Eclatant Tops Five Fastest Fillies of the Week

Thoroughbred racing analyst Randy Moss highlights the top female sprinters from Feb. 9-15.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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This week's rankings of the five fastest fillies in Thoroughbred racing are topped by Eclatant, who earned a career-best 104 Beyer Speed Figure in an allowance race at Gulfstream Park. Other notable fillies include Passage East, who won the Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park, and Majestic Oops, who dominated the American Beauty Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

Why it matters

The performances of these top fillies provide insights into the current state of female sprinters in Thoroughbred racing. Eclatant's breakthrough effort suggests she may be poised for a breakout season, while Passage East and Majestic Oops have proven themselves as consistent stakes-level competitors. These fillies will be ones to watch as the racing season progresses.

The details

Eclatant, a 4-year-old filly trained by Brad Cox, earned the top Beyer Speed Figure of 104 in an allowance race at Gulfstream Park. This marked a 23-point figure improvement for the Into Mischief filly, who had previously won the Grade 3 Forward Gal Stakes. Passage East, a 4-year-old trained by Hugh McMahon, scored a narrow victory in the Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park, earning a 92 Beyer. Majestic Oops, a 6-year-old mare trained by Dan Ward, dominated the American Beauty Stakes at Oaklawn Park, also earning a 92 Beyer.

  • Eclatant's allowance win came on February 15, 2026 at Gulfstream Park.
  • Passage East won the Barbara Fritchie Stakes on February 14, 2026 at Laurel Park.
  • Majestic Oops won the American Beauty Stakes on February 13, 2026 at Oaklawn Park.

The players

Eclatant

A 4-year-old filly by Into Mischief trained by Brad Cox. She earned a career-best 104 Beyer Speed Figure in an allowance race at Gulfstream Park, suggesting she may be poised for a breakout season.

Passage East

A 4-year-old filly trained by Hugh McMahon who won the Barbara Fritchie Stakes at Laurel Park, earning a 92 Beyer.

Majestic Oops

A 6-year-old mare trained by Dan Ward who dominated the American Beauty Stakes at Oaklawn Park, also earning a 92 Beyer.

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What they’re saying

“Eclatant has been a curious case. Sure, she became a Grade III winner in the Forward Gal a year ago, but even so, her afternoons never lived up to her mornings–until now.”

— Randy Moss, Racing Analyst (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

“Trainer Hugh McMahon has won 1,227 races, but few could have given him more excitement than Passage East's gritty nostril victory after a spirited battle against odds-on favorite Takethemoneyhoney.”

— Randy Moss, Racing Analyst (thoroughbreddailynews.com)

What’s next

Eclatant, Passage East, and Majestic Oops will likely be pointed towards higher-profile stakes races in the coming months as they look to build on their recent strong performances.

The takeaway

This week's rankings showcase the depth and talent among the top female sprinters in Thoroughbred racing, with Eclatant's breakthrough effort standing out as a potential sign of things to come for the promising 4-year-old filly.