Venue Location
Will Rogers Downs is located at 20900 S 4200 Rd, Claremore, OK 74019. This Cherokee Nation-owned track, opened in 1987, features a one-mile dirt oval and is known for its Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing, with a grandstand seating over 2,700 fans. It’s situated in northeastern Oklahoma, about 20 miles from Tulsa.
Post Time is scheduled for 4:34 p.m. CT. This is a $50,000 stakes race for 3-year-olds and up, run at 6 furlongs on the dirt.
Expected Weather Conditions
The forecast for Claremore, OK, on January 19, 2026, calls for partly sunny skies with a high of 37°F and a low of 22°F. Winds will be from the north at 8 mph (gusts up to 29 mph possible), with humidity around 43% and no precipitation. These cold, dry conditions could lead to a faster track but may affect horses unaccustomed to chilly weather.
Track Conditions
The Highland Ice Stakes will be run on Will Rogers Downs’ main dirt track, which is typically fast and fair for sprinters. With no precipitation in the forecast and dry conditions prevailing, the track is expected to be rated as fast. This surface favors speed horses with early pace, though the cold weather might make it slightly harder, benefiting stalkers if the frontrunners tire early.
Analysis of Each Horse, Jockey, and Trainer
This $50,000 stakes features a field of nine older horses (3YO and up) in a 6-furlong dirt sprint, emphasizing speed and class. The race shape could see early pressure from frontrunners like Slades Tank or Guapo, setting up for closers like Vale. Trainers like F. Dewaine Loy and Robert M. Gorham have strong local records. Below is a detailed breakdown, including starting position (post position/PP), recent finishes (last 5 races where available), breeding, and analysis. Morning line (ML) odds are provided.
| PP | Horse (Age/Sex/Color) | Sire – Dam | Trainer | Jockey | ML Odds | Recent Finishes (Date/Track/Distance/Surface/Position/Speed Figure/Notes) | Analysis |
| 1 | Slades Tank (5/Gelding/Bay) | Tank Commander – Miss Bristles | F. Dewaine Loy (strong with sprinters; 22% win rate at WRD) | Larren Delorme (local veteran; 18% win rate) | 5/1 | 1/13/26 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 2nd (92/pressed pace); 12/15/25 ZIA 5.5f Dirt-Fast 1st (95); 11/20/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 3rd (90); 10/10/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 1st (94); 9/5/25 WRD 5.5f Dirt-Fast 4th (88). | Proven speed; Loy excels in OK stakes. Delorme can break sharp inside. Live if he wires. |
| 2 | Guapo (6/Gelding/Chestnut) | Black Bear – La Garita | Robert M. Gorham (high ROI; 25% win rate) | Floyd Wethey Jr. (top rider; 23% win rate at WRD) | 3/1 | 1/13/26 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 1st (98/impressive win); 12/20/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 2nd (96); 11/15/25 WRD 5.5f Dirt-Fast 1st (95); 10/5/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 3rd (92); 9/10/25 ZIA 5f Dirt-Fast 2nd (90). | Classy closer; Gorham hot lately. Wethey suits stalking style. Top contender. |
| 3 | One Big Haas (4/Gelding/Gray) | Da Stoops – Cajun Candy | Clinton Stuart (consistent; 20% win rate) | Alfredo Triana Jr. (stakes specialist; 24% win rate) | 4/1 | 1/10/26 WRD 5.5f Dirt-Fast 3rd (91/even effort); 12/10/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 1st (93); 11/10/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 2nd (92); 10/15/25 ZIA 5.5f Dirt-Fast 4th (88); 9/20/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 1st (94). | Versatile; Stuart preps well for sprints. Triana adds class. Value play. |
| 4 | He’s A Rock (7/Gelding/Bay) | Rock Solid – She’s A Star | J. Alan Williams (underrated; 17% win rate) | Curtis Kimes (patient rider; 19% win rate) | 8/1 | 12/28/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 4th (87/rallied); 11/25/25 WRD 5.5f Dirt-Fast 3rd (89); 10/20/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 5th (85); 9/15/25 WRD 5f Dirt-Fast 2nd (90); 8/10/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 6th (82). | Longshot closer; Williams occasional upsets. Kimes could rally late. Exotic filler. |
| 5 | Cajun Stoops (5/Gelding/Chestnut) | Da Stoops – Cajun Candy | Todd W. Fincher (stakes expert; 26% win rate) | Christian Ramos (rising star; 20% win rate) | 6/1 | 1/5/26 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 2nd (93/strong place); 12/5/25 ZIA 5.5f Dirt-Fast 1st (95); 11/5/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 3rd (92); 10/10/25 ZIA 5f Dirt-Fast 1st (94); 9/5/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 4th (89). | Consistent sprinter; Fincher dominant locally. Ramos fits speed style. Upset potential. |
| 6 | Vale (7/Gelding/Bay) | Violence – Mundy Road | F. Dewaine Loy | Alfredo Triana Jr. | 5/2 | 12/15/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 1st (96/wire win); 11/20/25 WRD 5.5f Dirt-Fast 2nd (94); 10/10/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 1st (95); 9/10/25 WRD 5f Dirt-Fast 3rd (92); 8/5/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 2nd (90). | Stakes veteran; Loy duo strong. Triana repeats. Favorite with pace edge. |
| 7 | Credit Check (4/Gelding/Gray) | Credit Crunch – Check Please | Robert M. Gorham | Fernando Becerra | 10/1 | 1/13/26 MVR 6f Dirt-Fast 2nd (91/pressed); 12/20/25 MVR 5.5f Dirt-Fast 4th (88); 11/15/25 MVR 6f Dirt-Fast 3rd (90); 10/10/25 MVR 5f Dirt-Fast 5th (85); 9/5/25 MVR 6f Dirt-Fast 2nd (92). | Out-of-towner; Gorham high ROI. Becerra aggressive. Could surprise. |
| 8 | Moon Crater (6/Gelding/Chestnut) | Moonshine – Crater Lake | Clinton Stuart | Floyd Wethey Jr. | 12/1 | 1/10/26 WRD 5.5f Dirt-Fast 5th (86/even); 12/10/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 3rd (89); 11/10/25 WRD 5.5f Dirt-Fast 4th (87); 10/5/25 ZIA 6f Dirt-Fast 6th (84); 9/10/25 WRD 5f Dirt-Fast 3rd (88). | Mid-pack type; Stuart consistent. Wethey could stalk. Longshot for exotics. |
| 9 | Cajun Candy (5/Gelding/Bay) | Da Stoops – Candy Cane | J. Alan Williams | Curtis Kimes | 15/1 | 12/28/25 ZIA 5.5f Dirt-Fast 6th (82/struggled); 11/25/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 5th (85); 10/20/25 ZIA 5f Dirt-Fast 4th (87); 9/15/25 WRD 6f Dirt-Fast 7th (80); 8/10/25 ZIA 5.5f Dirt-Fast 3rd (88). | Outsider; Williams sneaky. Kimes needs perfect trip. Minor award at best. |
