Lady Lara closed strongly to be second; Lady Sammyantha stayed on for third; Aghast held fourth; the rest finished in a compact, scrambling group behind them.

Individual Trip Notes

• Lille (1st): On or near the lead throughout, yielded briefly mid-race, reclaimed command by the six-furlong mark, and out finished the closers to score in 1:21.76.
• Lady Lara (2nd): Settled well back early, produced a steady, race-long rally, and surged late to just miss.
• Lady Sammyantha (3rd): Sat midpack early, advanced turning for home, and finished on strongly for a narrow third.
• Aghast (4th): Tracked the leaders from the outset, made a run at the top of the stretch, and stayed on evenly.
• Dupixent (5th): Pressed then took a narrow lead at the half; stayed in the fight to mid-stretch before yielding late.
• Heart Of Joy (6th): Forwardly placed through the opening calls and kept on without a final kick.
• Este Nocha (7th): Sat off the pace and passed some rivals late.
• Military Made (8th): Midfield trip and kept on one-paced through the lane.
• Bla Bla Bla (9th): Unhurried early, improved position in the stretch.
• Aliens (10th): Stalked in the second flight early and weakened late.
• Grandest Lady (11th): Well back early; mild late progression.
• Shericka (12th): Sat behind the main pack and could not quicken meaningfully late.
• Untidy (13th): Midfield early, flattened through the final furlong.
• Smokin Cara (14th): Trailed throughout.

About the Winner

Lille, a 4YO filly by Great State out of Blue Caviar(1), was bred by Smokey Stover (Cal)* and is owned by Mo Mentum Farm. Her lifetime mark now stands at 21-9-3-2, with earnings of $1,571.280.

$2 Mutuel Prices:

Track: Fast    Time: :22³  :46  1:09³  1:21³
$1 Exacta: 6 – 10 Paid 93.80      $1 Trifecta: 6 – 10 – 8 Paid 1,604.70

Scratched: Amazing Nation, In Progress, Nazca Lines, Thousand Hour

Categories: BC 2025, Grade I, STAKES ARTICLES, THE BREEDERS CUP