A six-and-a-half furlong sprint on dirt for Oklahoma-bred 3-year-olds and up, the $45,000 Route 66 Stakes at Fair Meadows is a showcase of regional speed, veteran class, and pedigree depth. With nine contenders, this stakes event offers a compelling mix of proven winners and rising threats.
Horse-by-Horse Breakdown
| PP | Horse | Age/Sex | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Notes |
| 1 | Send the Boss | 5/G | Obed Sanchez | Juan Padilla | Street Boss – Send the Limo (Tiz Wonderful) | Tactical speed; consistent at sprint distances; bred by Rusty Roberts |
| 2 | Soul Sacrifice | 5/G | Isaiah Wiseman | Mike Abney | Home of the Brave – Dulces Suenos (Super Saver) | Blinkers off; versatile runner with late kick |
| 3 | Red Mountain | 4/G | David Cabrera | Tristan Ashford | Sky Mesa – Deputy’s Whirl (Deputy Slew) | Lightly raced; improving form; bred by Steve Martin |
| 4 | Tommyhawk | 8/G | Travis Cunningham | Randy E. Swango | Kick On – Saron’s Time (Timebank) | Veteran with local stakes experience; bred by trainer |
| 5 | Mortify | 4/C | Santos Rivera | Jaime Castellanos | Flat Out – Dame Fortune (Into Mischief) | Strong pedigree; lightly raced colt with upside |
| 6 | You’reobadboy | 7/G | Emanuel Castillo Zabala | Spencer Don Leddy | Affirmatif – Valentine’s Humor (Distorted Humor) | Longshot; needs pace collapse; bred by Hobby Horse Farm |
| 7 | Sword of Gold | 6/H | Cordarelton J. Benn | Jesus Munoz Escobedo | Song of the Sword – Lady Be Gold (Country Be Gold) | Mid-pack runner; bred by Deborah Lee |
| 8 | Mister Wayside | 7/G | Roman Cruz | Mike Abney | Twice as Bad – Rapid Roni (Seeking Greatness) | Defending champ; top speed figures; bred by Fred Kaminska |
| 9 | I’m Enticing | 3/G | Belen Quinonez | Mark W. Buehrer | Enticed – Dazzle Her (Street Sense) | Youngest in field; intriguing pedigree; bred by Walter Jones |
Pedigree Highlights
Mortify: Flat Out x Into Mischief — elite dirt sprint lineage with stamina and class.
Send the Boss: Street Boss x Tiz Wonderful — speed-oriented pedigree ideal for 6.5 furlongs.
I’m Enticing: Enticed x Street Sense — promising juvenile bloodlines with late development potential.
Trainer & Jockey Insights
Mike Abney (trainer of Soul Sacrifice & Mister Wayside): Strong local record; known for placing horses in optimal spots.
Juan Padilla (Send the Boss): High win percentage with sprinters; pairing with Sanchez is notable.
David Cabrera (Red Mountain): One of the most consistent jockeys in Oklahoma stakes; excels with tactical runners.
Top Pick: Mister Wayside – defending champion with proven class and speed.
Value Play: Red Mountain – improving form and strong jockey-trainer combo.
Longshot Watch: Mortify – pedigree suggests breakout potential.
