The second race on the nine-race card for Saturday, October 17, 2026, features a promising field of juvenile speedsters in a Maiden Special Weight contest. Designated as the Heroes’ Sprint, this event has attracted a select field of five two-year-old fillies set to hustle over five furlongs round.
With key equipment changes and early-career form lines coming into focus, The Quick Galloper breaks down the contenders set to face the starter:
1 – LEELA’S CHOICE
Pedigree: Bay Filly (March 11) by Sir Alton out of Antoinnette
Trainer: Jason DaCosta
Jockey: Calvin Bailey
Analysis: Through three career starts to date, Leela’s Choice has struggled to make any meaningful impression. She has shown little in her previous runs or morning work to suggest that a winning performance is on the horizon here.
2 – GLAMA GIRL
Pedigree: Bay Filly (April 8) by Bern Identity out of Indian Bluff
Trainer: Jason DaCosta
Jockey: Garvin Harris
Equipment Change: First-Time Lasix
Analysis: Glama Girl has displayed steady progression over her three career outings, finishing fifth, third, and most recently second. She holds a genuine outsider’s chance, and the introduction of first-time Lasix could provide the added requirement needed to get her into the winner's enclosure.
3 – LUNA ECLIPSE
Pedigree: Bay Filly (April 6) by Bern Identity out of Empress Cheyenne
Trainer: Robert Pearson
Jockey: Omar Walker
Equipment Change: First-Time Lasix
Analysis: Highly impressive on debut on September 12, Luna Eclipse finished just 1½ lengths behind the seasoned Sooryavanshi, who subsequently validated that form with a valiant second-place effort against the imported Birthday King. Having progressed nicely in her morning preparation and now equipped with first-time Lasix, Luna Eclipse stands out as the firmly established one to beat.
4 – CHOOSE JAMAICA
Pedigree: Chestnut Filly (April 13) by Aveenu Malcainu out of Raise Your Voice
Trainer: Saqlain Roman
Jockey: Dane Dawkins
Equipment Change: Tongue Tie & First-Time Lasix
Analysis: Making her career debut, Choose Jamaica hasn't set the track on fire in her morning gallops. Racing in a tongue tie and first-time Lasix, this newcomer presents a classic wait-and-see prospect until she shows what she can do under race conditions.
5 – AWHODAT
Pedigree: Bay Filly
Trainer: Jason DaCosta
Jockey: Shaheem Gordon
Analysis: Awhodat brings a consistent record of two third-place finishes from two career starts. However, she faces a steep task turning the tables on Luna Eclipse, who finished 6½ lengths clear of her when they clashed on September 12. She will need to show massive improvement to challenge for the top spot.
