Track: Belterra Park
Date: May 9, 2025
Distance: 6 1/2 furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $75,000
Eligible Horses: Three-year-old registered Ohio foals
Field Overview
The Daryl E. Parker Memorial Tall Stack Stakes features a competitive lineup of Ohio-bred three-year-olds, each bringing unique strengths to the race. With a mix of speedsters and late closers, this stakes event promises an exciting battle on the dirt track.
Horse-by-Horse Breakdown
1. Dreamliner’s Kid
- Pedigree: Dreamliner – Reigning Gal
- Trainer: Richard Zielinski
- Jockey: John McKee
- Recent Form: Has shown steady improvement in allowance company.
- Analysis: A versatile runner with tactical speed. If he gets a clean trip, he could be a factor late.
2. Fortissimo
- Pedigree: Take Charge Indy – Music and Lyrics
- Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm
- Jockey: Rocco Bowen
- Recent Form: Has been dominant in recent races, showing strong early speed.
- Analysis: Likely to be a pace factor. If he gets an uncontested lead, he could be tough to catch.
3. Superwolf
- Pedigree: Instagrand – Sunshineandsilence
- Trainer: Robert M. Gorham
- Jockey: Erik Barbaran
- Recent Form: Won the Best of Ohio Juvenile Stakes last season, proving his class.
- Analysis: One of the strongest contenders, showing consistency and tactical speed.
4. Boots Malone
- Pedigree: Gormley – Wakeeta
- Trainer: Robert M. Gorham
- Jockey: Fernando Salazar Becerra
- Recent Form: Has been competitive in stakes company but needs to step up.
- Analysis: If he can stay close to the leaders early, he could be a factor late.
5. Ed’s Reward
- Pedigree: Improbable – Leona’s Reward
- Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm
- Jockey: Rishawn Blanche
- Recent Form: Has shown flashes of talent but struggled in his last outing.
- Analysis: Needs a strong trip and a well-timed ride to contend.
6. He Is Dynamic
- Pedigree: Dynamic Racer – Ameribelle
- Trainer: Hugo Andrade
- Jockey: Antioco Murgia
- Recent Form: Has been improving steadily but faces a tough field.
- Analysis: Needs to break well and find a good position early to have a chance.
Race Strategy & Predictions
- Pace Scenario: Fortissimo and Superwolf are likely to push the early fractions, while Dreamliner’s Kid and Boots Malone will look to close late.
- Key Contenders: Superwolf and Fortissimo appear to be the strongest threats based on recent form.
- Potential Upset: Boots Malone, if he gets a good trip, could surprise the field.
