Horse Race Preview: Millarville Sprint Stakes at Millarville

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Race Details

Race: Millarville Sprint Stakes (Race 4)

Track: Millarville Racetrack, Alberta, Canada

Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Distance: 5 furlongs (1000m) on dirt

Purse: $15,000

Eligibility: 3-Year-Olds & Up

Field Overview – Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees

PostHorseAge/SexJockeyTrainerPedigree
1Fast Eh (AB)7/GR. LunanD. DaviesBy Fast Anna – out of Wendy’s Proud (by Philanthropist)
2Delta Delta (KY)5/GJ. ApangoS. BirdrattlerBy Army Mule – out of Delta Sensation (by Thunder Gulch)
3Contraband (OK)9/GR. LahoeK. CalfrobeBy Mister Lucky Cat – out of Sierra Passion (by Our Emblem)
4Stone Carver (KY)10/GK. BalgobinG. AndersonBy Birdstone – out of Vermilion Sea (by Boundary)
5Square Root (CA)8/GT. SimpsonJ. DepewBy Square Eddie – out of Predicate (by Congrats)

Horse-by-Horse Analysis

Fast Eh (Post 1)

Trainer: D. Davies Jockey: R. Lunan

Pedigree Insight: By Fast Anna, a son of Medaglia d’Oro known for producing quick, early-speed types.

Edge: Alberta-bred with home-track familiarity. Rail draw and early foot make him a serious gate-to-wire threat.

Delta Delta (Post 2)

Trainer: S. Birdrattler Jockey: J. Apango

Pedigree Insight: By Army Mule, a top-tier sprinter with a 114 Beyer in his lone start.

Edge: Kentucky-bred class dropper with sharp works. Could stalk and pounce late.

Contraband (Post 3)

Trainer: K. Calfrobe Jockey: R. Lahoe

Pedigree Insight: By Mister Lucky Cat, a regional sire with stamina influence.

Edge: Veteran with 9 years of racing experience. May need a pace meltdown to contend.

Stone Carver (Post 4)

Trainer: G. Anderson Jockey: K. Balgobin

Pedigree Insight: By Birdstone, sire of Belmont winner Mine That Bird.

Edge: 10-year-old warhorse with back class. Could surprise if pace collapses.

Square Root (Post 5)

Trainer: J. Depew Jockey: T. Simpson

Pedigree Insight: By Square Eddie, a California-based sire known for precocious juveniles.

Edge: Outside draw and tactical speed. Could sit just off the leaders and strike late.

Betting Tips & Predictions

Top Pick: Fast Eh – Rail speed, local breeding, and sharp early pace profile.

Value Play: Delta Delta – Kentucky-bred with upside and strong sprint pedigree.

Exotic Threat: Square Root – Versatile style and good post position.

Suggested Wagers:

Win: #1 Fast Eh

Exacta Box: 1-2-5

Trifecta: 1-2-5