Muhimma, a remarkable 2-year-old gray filly, has been making waves in the racing arena. With her one-length victory in the $250,000 Demoiselle Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday, she has clearly shown her potential as a rising star. From the rail, she broke with determination and took the lead after just a few strides under the skilled hand of Florent Geroux. Throughout the race, she seemed in complete control, even as Ballerina d’Oro made a late charge and finished second.

On the Road to the Kentucky Oaks

The Demoiselle Stakes is a crucial qualifier for the Kentucky Oaks (G1), and Muhimma has earned 10 points with her win. Ballerina d’Oro secured 5 points, while Liam in the Dust, Five a Side, and Carmen’s Candy Jar picked up 3-2-1 points respectively. Muhimma, the 2-5 favorite among the 10-horse field, returned a lucrative $2.80 on a $2 win bet and covered the 1 1/8 miles in an impressive 1:49.84, more than half a second faster than Poster, who won the $250,000 Remsen Stakes (G2) earlier. Owned by Shadwell Stable, Muhimma now stands at 3-0 and is part of a remarkable Cox entourage of 2-year-old fillies that includes Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner Immersive (4-0) and Good Cheer (4-0).

Jockey's Perspective

According to Cox, "From the one hole, I thought, break and get forward position. On paper, the early speed rating had her as one of the faster horses in the race, so we wanted to try to take control. Florent did a great job of that." Geroux, who has been aboard the filly in her first two wins by a combined 13 lengths, added, "She started to cruise through very reasonable fractions. From there, I gave her a few reminders down the lane to keep her busy to the wire. She was kind of looking around at the end. If anything, I think she lost a little bit of focus. It was her first time running here from a long ship from Kentucky."

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