The NDTA Non Two Stakes at Chippewa Downs features North Dakota-bred horses competing in a five-and-a-half furlong sprint. With a $10,000 purse, this stakes race is a key event for horses that have never won two races or have yet to secure a victory in 2025.
Race Details
Event: NDTA Non Two Stakes
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 3:05 PM CT
Venue: Chippewa Downs, Rolette County, ND
Surface: Dirt (5.5 furlongs)
Purse: $10,000
TV Broadcast: Equibase Live Stream
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Dakota Prospector (Trainer: Larry Longie Jr. | Jockey: D. Wood)
Pedigree: Pies Prospect – Ms Sent to Dakota (Marquetry)
Career Record: 6-1-3-1
Recent Performance: Second in NDTA Non Three Stakes
Strengths: Consistent finisher with strong closing speed
Concerns: Adjusting to shorter sprint distance
2. Hoppys Classic (Trainer: S. Horst | Jockey: A. Padilla)
Pedigree: Bay of Biscay – Dakota Classic (Regal Classic)
Career Record: 5-2-1-1
Recent Performance: Won NDTA Maiden Stakes
Strengths: Proven speed on dirt
Concerns: Facing tougher competition
3. Liam’s Starry Nite (Trainer: R. J. Haar | Jockey: B. McNeil)
Pedigree: Royal Challenger – Krews Star (Nice Krews)
Career Record: 4-1-2-0
Recent Performance: Third in NDTA Allowance Race
Strengths: Consistent finisher with tactical speed
Concerns: Needs a strong break from the gate
4. Sparkle Dancer (Trainer: S. Horst | Jockey: R. Martinez)
Pedigree: Launch Commander – Pistolera (Zanjero)
Career Record: 3-1-1-1
Recent Performance: Second in NDTA Fillies Stakes
Strengths: Strong pedigree for sprint racing
Concerns: Limited experience at five-and-a-half furlongs
5. Big Ender (Trainer: T. Hurley | Jockey: C. McKenzie)
Pedigree: King Cha Cha – Big Cat’s Krews (Nice Krews)
Career Record: 6-1-2-1
Recent Performance: Fourth in NDTA Non Three Stakes
Strengths: Powerful stride and late acceleration
Concerns: Struggles with early speed
6. Tricky Kid (Trainer: Larry Longie Jr. | Jockey: L. Delorme)
Pedigree: Baseball Card Kid – Leecha Mae (Speed Calling)
Career Record: 10-2-3-2
Recent Performance: Won NDTA Allowance Race
Strengths: Veteran experience and tactical positioning
Concerns: Age factor against younger competition
7. Bee a Bali (Trainer: R. J. Haar | Jockey: N. Haar)
Pedigree: Bal a Bali (BRZ) – Bee Bug (English Channel)
Career Record: 4-1-1-1
Recent Performance: Third in NDTA Maiden Stakes
Strengths: Speedy front-runner with turf adaptability
Concerns: Adjusting to dirt surface
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
Pace Projection: Fast early fractions expected due to multiple speed horses.
Key Matchups: Hoppys Classic vs. Dakota Prospector in the stretch battle.
Dark Horse: Sparkle Dancer could surprise with a late surge.
