Race Details
- Event: Ed Skinner Stakes
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 6:42 PM CT
- Venue: Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA
- Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
- Purse: $50,000
- Eligible Horses: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Field Overview & Contenders
The Ed Skinner Stakes at Prairie Meadows features a competitive lineup of seasoned sprinters, each bringing speed, stamina, and pedigree strength to the track. With a six-furlong distance, expect a fast-paced race where early speed and tactical positioning will be crucial.
Top Horses to Watch
- I Got No Munny (KY) – Munnings x Island Love Song (Dehere)
- Trainer: Tanner Tracy
- Jockey: Kevin Roman
- Owner: Jeff Claman
- Key Strengths: Proven sprinter with strong finishing ability.
- Diamond Rim (KY) – Not This Time x Nurse Donna (Vindication)
- Trainer: Dan L. McFarlane
- Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez
- Owner: Patti & Hal J. Earnhardt III
- Key Strengths: Elite pedigree with speed-focused genetics.
- Katar (AZ) – Rocky Bar x Openshaft (Mineshaft)
- Trainer: Ryan Kenney
- Jockey: Karlo Lopez
- Owner: Triple AAA Ranch
- Key Strengths: Consistent performer with strong closing ability.
- Glengarry (IA) – Maximus Mischief x L. A. Way (Tizway)
- Trainer: Doug L. Anderson
- Jockey: Tyler W. Bacon
- Owner: Aaron Kennedy, Toby Joseph, and Doug Anderson
- Key Strengths: Speedy front-runner with aggressive racing style.
- Desperate Man (KY) – Practical Joke x Tap Tap Taparoo (Tapit)
- Trainer: Kevin Eikleberry
- Jockey: Ken S. Tohill
- Owner: Kevin Eikleberry, AG Racing Stables, Robert Budoff, and Bill Guess
- Key Strengths: Proven stakes performer with strong stamina.
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
- Pace Projection: Expect Glengarry and Diamond Rim to set the early pace, while Katar and Desperate Man will likely close late.
- Best Bet: Glengarry to Win – Strong speed figures and elite pedigree.
- Value Bet: I Got No Munny to Place – Consistent top-three finisher.
- Longshot Play: Desperate Man to Show – Kentucky-bred advantage on dirt.
