Venue & Race Details
- Track: Blackfoot Race Track, Idaho
- Race: EISF Thoroughbred Dash Stakes (Race 8)
- Date & Post Time: Friday, September 5, 2025 – 3:55 PM MT
- Distance: 4 furlongs + 70 yards (dirt)
- Conditions: Three‑year‑olds carry 124 lbs; older horses 126 lbs; high lifetime earnings preferred.
Field Analysis – Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
1 – Bourbon and Water (AZ)
- Age/Sex: 9‑year‑old gelding
- Jockey: Devon Ellis
- Trainer: Shaun Story
- Pedigree: City Zip – Autumn Wedding, by Runaway Groom
- Profile: Veteran Arizona‑bred sprinter with tactical speed. City Zip progeny excel in short‑distance dirt sprints, and his dam line adds stamina influence. Expect him to break sharply and try to control the pace.
2 – Weston (KY)
- Age/Sex: 7‑year‑old gelding
- Jockey: Dakota Wood
- Trainer: Mark Hanson
- Pedigree: Hit It a Bomb – Elke, by Dixie Union
- Profile: Kentucky‑bred with a turf‑to‑dirt adaptable pedigree. Hit It a Bomb offspring often show late kick; could be a factor if the early fractions are hot.
3 – Big Blue Note (OK)
- Age/Sex: 7‑year‑old mare
- Jockey: Fernando Manuel Gamez
- Trainer: Kayla Warren
- Pedigree: Mr. Nightlinger – Forever Jenny, by Sir Shackleton
- Profile: Oklahoma‑bred mare with proven sprint credentials. Mr. Nightlinger’s progeny are known for early speed; expect her to be prominent from the break.
4 – Donttestyourluck (KY)
- Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old gelding
- Jockey: Jose Antonio Figueroa
- Trainer: Shance Birdrattler
- Pedigree: Lookin At Lucky – More Hoping, by North Light (IRE)
- Profile: By champion Lookin At Lucky, this gelding blends dirt sprint ability with some turf stamina. Could stalk and pounce if the leaders tire.
5 – More Than Likely (CA)
- Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old mare
- Jockey: Jayden R. Ironeyes
- Trainer: A. Leon
- Pedigree: Under Caution – Sora, by Fusaichi Pegasus
- Profile: California‑bred mare with a pedigree leaning toward versatility. Fusaichi Pegasus adds class; may be best suited to a mid‑pack trip.
6 – California Bling (KY)
- Age/Sex: 5‑year‑old mare
- Jockey: Eric Ayala
- Trainer: Camille Isaacson
- Pedigree: California Chrome – Grandma’s Princess, by Sing Baby Sing
- Profile: Daughter of two‑time Horse of the Year California Chrome. Likely to attract attention for her pedigree alone; Chrome’s offspring often show grit and adaptability.
Recent Form & Key Angles
- Bourbon and Water: Classy veteran; experience could be decisive in a short dash.
- Weston: Could benefit from a pace meltdown.
- Big Blue Note: Early speed threat; must avoid pace duel.
- Donttestyourluck: Tactical versatility; dangerous if track favors stalkers.
- More Than Likely: Needs trip and pace setup.
- California Bling: Upside potential; lightly raced compared to others.
Betting & Handicapping Insights
- Pace Scenario: Expect a contested early lead with Big Blue Note, Bourbon and Water, and California Bling vying for position.
- Track Bias: Blackfoot’s short sprints often favor speed, but a hot pace can set up for a closer like Weston or Donttestyourluck.
- Value Play: Donttestyourluck – tactical style and solid pedigree for this trip.
- Pedigree Edge: California Bling – California Chrome’s progeny often improve with experience.
