The Iowa Stallion Stakes returns to Prairie Meadows on Saturday, July 19, 2025, as Race 9 on the card. This $70,000 stakes race for Iowa-bred 3-year-old colts and geldings will be contested over 1 mile and 70 yards on dirt, showcasing regional pedigree strength, local jockey talent, and emerging stars bred for stamina and speed.
Top Contenders & Pedigree Profiles
| Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree Highlights | Morning Line Odds |
| Gold Jerry | Kevin Roman | Tanner Tracy | Midnight Storm × Stormy Dixie (Stormy Atlantic) | 3-1 Favorite |
| Quietline | Glenn W. Corbett | Kevin Eikleberry | Timeline × Elegantly Quiet (Quiet American) | 4-1 |
| Time to Fly | Elvin Gonzalez | Kevin Eikleberry | Lotsa Mischief × Smarty B (Smarty Jones) | 5-1 |
| Boozeintheblender | Alfredo Triana Jr. | Scott E. Young | Tapiture × Ebony Uno (Macho Uno) | 6-1 |
| Able Seaman | Walter De La Cruz | Doug L. Anderson | Midshipman × Hidygo (Indygo Shiner) | 8-1 |
| P R Mo Vision | Kylee R. Jordan | Bonnie Birzer | Court Vision × Ranska (Uncle Mo) | 10-1 |
| Five Charlie | Alberto Pusac | Doug L. Anderson | Cinco Charlie × Golden Elite (Elite Squadron) | 12-1 |
| On a Hunch | Tyler W. Bacon | Gene Jacquot | Alternation × Tango’s Kitty (Jersey Town) | 15-1 |
Pedigree Power Plays
Gold Jerry, by Midnight Storm, is bred for stamina and tactical speed. His dam Stormy Dixie adds turf versatility and late kick. Quietline, by Timeline, is a homebred with a pedigree built for dirt routes and consistency. Time to Fly, by Lotsa Mischief, brings precocious speed and a strong Iowa-bred foundation. Boozeintheblender, by Tapiture, has shown flashes of brilliance and could be dangerous with a clean trip.
Jockey & Trainer Dynamics
Kevin Roman, aboard Gold Jerry, is a rising local rider with a sharp record at Prairie Meadows.
Kevin Eikleberry sends out two contenders—Quietline and Time to Fly—both bred for stamina and trained for tactical setups. Doug Anderson, a veteran conditioner, fields Able Seaman and Five Charlie, both with stakes experience and improving form. Kylee Jordan, riding P R Mo Vision, is known for aggressive positioning and could surprise with a ground-saving trip.
Race Strategy
Gold Jerry will likely stalk the pace and pounce late, especially with Roman’s patient ride. Time to Fly and Five Charlie may press the pace early, setting up a duel up front. Quietline and Able Seaman could benefit from a hot pace and close late. On a Hunch is a longshot but has pedigree upside and could hit the board with a clean trip.
