The Liz Byrd Distaff Stakes returns to Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing in Gillette, Wyoming, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged three and up. This 6 ½-furlong dirt sprint offers a $26,750 purse, attracting some of the best regional contenders.
Race Details
- Event: Liz Byrd Distaff Stakes
- Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
- Time: 4:50 PM MT
- Venue: Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing, Gillette, WY
- Surface: Dirt
- Distance: 6 ½ furlongs
- Purse: $26,750
- Weights: Three-year-olds, 126 lbs; Older horses, 128 lbs
- Field Limit: 10 starters
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Dads Estrella (CA)
- Jockey: C Ramey
- Trainer: K Kemper
- Pedigree: Sired by Dads Caps, out of La Strada (by Street Sense)
- Morning Line Odds: 7/2
- Strengths: Strong sprinter with proven speed on dirt.
2. Bourbon Tiger (CA)
- Jockey: J M Vazquez
- Trainer: K Warren
- Pedigree: Sired by Smiling Tiger, out of Spring Again (by Sky Mesa)
- Morning Line Odds: 9/2
- Strengths: Tactical speed and consistent performances in stakes races.
3. Minnie’s Ready (KY)
- Jockey: K Kellenberger
- Trainer: J D Oliver
- Pedigree: Sired by Speightster, out of Bertie’s Image (by Ready’s Image)
- Morning Line Odds: 10/1
- Strengths: Strong closer, capable of finishing fast in sprints.
4. Lovely Lola (KY)
- Jockey: K Serrano
- Trainer: S Simpson
- Pedigree: Sired by Flatter, out of Royalty (by Birdstone)
- Morning Line Odds: 4/1
- Strengths: Versatile runner with strong stamina for longer distances.
5. Tennessee Moon (KY)
- Jockey: N Teeter
- Trainer: M N Hibdon
- Pedigree: Sired by Ransom the Moon, out of Tennessee Whiskey (by Smart Strike)
- Morning Line Odds: 5/2
- Strengths: Morning-line favorite, showing dominant performances in previous races.
6. Catrianna (FL)
- Jockey: L A Valenzuela
- Trainer: B C Bolen
- Pedigree: Sired by Tourist, out of Mykindacat (by Tale of the Cat)
- Morning Line Odds: 8/1
- Strengths: Speed-focused sprinter, capable of a strong finish.
7. Jersey Sunset (CA)
- Jockey: D Aguilar
- Trainer: B Dillenbeck
- Pedigree: Sired by Jersey Town, out of Free Sunset (by Sierra Sunset)
- Morning Line Odds: 6/1
- Strengths: Consistent finisher, proving her reliability in stakes races.
Race Analysis & Predictions
- Favorites: Tennessee Moon (5/2), Lovely Lola (4/1), Dads Estrella (7/2)
- Dark Horse: Bourbon Tiger (9/2) – Strong tactical speed and ability to handle longer distances.
- Prediction: Tennessee Moon wins, Lovely Lola places, Dads Estrella shows
Tennessee Moon’s dominant performances and morning-line favoritism make her the top contender, while Lovely Lola’s stamina and Dads Estrella’s speed could lead to a strong finish.
