Race Details
- Event: Nebraska Hall of Fame Stakes
- Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
- Time: 4:25 PM CT
- Venue: Legacy Downs, Nebraska
- Distance: 1 mile (Dirt)
- Purse: $30,000
- Eligible Horses: 3-Year-Olds & Up
Field Overview & Contenders
The Nebraska Hall of Fame Stakes at Legacy Downs features a competitive lineup of seasoned thoroughbreds, each bringing speed, stamina, and pedigree strength to the track. With a one-mile distance, expect a strategic race where pace control and endurance will be crucial.
Top Horses to Watch
- Seven Flat (KY) – Flatter x Stormy Caress (Stormy Atlantic)
- Trainer: A.H. Hines
- Jockey: V.J. Bailon
- Owner: Annie Hansen Hines & Jeffery Cox
- Key Strengths: Proven miler with strong finishing ability.
- Verb (KY) – Dialed In x Pajama Bottom (Include)
- Trainer: D.C. Anderson
- Jockey: T. Cunningham
- Owner: Nick Fudge
- Key Strengths: Elite pedigree with speed-focused genetics.
- Nullarbor (KY) – Candy Ride x Katherine (Distorted Humor)
- Trainer: S. Condon
- Jockey: B. Quinonez
- Owner: 2moede4u Racing
- Key Strengths: Consistent performer with strong closing ability.
- Subsidize (KY) – Into Mischief x Diva Star (Cherokee Run)
- Trainer: T.D. Rushton
- Jockey: B. Nunnally
- Owner: Rushton Thoroughbreds LLC
- Key Strengths: Speedy front-runner with aggressive racing style.
- Roman Giant (KY) – Carpe Diem x Bestinthebusiness (Ghostzapper)
- Trainer: W.J. McDonald
- Jockey: C. Fackler
- Owner: Tom Julius
- Key Strengths: Dominant sprinter with high win percentage.
- Thundershook (KY) – Super Saver x Song Cat (Unbridled’s Song)
- Trainer: D. Dieter
- Jockey: R. Hisby
- Owner: Dalton Dieter & Craig Wulf
- Key Strengths: Proven stakes performer with strong stamina.
- Forced Ranking (KY) – Mastery x Market Magic (After Market)
- Trainer: S. Condon
- Jockey: J.A. Medina
- Owner: 308 Racing Stables
- Key Strengths: Front-runner with endurance.
- Lochmoor (AR) – Laurie’s Rocket x Copperelle (Elusive Quality)
- Trainer: L.D. Donlin Jr.
- Jockey: A.B. Ramos
- Owner: William Kennedy Jr.
- Key Strengths: Strong late closer with Nebraska-bred advantage.
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
- Pace Projection: Expect Subsidize and Roman Giant to set the early pace, while Nullarbor and Lochmoor will likely close late.
- Best Bet: Nullarbor to Win – Strong speed figures and elite pedigree.
- Value Bet: Seven Flat to Place – Consistent top-three finisher.
- Longshot Play: Lochmoor to Show – Nebraska-bred advantage on home turf.
