The NDTA Open Filly Mare Speed Stakes kicks off Sunday’s card at Chippewa Downs in Belcourt, North Dakota, featuring a compact but competitive field of five fillies and mares sprinting five furlongs on dirt. With a $10,000 purse and regional pride on the line, this stakes sprint is a showcase for speed, class, and pedigree depth.
Race Overview
- Race: NDTA Open Filly Mare Speed Stakes (Race 1)
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Distance: 5 furlongs
- Surface: Dirt
- Purse: $10,000 (includes starter bonuses and sponsorship money)
- Eligibility: Fillies & mares, 3 years old and up
- Post Time: 1:00 PM CT
- Track: Chippewa Downs
Full Field Analysis
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | M/L Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | She’s So Fancy (KY) | Ryan Morin | Alberto Ibanez | Stanford – Nine Point Nine, by Tribal Rule | 7/1 |
| 2 | Tipsy At the Bar (AZ) | Nathan Haar | D.M. Hanson | Rocky Bar – The Grans, by Good Journey | 4/1 |
| 3 | Trip to Freedom (MD) | Dakota Wood | Perry Cavanaugh | Freedom Child – Beau’s Trip, by Valley Crossing | 8/5 |
| 4 | Princessofchitown (KY) | Ricardo Martinez | John Ness | Dialed In – Concert Strike, by Smart Strike | 5/2 |
| 5 | It’s a Girl (KY) | Larren Delorme | R.J. Haar | Kantharos – Love Those Legs, by Parading | 5/1 |
Horses to Watch
Trip to Freedom (Morning Line Favorite – 8/5)
- Form: Stakes-placed mare with tactical speed and a strong closing kick.
- Pedigree Note: By Freedom Child, a son of Malibu Moon, known for producing durable sprinters.
- Trainer Angle: Perry Cavanaugh has a strong record with older mares at Chippewa.
Princessofchitown (5/2)
- Form: Consistent performer with back-to-back top-three finishes.
- Pedigree Note: By Dialed In, sire of multiple graded stakes winners. Dam is by Smart Strike, adding class and stamina.
- Jockey Note: Ricardo Martinez is winning at 22% this meet.
Tipsy At the Bar (4/1)
- Form: Veteran mare with 8 career wins and a sharp recent workout.
- Pedigree Note: By Rocky Bar, a regional speed influence in the Southwest.
- Trainer Note: D.M. Hanson is a local mainstay with a knack for prepping sprinters.
Tactical Breakdown
- Pace Scenario: Expect She’s So Fancy and It’s a Girl to flash early speed from the inside and outside posts. Trip to Freedom and Princessofchitown will likely stalk and pounce late.
- Track Bias: Chippewa’s five-furlong sprints often favor early speed, but closers can win with a clean trip and outside draw.
- Key Matchup: Trip to Freedom vs Princessofchitown – both have the class and finishing power to win if the pace collapses.
Betting Tips & Prediction
- Top Pick: Trip to Freedom – proven class and versatile running style make her the one to beat.
- Value Play: Princessofchitown – strong pedigree and consistent form offer upside at a fair price.
- Exacta Box: 3-4-2 (Trip to Freedom, Princessofchitown, Tipsy At the Bar)
- Longshot to Watch: It’s a Girl – if she clears early, she could hang on for a piece.
