Mayas Queen Neetee: A Stakes-Winning Sprint Sensation
Mayas Queen Neetee (foaled February 4, 2012) is a standout chestnut mare by the elite sire Speightstown, out of the Grade 2-winning Langfuhr mare, The Niagara Queen. Combining world-class speed with a powerful pedigree, she became a dominant force in the Ohio racing circuit and a consistent performer at tracks across the country.
Racing Highlights
Over her five-year racing career, Mayas Queen Neetee was a model of excellence and durability. She retired with an impressive record of 8 wins, 2 seconds, and 3 thirds from 21 career starts, amassing total earnings of $305,523.
Her breakout year came in 2017, when she secured six victories and peaked with a career-best Equibase Speed Figure of 94. She was particularly dominant at Belterra Park and Thistledown, where her tactical speed and tenacity made her a perennial threat in stakes company.
Notable victories and performances include:
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Stakes Winner: Her crowning achievement was a victory in the Best of Ohio Distaff Stakes (Black Type), a prestigious race showcasing the top talent in Ohio-bred racing.
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Versatile Stakes Performer: She also captured the Vivacious Handicap and placed in several other high-level races, including the Michael G. Mackey Memorial Angenora Stakes and the J. William Petro Memorial Handicap.
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Top-Tier Rankings: In 2017, her six-win season earned her a ranking of 52nd in North America for total wins by a Thoroughbred.
Pedigree Power
By Speightstown, a champion sprinter and one of the world’s most influential sires, Mayas Queen Neetee inherited a lethal combination of raw speed and class. Her dam, The Niagara Queen, was a Grade 2 winner herself, ensuring that Mayas Queen Neetee was born with the "blue-blooded" potential to succeed at the highest levels of the sport.
Summary
Mayas Queen Neetee was the definition of a "hard-knocking" stakes horse. Whether she was leading from the gate or stalking the pace, she displayed the heart and talent that racing fans admire. Her legacy as a Best of Ohio champion cements her place as one of the top regional stars of her era.
