Race Overview
The Diamond Joe Stakes is set to take place at Legacy Downs on June 1, 2025, featuring a competitive field of Nebraska-bred colts and geldings aged three and up. This $30,900 stakes race covers one mile on dirt, attracting top regional contenders.
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Luckwouldhaveit (NE) – 12/1
- Pedigree: Gold for Cash x Alexis Inspires (Afleet Alex)
- Trainer: Jeff Schindler
- Jockey: Jose Angel Medina
- Owner: Dan Reinhart
- Analysis: A seasoned six-year-old gelding, Luckwouldhaveit has solid speed figures but will need a strong start to contend with the front-runners.
2. El Are Em (NE) – 5/2
- Pedigree: Flashback x Sick Love (Where’s the Ring)
- Trainer: Grady Thompson
- Jockey: Blake Nunnally
- Owner: Nella Stable Racing
- Analysis: The morning-line favorite, El Are Em has proven stakes form and a strong closing kick, making him a major contender.
3. Mo Summer (NE) – 8/1
- Pedigree: Summer Front x Ranska (Uncle Mo)
- Trainer: David C. Anderson
- Jockey: Travis Cunningham
- Owner: Larmon, Julie and Schliefert, Bradley D.
- Analysis: A late-running gelding, Mo Summer will need a fast pace upfront to maximize his chances. His Uncle Mo bloodline suggests he has the stamina to close late.
4. Legend of Gold (NE) – 6/1
- Pedigree: Mor Spirit x Safety Net (A.P. Indy)
- Trainer: Jason Wise
- Jockey: Chris Fackler
- Owner: Mark J. Kirby, Dirk Dietz, and Chad Waldow
- Analysis: Making his four-year-old debut, Legend of Gold is a proven stakes winner with strong Legacy Downs form, making him a dangerous contender.
5. Mission Is a Go (NE) – 10/1
- Pedigree: Mission Impazible x Scat Queen (Scat Daddy)
- Trainer: Annie Hansen Hines
- Jockey: Ricardo Martinez
- Owner: Annie Hansen Hines
- Analysis: A consistent performer, Mission Is a Go has solid speed figures and could be a major factor if he secures a good stalking position.
6. P R Call Me Maybe (NE) – 9/2
- Pedigree: Gold Schleiger x Swedish Festival (Lion Heart)
- Trainer: Kelli Martinez
- Jockey: Belen Quinonez
- Owner: Robert J. Huss and Jacob R. Huss
- Analysis: A dangerous closer, P R Call Me Maybe has strong Churchill Downs form and could be a late threat if the pace is fast.
7. City Slicken (NE) – 10/1
- Pedigree: Enticed x Awesome Lily (Ghostzapper)
- Trainer: David C. Anderson
- Jockey: Victor Jadhir Bailon
- Owner: JL Racing LLC and Joseph L. Koziol
- Analysis: A longshot with potential, City Slicken will need a fast pace to be effective, but his turf pedigree suggests he could surprise.
8. Ships Log (NE) – 7/2
- Pedigree: Midshipman x Tiz Makin Memories (Tizdejavu)
- Trainer: Marvin A. Johnson
- Jockey: Adrian B. Ramos
- Owner: Landis Stables LLC
- Analysis: A consistent five-year-old gelding, Ships Log has strong early speed and could dictate the pace. His Midshipman lineage suggests stamina, making him a serious contender.
9. Phlash Drive (NE) – 12/1
- Pedigree: Cougar Cat x By the Sky (Sky Mesa)
- Trainer: Jason Wise
- Jockey: Larren Delorme
- Owner: Jason Wise
- Analysis: A nine-year-old veteran, Phlash Drive has experience but will need a perfect trip to contend with younger rivals.
Race Prediction & Betting Insights
- Top Contenders: El Are Em, Ships Log, Legend of Gold
- Best Longshot Play: Mo Summer
- Projected Winner: El Are Em – He has proven graded stakes form, a strong jockey-trainer combination, and excellent Legacy Downs experience.
