Race Overview
Venue: Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Race: Bob Barry Memorial Stakes (Fillies & Mares, 3YO+)
Time: 8:48 PM CDT (Race 7)
Surface/Distance: Turf, 7 furlongs + 110 yards (~1509m)
Purse: $50,000 — Winner $31,500; 2nd $10,000; 3rd $5,000; 4th $3,500
Field Size: 6 runners
Expected Weather & Track Conditions
Forecast: Clear skies, warm evening, ~35°C at post
Wind: Light southerly breeze — minimal impact on pace.
Turf: Firm to good-firm; recent cards have played fair to both front-runners and stalkers, with a slight lean toward tactical speed.
Morning line odds are indicative; check live boards for updates.
Maybe Dolcie (Draw 1) – Elliott / Craddock
Profile: Honest filly with tactical speed; 4 wins from 14 starts.
Last run: 6th of 9 at RP 7f (good), behind Take Me Serious; raced 4–5 wide, flattened late.
Positives: Rail draw could allow a ground-saving trip.
Negatives: Needs to reverse form with several rivals here.
Take Me Serious (Draw 2) – Eramia / Offolter
Profile: 7 wins from 20 starts; ultra-consistent with 90% top-3 strike rate.
Last run: Won RP 7f (good) by 2L over Doudoudouwanadance; seized lead, controlled fractions.
Positives: Proven pace control; thrives at this trip.
Negatives: Faces sharper closers if pace heats up.
Doudoudouwanadance (Draw 3) – Diego / Williams
Profile: 6 wins from 21; versatile running style.
Last run: 2nd to Take Me Serious at RP 7f (good); pressed pace, couldn’t get by.
Positives: Consistent; can stalk or press.
Negatives: Needs a stronger pace to turn tables.
Talkin Cadee (Draw 4) – Quinonez / Young
Profile: 6 wins from 23; strong late kick when pace is honest.
Last run: 3rd to Take Me Serious; boxed in twice, finished well.
Positives: Trouble trip last time; upgrade if pace collapses.
Negatives: Needs racing luck from mid-gate.
Miss Code West (Draw 5) – Wethey Jr. / Scholl
Profile: Class standout — 10 wins from 14; multiple stakes wins.
Last run: 2nd at RP 6f (fast) to Letta’s Legacy; 4-wide bid, couldn’t reel in winner.
Positives: Highest official rating (102); proven at 7f+; tactical versatility.
Negatives: Short price; must handle step back up in trip off sprint prep.
Nice Neighbor (Draw 6) – Alvarez / Calhoun
Profile: 6 wins from 16; 81% top-3 strike rate.
Last run: 6th at RP 6f (fast) behind Letta’s Legacy; outpaced late.
Positives: Top trainer; can stalk from wide draw.
Negatives: Needs form rebound; wide trip risk.
Pace & Race Shape
Likely leaders: Take Me Serious (2), Miss Code West (5)
Pressers: Doudoudouwanadance (3), Maybe Dolcie (1)
Closers: Talkin Cadee (4), Nice Neighbor (6)
Shape projection: Honest but not suicidal pace; tactical speed should be rewarded, but a clean trip closer could pounce late.
Suggested Wagers
Win (primary): Miss Code West (5) — Class edge; acceptable down to 2/1.
Value Win/Place: Talkin Cadee (4) — Trouble trip last time; 6/1+ is playable.
Exacta: 5 with 2,4 (key Miss Code West over Take Me Serious/Talkin Cadee).
Trifecta: 5 over 2,4 over 1,2,3,4,6 — leverage class with value underneath.
Longshot exotics: Include Nice Neighbor (6) in 3rd for trifecta bombs.
Key Betting Angles
Miss Code West — Highest rating, stakes-proven, tactical speed.
Take Me Serious — Pace control threat; hard to leave out of exactas.
Talkin Cadee — Hidden form; upgrade if pace scenario shifts.
Doudoudouwanadance — Consistent, but needs right setup to win.
