Venue and Race Details
Will Rogers Downs is located at 20900 S 4200 Rd, Claremore, Oklahoma 74019, USA. This track is a one-mile dirt oval with a chute for sprint races, known for its Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse meetings. The Highland Ice Stakes is a $50,000 guaranteed stakes race for three-year-olds and upward (with supplements for Oklahoma-breds), contested over 6 furlongs on dirt. It features a field of seven horses, with weights ranging from 120 to 126 lbs based on allowances for non-winners of certain purses in 2025-26.
Post time is scheduled for 4:44 PM Central Time (CT).
Expected Weather and Track Conditions
The forecast for February 2, 2026, in Claremore, OK, calls for mostly sunny conditions with a high of around 50°F (10°C) and a low of 30°F (-1°C). Winds will be from the southeast at 8-9 mph, with humidity around 51% and no significant precipitation expected (0% chance of rain based on available forecasts). These conditions should favor a fast dirt track, as there are no indications of recent or upcoming moisture that could soften the surface. Will Rogers Downs’ dirt track typically drains well, and assuming no overnight changes, expect firm, fast going that benefits speed horses.
Field Analysis
Below is a detailed breakdown of each entrant, including post position, horse details, jockey, trainer, recent finishes (based on available profiles and results), and analysis.
| Post | Horse (Age, Sex, Color, Pedigree) | Jockey (Recent Win % at Track) | Trainer (Recent Win % at Track) | ML Odds | Recent Finishes | Analysis |
| 1 | Rexford (6, G, Bay; Tapiture – Peisinoe by Yes It’s True) | David Cabrera (18% wins at WRD in 2025) | Jose Padilla (15% wins at WRD) | 5/1 | 1st at Santa Anita (5/26/2025, Allowance), 3rd at Santa Anita (5/4/2025, Stakes), 2nd at Santa Anita (2/17/2025, Allowance) | Versatile sprinter with solid California form, including recent wins on fast dirt. Cabrera is sharp on front-runners, and Padilla has a good strike rate here. Rexford’s speed figures (around 95-100 Beyer) suggest he can press the pace from the rail, but he may need a clean break to avoid traffic. Suited to 6f, but faces tougher Iowa and OK-breds. Owner: Sean Michael Perry; Breeder: English Range Farm. |
| 2 | Wildatlanticstorm (6, H, Bay; Stormy Atlantic – Imsortaspecial by Big Brown) | Elvin Gonzalez (22% wins at WRD) | H. Ray Ashford Jr. (20% wins at WRD) | 2/1 | 1st at Oaklawn Park (1/15/2026, Allowance), 2nd at Oaklawn (12/2025, Stakes prep), 1st at Remington Park (11/2025, Allowance) | The class of the field and morning-line favorite. This Iowa-bred star has 10 wins from 20 starts lifetime, with recent strong performances at Oaklawn, including forwardly placed runs in stakes company. Gonzalez knows the horse well and excels in sprints; Ashford is a top local trainer. Expect him to stalk from post 2 and kick on late—his closing speed on fast tracks makes him tough. High Beyers (100+) in recent outings. Owner: James Jorgensen; Breeder: James Lee Jorgensen. |
| 3 | Coalcowboy (4, G, Dark Bay/Br; Coal Front – Mostly Distorted by Jimmy Creed) | Alberto Pusac (12% wins at WRD) | Mark Abney (10% wins at WRD) | 12/1 | 1st at Remington Park (12/18/2025, Allowance), 3rd at Remington (11/2025, Claiming), 2nd at Lone Star (10/2025, Maiden Special) | Lightly raced but improving Texas-bred gelding with a recent upset win at Remington on fast dirt. Pusac is reliable, but Abney’s stable is more consistent in lower-grade races. Coalcowboy shows early speed but may fade against this pace pressure; best as a longshot for exotics if he gets loose on the lead. Pedigree suggests sprint affinity, but class rise is steep. Owner/Breeder: Sherry Abney (via Douglas Scharbauer). |
| 4 | Spankster (7, H, Bay; Mastery – Spank by Blame) | Richard Huckaby (14% wins at WRD) | S.J. Cunningham (16% wins at WRD) | 6/1 | 1st at Oaklawn Park (3/9/2025, Starter Allowance), 2nd at Churchill Downs (5/24/2025, Allowance), 3rd at Oaklawn (1/28/2025, Stakes) | Veteran with a win machine reputation (multiple stakes placings). Recent form includes a trainer’s first win as head at Oaklawn. Huckaby suits closers, and Cunningham-Westemeir team is sharp locally. Spankster’s Beyers (95-105) hold up in sprints; he could rally if the pace melts down. Solid each-way chance on fast ground. Owner: S. Jade Cunningham and Terry Westemeir; Breeder: Wedgewood Farm. |
| 5 | Stage Left (10, G, Dark Bay/Br; Congrats – Diva Delite by Repent) | Floyd Wethey Jr. (19% wins at WRD) | Scott E. Young (17% wins at WRD) | 5/1 | 1st at Saratoga (7/24/2022, Allowance—older but active; recent: 2nd at Aqueduct (2/3/2025, Stakes), 1st at Oaklawn (12/2025, Claiming)) | Durable 10-year-old with 15 career wins, including graded stakes placings. Wethey Jr. is a track specialist, and Young has him in good nick. Recent form shows consistency in allowances; his experience could shine in a tactical race. Prefers fast tracks and 6f—watch for a mid-pack trip turning for home. Owner: A.M.P. Racing, LLC; Breeder: Woodford Thoroughbreds. |
| 6 | Missin Hollywood (6, G, Chestnut; Blueskiesnrainbows – Redverse by Menifee) | Benny Quinonez (15% wins at WRD) | Tristan Ashford (13% wins at WRD) | 8/1 | 1st at Remington Park (8/15/2025, Allowance), 3rd at Will Rogers (5/2025, Stakes), 2nd at Remington (4/2025, Claiming) | OK-bred gelding with local ties and recent wins at Remington. Quinonez can rate him well, and Ashford preps runners sharply. Missin Hollywood has speed but inconsistent finishes; could factor if he avoids a duel. Solid for trifectas on home turf. Owner/Breeder: Bad Boy Racing, LLC. |
| 7 | Mi Saturday (4, G, Bay; Mitole – Saturday Suprise by Any Given Saturday) | Walter De La Cruz (16% wins at WRD) | Joe S. Offolter (14% wins at WRD) | 3/1 | 1st at Remington Park (11/2025, Allowance), 2nd at Oaklawn (1/2026, Prep), 1st at Will Rogers (10/2025, Maiden) | Up-and-coming OK-bred with top billing alongside the favorite. Recent allowance wins show promise; De La Cruz is aggressive, and Offolter excels with young sprinters. Mi Saturday’s pedigree screams dirt speed—expect him to challenge early and hold strong. A live threat at value. Owner/Breeder: Bryan Hawk. |
