2025 Grand Prairie Turf Sprint Stakes – Race Preview & Analysis
Date: June 28, 2025
Track: Lone Star Park
Race: Race 7
Distance: 5 Furlongs (Turf)
Purse: $125,000
Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Post Time: 4:23 PM CT
Contenders Breakdown
1. Eye Witness
Pedigree: City of Light – Gracilia
Trainer: Shawn H. Davis
Jockey: Stewart Elliott
Form: 264-602
Analysis: Graded stakes-placed 5YO with tactical speed. City of Light adds brilliance, and Elliott is a savvy turf rider. Needs a clean break from the rail to contend.
2. High Front
Pedigree: Summer Front – Tide Is High
Trainer: Steven M. Asmussen
Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Form: 553-060
Analysis: 6YO gelding with back class but inconsistent recent form. Summer Front is a proven turf sire. Could improve with a stalking trip.
3. Jackman’s Ride
Pedigree: Maclean’s Music – Heart Tee
Trainer: J.R. Caldwell
Jockey: Rene Diaz
Form: 4-22113
Analysis: 8YO gelding in sharp form with three wins from last five. Maclean’s Music adds speed. Finished a game third behind Usually Wrong last out—must respect.
4. Usually Wrong
Pedigree: Lookin At Lucky – D R C’s Pretty Sky
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Jockey: Ramon A. Vazquez
Form: 118-111
Analysis: Red-hot 4YO colt riding a four-race win streak. Lone Star turf specialist with a 99 rating. Lookin At Lucky adds stamina. The one to beat.
5. Hap Hot
Pedigree: Barbados – Fanfest (GB)
Trainer: Abel Rodriguez
Jockey: C.J. McMahon
Form: 111224
Analysis: Consistent 6YO gelding with a 110 rating. Finished fourth behind Usually Wrong last out. Could turn the tables with a better trip.
6. The Devil’s Bet
Pedigree: Gentlemen’s Bet – Devil in the Night
Trainer: Jaylan Renay Clary
Jockey: Isaiah Wiseman
Form: 218182
Analysis: Speedy 4YO gelding who just missed in his last start. Gentlemen’s Bet adds sprint brilliance. Could wire the field if left alone early.
7. Mister Mmmmm
Pedigree: Speightster – Celebrated
Trainer: Joe Sharp
Jockey: David Cabrera
Form: 96258-6
Analysis: 7YO gelding with back class but hasn’t fired in recent starts. Speightster adds turf versatility. Needs a pace collapse to be effective.
8. Halmstad
Pedigree: Nyquist – Sugarcraft
Trainer: Karen E. Jacks
Jockey: Floyd Wethey Jr.
Form: 7-11212
Analysis: 5YO gelding in peak form with a 105 rating. Just missed in a 6F stakes last out. Nyquist adds class and versatility. Dangerous from the outside.
Top Picks:
Win Contender: Usually Wrong – undefeated at Lone Star, elite form
Main Rival: Halmstad – sharp recent efforts, strong closing kick
Value Play: Jackman’s Ride – consistent and underrated
Exacta Box: Usually Wrong, Halmstad, Jackman’s Ride
Trifecta Add-On: The Devil’s Bet – early speed threat
