The Bill Hartack TB Futurity, named after the legendary Hall of Fame jockey, headlines Race 8 at Wyoming Downs on Saturday, July 26, 2025. This five-furlong dirt sprint for 2-year-olds offers a $63,500 purse, drawing a full field of promising juveniles. With early speed, pedigree power, and regional pride on display, this stakes race is a prime target for bettors and breeders alike.
Field Overview & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds | Pedigree |
| 1 | Skyexpress | Adrian B. Ramos | Joseph M. Dominguez | 9/1 | Bodexpress × Quandary (The Factor) |
| 2 | Tumbleweed | Nakia Teeter | Simon J. Buechler | 10/1 | Sporting Chance × Sidewinder Sally |
| 3 | Ez Cowboy | Jacob Cardenas | Terri Rust | 15/1 | Ez Effort × Ms Mumba (Rockport Harbor) |
| 4 | Subtle Hooligan | David Cardoso | O. A. Martinez Jr. | 15/1 | Unified × Subtle Quality (Quality Road) |
| 5 | Gala Gold | Daniel Aguilar | Jon Phil Zimmerman | 12/1 | Galawi (IRE) × Good Life Cider (Uncle Mo) |
| 6 | Calvalry | Keivan Serrano | Skip Moody | 20/1 | Stay Thirsty × Chokecherymary (Capsized) |
| 7 | Heckuva Gal | Jayden R. Ironeyes | Chris Reid Mitchell | 3/1 | Rumpus Cat × Sunny Oak (Giant Oak) |
| 8 | West Coast Class | Cash Ramey | Terri Rust | 25/1 | West Coast × Fortune Candy (Milwaukee Brew) |
| 9 | Chance of Snow | Jimmy Ray Coates | Simon J. Buechler | 8/5 | Sporting Chance × Sheza Snowball |
| 10 | Bobby Chancelot | Luis A. Valenzuela | Dru S. Hall | 9/2 | Shancelot × Dance Team (Dynaformer) |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Chance of Snow (8/5) – The Morning Line Favorite
Trainer: Simon J. Buechler
Jockey: Jimmy Ray Coates
Pedigree: Sporting Chance × Sheza Snowball
Form: Trial winner with sharp gate speed
Outlook: Fastest qualifier from July 12 trials. Tactical speed and pedigree suggest she’ll be tough to reel in.
Heckuva Gal (3/1) – The Main Challenger
Trainer: Chris Reid Mitchell
Jockey: Jayden R. Ironeyes
Pedigree: Rumpus Cat × Sunny Oak
Form: Strong trial effort; 3-length maiden win
Outlook: Filly with a powerful stride and local connections. Could upset if she breaks cleanly.
Bobby Chancelot (9/2) – The Wild Card
Trainer: Dru S. Hall
Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
Pedigree: Shancelot × Dance Team
Form: Late-running style; improving with each start
Outlook: Pedigree suggests sprinting ability. Needs pace to close into but has upside.
Tumbleweed (10/1) – The Sleeper
Trainer: Simon J. Buechler
Jockey: Nakia Teeter
Pedigree: Sporting Chance × Sidewinder Sally
Form: Solid trial effort; bred for speed
Outlook: Stablemate to the favorite. Could surprise with a stalking trip.
Skyexpress (9/1) – The Rail Runner
Trainer: Joseph M. Dominguez
Jockey: Adrian B. Ramos
Pedigree: Bodexpress × Quandary
Form: Quick early fractions in trial
Outlook: Needs a clean break from the rail. Could hold on for a piece.
Top Pick: Chance of Snow – Fastest qualifier and tactical edge
Value Play: Heckuva Gal – Local filly with upside
Exacta Box: Chance of Snow – Heckuva Gal – Bobby Chancelot
Trifecta Key: Chance of Snow over Heckuva Gal and Tumbleweed
