The Hank Mills Handicap, a five-furlong sprint for fillies and mares aged 3 and up, headlines Race 9 at Wyoming Downs on Saturday, July 26, 2025. With a $20,000 purse and a full field of ten speedsters, this dirt dash promises fireworks from the gate. The race honors legendary jockey Hank Mills, and features a blend of regional talent, veteran sprinters, and pedigree-rich contenders.
Field Overview & Horse Profiles
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Odds | Pedigree |
| 1 | Lovely Lola | Keivan Serrano | J. Ortega | 6/1 | Flatter × Royalty (Birdstone) |
| 2 | Tennessee Moon | David Cardoso | M. N. Hibdon | 8/1 | Ransom the Moon × Tennessee Whiskey |
| 3 | Satin Heart | Jimmy Ray Coates | R. E. Scudder | 5/1 | Bradester × In Gold Blood |
| 4 | Dads Estrella | Cash Ramey | K. Kemper | 10/1 | Dads Caps × La Strada (Street Sense) |
| 5 | Clay’s Ruby Love | Daniel Aguilar | K. D. McKinney | 12/1 | Caleb’s Posse × Clay’s Dialing In |
| 6 | Amy D | M. Arana | M. N. Hibdon | 15/1 | Rocky Bar × I’m the Queen |
| 7 | Celee’s Last Te | Adrian B. Ramos | R. Vicchrilli | 20/1 | Tulsa Te × Celee (Congaree) |
| 8 | Draw Me | Jayden R. Ironeyes | T. Eaton | 25/1 | Last Draw × Montada (Dayjur) |
| 9 | Zippin Pippin | Nakia Teeter | T. Hadley | 4/1 | Runhappy × Proud Dame |
| 10 | Ace Ace Baby | Luis A. Valenzuela | M. Turner | 7/2 | Stanford × Swiftly Risen (Lucky Pulpit) |
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Ace Ace Baby (7/2) – The Speed Specialist
Trainer: M. Turner
Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
Pedigree: Stanford × Swiftly Risen
Form: 3 wins from last 5 starts; sharp gate speed
Outlook: Drawn outside with tactical advantage. Stanford offspring excel at short distances. Could wire the field.
Zippin Pippin (4/1) – The Stalker with Punch
Trainer: T. Hadley
Jockey: Nakia Teeter
Pedigree: Runhappy × Proud Dame
Form: Stakes-placed; strong late kick
Outlook: Runhappy progeny are known for explosive speed. If pace collapses, she’s the one flying late.
Satin Heart (5/1) – The Wild Card
Trainer: R. E. Scudder
Jockey: Jimmy Ray Coates
Pedigree: Bradester × In Gold Blood
Form: Consistent top-three finishes
Outlook: Versatile runner with solid figures. Could sit mid-pack and pounce.
Lovely Lola (6/1) – The Rail Threat
Trainer: J. Ortega
Jockey: Keivan Serrano
Pedigree: Flatter × Royalty
Form: 2-for-2 at Wyoming Downs
Outlook: Rail draw suits her style. Flatter fillies often show grit and consistency.
Tennessee Moon (8/1) – The Upset Play
Trainer: M. N. Hibdon
Jockey: David Cardoso
Pedigree: Ransom the Moon × Tennessee Whiskey
Form: Improving with each start
Outlook: Pedigree suggests sprinting upside. Could surprise with a clean trip.
Top Pick: Ace Ace Baby – Speed and outside draw
Value Play: Zippin Pippin – Late kick and pedigree edge
Exacta Box: Ace Ace Baby – Zippin Pippin – Satin Heart
Trifecta Key: Ace Ace Baby over Zippin Pippin and Lovely Lola
