The $50,000 Jack Grier Memorial Stakes caps off the 2025 meet at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing in Gillette, Wyoming, on Sunday, June 22. This one-mile dirt stakes for 3-year-olds and up has drawn a full field of nine seasoned runners, blending regional class, proven routers, and versatile pedigrees.
Race Overview
- Race: Jack Grier Memorial Stakes (Race 10)
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Distance: 1 mile
- Surface: Dirt
- Purse: $50,000
- Eligibility: 3-year-olds and up
- Post Time: 5:15 PM MT
- Track: Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing
Full Field Analysis
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | M/L Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valiant Knight | Kody Kellenberger | Calli VanTassell | Uncle Mo – Whisper Louise, by Bernardini | 12/1 |
| 2 | Nameless | Luis A. Valenzuela | Monte Turner | Constitution – Maddie’s Odyssey, by Kitten’s Joy | 3/1 |
| 3 | South Coast Route | Minor Arana | Chris Reid Mitchell | West Coast – Skylar’s Pass, by The Factor | 10/1 |
| 4 | Outofquemado | Daniel Aguilar | Michael Rollins | Flat Out – No Baby, by Oh Tanner | 8/1 |
| 5 | Drivehappy | Keivan Serrano | Mark N. Hibdon | Runhappy – Entrustment, by Forestry | 12/1 |
| 6 | Screaming Virginia | Jayden R. Ironeyes | Ignacio Buenrostro | Mastery – Virginia Hill, by Sky Mesa | 10/1 |
| 7 | Buck Owens | Nakia Teeter | Shaun Story | Grazen – Carrie Rose, by Old Topper | 5/1 |
| 8 | Fleetridge | Jose M. Vazquez | M. L. Pierce | Ghostzapper – Glorietta Bay, by A.P. Indy | 4/1 |
| 9 | My Summer Dream | Jimmy Ray Coates | Dru S. Hall | Summer Front – Elusive Flower, by Harlan’s Holiday | 9/2 |
Horses to Watch
Nameless (3/1 ML Favorite)
- Form: Enters off a sharp allowance win at Energy Downs.
- Pedigree Note: By Constitution, a top sire of dirt routers, out of a Kitten’s Joy mare—blending stamina and turf versatility.
- Trainer Angle: Monte Turner is winning at 22% this meet.
Fleetridge (4/1)
- Form: Veteran gelding with multiple stakes placings; consistent Beyers in the mid-80s.
- Pedigree Note: By Ghostzapper, out of an A.P. Indy mare—elite stamina and class.
- Jockey Note: Jose Vazquez is 3-for-8 in route stakes this season.
Buck Owens (5/1)
- Form: Speedy California-bred with back-to-back wins at 6 furlongs; stretches out here.
- Pedigree Note: By Grazen, a sire of precocious sprinters, but dam line suggests route potential.
- Trainer Note: Shaun Story is 2-for-5 in stakes at Energy Downs this year.
My Summer Dream (9/2)
- Form: 7-year-old gelding with 6 career wins and a strong late kick.
- Pedigree Note: By Summer Front, known for turf stamina, but has handled dirt well.
- Trip Note: Draws the far outside, ideal for a stalking trip.
Tactical Breakdown
- Pace Scenario: Buck Owens and Drivehappy likely to set the early fractions. Nameless and Fleetridge will stalk, while My Summer Dream and Screaming Virginia close from mid-pack.
- Track Bias: Energy Downs has favored outside stalkers in recent one-mile events.
- Key Matchup: Nameless vs Fleetridge – both bring class and tactical speed, and could decide the race turning for home.
Betting Tips & Prediction
- Top Pick: Nameless – sharp form, ideal pedigree, and tactical versatility.
- Value Play: My Summer Dream – proven closer with a strong late punch.
- Exacta Box: 2-8-9 (Nameless, Fleetridge, My Summer Dream)
- Longshot to Watch: Outofquemado – sneaky class and could benefit from a pace meltdown.
