The $17,500 Callie Witt Stakes takes place on Saturday, July 12 at Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska, scheduled as Race 4 with a post time of 3:30 PM CT. This six-furlong dirt sprint for fillies and mares aged 3 and up has drawn a competitive field of five, featuring regional stakes winners, pedigree-rich sprinters, and sharp local form. With speed on display and tactical riders aboard, this race promises fireworks from gate to wire.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire × Dam (Dam Sire) | Odds |
| 1 | Full Spirit | Blake Nunnally | Luiz Arceo | Mor Spirit × Pocketful (Top Hit) | 9/2 |
| 2 | Cressons Lil Charm | Jose Medina | Mark Hibdon | Lewis Michael × Artistic Charm (GB) (Dutch Art) | 5/2 |
| 3 | Mischievous Miss | Belen Quinonez | Marvin Johnson | Maximus Mischief × Port of Indy (Congrats) | 6/1 |
| 4 | Hurricane Lassie | Travis Cunningham | Isai Gonzalez | Midshipman × Belong to Lassie (Belong to Me) | 7/5 |
| 5 | Sarah’s Court | Victor Bailon | Temple Rushton | Court Vision × Sarahsintomischief (Into Mischief) | 2/1 |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Hurricane Lassie – Speed & Class Leader
Trainer: Isai Gonzalez
Pedigree: By Midshipman, out of a Belong to Me mare
Form: Multiple allowance wins; sharp 5f bullet workout on July 5
Jockey: Travis Cunningham, aggressive gate rider
Angle: Drawn outside speed; could dictate pace and control fractions
Sarah’s Court – Late Kick Specialist
Trainer: Temple Rushton
Pedigree: Court Vision × Into Mischief mare—elite closing bloodlines
Form: Stakes-placed in Louisiana; strong finish in last local start
Jockey: Victor Bailon, excels with closers
Angle: Will benefit from a hot pace; dangerous in final furlong
Cressons Lil Charm – Midpack Threat with Versatility
Trainer: Mark Hibdon
Pedigree: Lewis Michael × Dutch Art (GB)—turf and dirt hybrid
Form: Consistent top-three finishes; sharp gate speed
Jockey: Jose Medina, tactical rider
Angle: Could sit just off the leaders and pounce late
Pedigree Power Plays
Full Spirit (Mor Spirit × Pocketful): Arkansas-bred with stamina and speed; dam line traces to Top Hit, a regional stakes producer
Mischievous Miss (Maximus Mischief × Port of Indy): Kentucky-bred filly with Spendthrift pedigree; lightly raced with upside
Sarah’s Court (Court Vision × Sarahsintomischief): Dam by Into Mischief, one of North America’s top sires; bred for stakes success
Suggested Wagers:
Win/Place: Hurricane Lassie
Exacta Box: Hurricane Lassie / Sarah’s Court / Cressons Lil Charm
Trifecta Key: Hurricane Lassie over Sarah’s Court and Mischievous Miss
Race Details
Race: Callie Witt Stakes (Race 4)
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM CT
Track: Harrah’s Columbus Nebraska
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 6 furlongs
Purse: $17,500
