Horse Race Preview: Race 8 – Horse Palace Stakes at Sweetwater Downs

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Race Type: Overnight Stakes (Wyoming-Bred Preferred)
Distance: 5½ furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $25,000
Eligibility: Thoroughbreds, 3-Year-Olds and Up
Post Time: 3:55 PM MT
Track: Sweetwater Downs, Rock Springs, WY

Full Field Analysis (10 Runners)

PPHorseAge/SexJockeyTrainerSireDam (by)Breeder
1Quicktrip Van (CO)6/GJ. ValenzuelaR. VicchrilliZip QuikBlissful Trip (Trippi)Menoken Farms & Bill Vanlandingham
2Redisur (KY)5/GD. CarrilloA. IbanezFuntasticCall the Kitty (Langfuhr)Dede McGehee
3Prizeless (LA)9/GS. A. BethkeM. N. HibdonLangfuhrJust Call Me Janet (Pure Prize)Bentley T. Early
4Furlongin for Luv (CA)7/GT. LuskD. S. HallDon’tsellmeshortExcessive Cindi (In Excess)Perry Bruno & John Gezon
5Tennessee Moon (KY)5/MD. CardosoM. N. HibdonRansom the MoonTennessee Whiskey (Smart Strike)Calumet Farm
6Lovely Lola (KY)6/MV. F. DominguezJ. OrtegaFlatterRoyalty (Birdstone)Glencrest Farm, Greathouse Equine & Fox Straus KY
7Scratchy Apache (CA)7/GJ. R. IroneyesD. LaVanwayJeranimoBarroom to Bedroom (Quasimodo)Megan Stiehr
8Groovy Huey (CA)6/GC. RameyK. KemperDads CapsFloatthrutheair (Orientate)Richard Barton Enterprises
9Sunrise Mischief (CA)4/GN. TeeterS. StoryCurlin to MischiefPleasing Sunrise (Speightstown)SLO Racing Stable
10Cowboy Cliff (ID)11/GJ. VirgenW. D. GreenOne UnionCowgirl Julie (Saleek)Judd A. Whitworth

Pedigree Highlights

Sunrise Mischief (Curlin to Mischief × Pleasing Sunrise): Speightstown dam line; bred for speed and stamina.

Tennessee Moon (Ransom the Moon × Tennessee Whiskey): Smart Strike influence; versatile sprint pedigree.

Lovely Lola (Flatter × Royalty): Birdstone dam line; late-running potential.

Quicktrip Van (Zip Quik × Blissful Trip): Trippi dam line; early speed threat.

Trainer & Jockey Insights

Mark N. Hibdon (Prizeless, Tennessee Moon): Dual entries; veteran conditioner with stakes experience.

J. Valenzuela (Quicktrip Van): Aggressive gate rider; fits front-running style.

J. R. Ironeyes (Scratchy Apache): Known for patient handling; could benefit from pace collapse.

J. Ortega (Lovely Lola): Strong recent works; filly has back class.

Top Win Contender:

Sunrise Mischief – Curlin to Mischief pedigree, tactical speed, and improving form.

Value Plays:

Quicktrip Van – Early speed threat; could wire the field.

Lovely Lola – Late runner with pedigree upside; fits well at distance.

Exotics Strategy:

Exacta Box: Sunrise Mischief, Quicktrip Van, Lovely Lola

Trifecta Key: Sunrise Mischief over Tennessee Moon, Groovy Huey, Scratchy Apache