The Iowa Stallion Filly Stakes, set for Friday, July 18, 2025, at Prairie Meadows, features Iowa-sired 3-year-old fillies competing over 1 mile and 70 yards on dirt for a $70,000 purse. This restricted stakes race is a showcase for regional breeding programs and a proving ground for fillies with stamina and tactical speed.
Field Overview & Horse-by-Horse Analysis
| Post | Horse | Sire – Dam (Dam Sire) | Jockey | Trainer | Breeder |
| 1 | Dixie Surprise | Klimt – Pretty Surprise (Stephen Got Even) | Alfredo Triana Jr. | Brandi Jo Fett | River Ridge Ranch |
| 2 | Maritime Millie | Midshipman – Dare to Wear Red (Red Giant) | Ken Tohill | Schuyler Condon | Iowa State University |
| 3 | Esperanza’s Spirit | Mor Spirit – Esperanza (Afleet Alex) | Tyler Bacon | Lynn Chleborad | H. Allen Poindexter |
| 4 | Squeeze the Day | Lotsa Mischief – Squeeze Me (Lemon Drop Kid) | Elvin Gonzalez | Kevin Eikleberry | Fleming Thoroughbred Farm LLC |
| 5 | Unspoken Truth | Alternation – Insincerely Yours (Harlan’s Holiday) | Glenn Corbett | Brandi Jo Fett | Gross Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 6 | Kanojo | Dialed In – Mywomanfromtokyo (Street Cry) | Alberto Pusac | Kevin Eikleberry | Crimson King Farm |
| 7 | Tapitures Actor | Tapiture – Upstage (Distorted Humor) | Kevin Roman | Jayde Gelner | Paul Pruett & Simon Winston |
Top Contenders & Strategic Insights
Dixie Surprise
By Klimt, a Grade 1-winning juvenile with speed and stamina.
Trainer Brandi Jo Fett has two entries and excels with Iowa-breds.
Dam Pretty Surprise adds durability and route potential.
Maritime Millie
Sired by Midshipman, known for precocious speed and turf/dirt versatility.
Jockey Ken Tohill is a seasoned rider with Midwest stakes experience.
Dam’s lineage suggests late kick and stamina.
Kanojo
By Dialed In, a sire known for producing late-developing route runners.
Dam Mywomanfromtokyo adds international flair and stamina.
Trainer Kevin Eikleberry has two entries and strong turf/dirt adaptability.
Pedigree Highlights & Breeding Trends
Tapitures Actor (Tapiture) brings sprinting speed and stakes pedigree via Upstage, a Distorted Humor mare.
Esperanza’s Spirit (Mor Spirit) is bred for stamina and consistency, with Afleet Alex influence.
Squeeze the Day (Lotsa Mischief) is a homebred with a pedigree leaning toward tactical speed and route versatility.
Expect a moderate early pace, with Squeeze the Day and Tapitures Actor likely to press. Dixie Surprise and Kanojo could benefit from stalking trips and late surges.
