Venue: Grande Prairie Racecourse, Alberta, Canada
Post Time: 2:35 PM MT (Race 5)
Purse: $10,000 Starter Stakes
Distance: 5½ Furlongs (Dirt)
Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3 Years Old & Up
Conditions: Must have started for a claiming price of $6,250 or less in 2024/25 or started twice on a Class B track
Race Overview
The Distaff Series Stakes at Grande Prairie is a competitive sprint for fillies and mares with modest claiming backgrounds, offering a chance for seasoned runners to shine. With five entries, including multiple stakes veterans and proven sprinters, this race promises tactical speed, pedigree depth, and trainer-jockey chemistry.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
| PP | Horse Name | Age/Sex | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Dazzling Mist (FL) | 7/M | G. Gordon | L. W. Magnuson | Astrology – Midnight Angelus, by Midnight Lute |
| 2 | Edge of Okotoks (KY) | 8/M | A. Larios | D. Oberholtzer | Competitive Edge – Bronze Route, by Mud Route |
| 3 | Jacrodra’s Devil (CA) | 6/M | L. Allen | L. W. Magnuson | Smiling Tiger – Starship Duchess, by Speightstown |
| 4 | Ko Olina (CA) | 6/M | J. O. Rocha | L. Ferguson | Stanford – Nine to Five Lady, by Mr. Greeley |
| 5 | Jasmine Chieftain (CA) | 7/M | A. Powell | S. Calfrobe | Bold Chieftain – Deputy Miss, by Posse |
Top Contenders & Insights
Dazzling Mist (PP1)
Trainer: Lyle Magnuson, known for conditioning older mares with tactical speed
Pedigree: By Astrology, a son of A.P. Indy, out of a Midnight Lute mare—blends stamina and sprinting class
Jockey: Garfield Gordon, a top local rider with strong gate instincts
Form: Multiple stakes-placed; consistent Beyer figures in the mid-70s
Jacrodra’s Devil (PP3)
Pedigree: Smiling Tiger progeny are known for early speed and dirt sprint success
Trainer: Also Magnuson—double entry strategy could set up a pace scenario
Jockey: L. Allen, aggressive rider with a knack for mid-pack rallies
Ko Olina (PP4)
Trainer: Laurie Ferguson, excels with California-bred imports
Pedigree: Stanford over Mr. Greeley mare—versatile sprinting bloodlines
Jockey: Rocha is tactical and experienced on Alberta dirt
Pedigree Trends
Astrology and Smiling Tiger offspring dominate the sprint pedigree landscape
Bold Chieftain (sire of Jasmine Chieftain) adds durability and late kick potential
Competitive Edge (Edge of Okotoks) brings Kentucky speed but may be past peak at age 8
Win: Dazzling Mist – strong pedigree, top trainer-jockey combo, rail draw advantage
Place: Jacrodra’s Devil – pace pressure and closing ability
Show: Ko Olina – consistent form and pedigree versatility
Exotic Plays
Exacta Box: 1–3–4
Trifecta: 1–3–4
Longshot Alert: Jasmine Chieftain (PP5) – could surprise if pace collapses
