Horse Race Preview: Jack Bishop Stakes at Prairie Meadows

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Race Details

Event: Jack Bishop Stakes (Overnight Stakes)

Date: Friday, June 6, 2025

Time: 8:15 PM CT

Venue: Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA

Distance: 1 1/16 miles (Dirt)

Purse: $50,000

Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel Racing

Recent Performance:

Broken Hearts Bay won her last race at Prairie Meadows by three lengths, showcasing strong early speed.

Insensitive finished second in the Iowa Distaff, displaying late acceleration.

Bow Draw placed third in the Spinster Stakes (G1), proving her stamina.

Top Horses, Jockeys & Trainers

HorseJockeyTrainerPedigree
Broken Hearts BayTyler W. BaconJon G. ArnettSired by Super Saver, out of Love Cove
InsensitiveAlex BirzerDoug L. AndersonSired by Karun (VEN), out of Hy Belle Champ
Bow DrawLeslie MawingBill J. Geditz, Jr.Sired by Oxbow, out of Wicked Draw
Our DavinaAlfredo Triana, Jr.Scott E. YoungSired by Midshipman, out of Cherryblossommiss
Miss PeachGlenn W. CorbettKelly R. Von HemelSired by Dominus, out of Carolina Peach
Marshside MamaWalter De La CruzDoug L. AndersonSired by Karun (VEN), out of Hy Mary Lady.

Race Analysis & Prediction

The Jack Bishop Stakes is a competitive route race for fillies and mares aged three and up, featuring a strong field of graded stakes performers and local contenders. This year’s lineup includes several proven distance specialists, setting up an exciting battle.

Broken Hearts Bay enters as the morning-line favorite, having dominated her last race at Prairie Meadows. Her Super Saver pedigree suggests elite stamina, and with Tyler W. Bacon aboard, she’s a strong contender.

Insensitive, trained by Doug L. Anderson, has shown explosive late speed and could capitalize if the pace is fast.

Bow Draw is the wild card, having shown strong closing ability in her last race. If the frontrunners tire, she could surge late.

Best Bets & Predictions

Win Bet: Broken Hearts Bay (5-2) – Strong pedigree and top jockey.

Exacta Box: Broken Hearts Bay / Insensitive – Speed duel potential.

Longshot Play: Bow Draw (4-1) – Late-running threat.