Millionaire Florida-bred Mystic Lake, described as “fast, determined, tough” by her assistant trainer Nastia Zemtsova, is set to compete in the $125,000 Minaret Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. The five-year-old multiple Grade 2 winner has earned over $1.46 million with 11 wins in 21 starts and is the favorite with morning line odds of 1 to 1. Mystic Lake recently finished third behind Ms. Bucchero, another strong Florida-bred contender with 10 wins and $459,025 in earnings, who is also entered in the race at 2 to 1 odds.

Other notable entrants include Long Gone Sally, a four-time claiming winner trained by Lynn Rarick and sired by Florida stallion Adios Charlie, and Admiral Hopper, an eight-year-old mare by the late Field Commission, known for consistent performances and multiple stakes placings. The race features a competitive field of Florida-bred fillies and mares, highlighting the depth and quality of the state’s breeding and racing programs.