Race: Prairie Gold Juvenile Stakes
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Track: Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA
Distance: 5½ furlongs (Dirt)
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $100,000
Eligibility: 2-year-olds
Post Time: 6:10 PM CT
Race Number: 6
Field Overview & Entries
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam, by Dam Sire) | Morning Line Odds |
| 1 | Lexi’s Comeback | Ben Curtis | Jon W. Newbold | Competitive Edge – Lexi On the Move (Posse) | 5/1 |
| 2 | Mercilesanihilator | Jareth Loveberry | Larry Rivelli | Audible – Gadabout (More Than Ready) | 5/2 (Fav) |
| 3 | Old Money | Elvin Gonzalez | Jayde J. Gelner | Goldencents – Lady Genius (Smart Strike) | 8/1 |
| 4 | Mo Beach Time | Betty Jo Williams | Nik G. Goodwin | Omaha Beach – It’s Mo Time (Indian Charlie) | 15/1 |
| 5 | Street Player | Francisco Arrieta | Nolan Ramsey | Street Boss – Ultimate Force (Smart Strike) | 3/1 |
| 6 | Good Civilian | Christopher Elliott | Genaro Garcia | Good Samaritan – Lei It On Me (Curlin) | 4/1 |
| 7 | Red Lad | Joseph C. Bealmear | Paul McEntee | American Pharoah – Colorado Class (Elusive Quality) | 6/1 |
| 8 | Fleek | Ken S. Tohill | Kevin Eikleberry | Flat Out – On Fleek (Not For Love) | 15/1 |
Race Analysis & Contender Breakdown
Mercilesanihilator
Trainer: Larry Rivelli
Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Pedigree: Audible × Gadabout
Form: Sharp maiden winner at Hawthorne
Outlook: Fastest on paper and trained by a Midwest juvenile specialist. Tactical speed and strong connections make him the one to beat.
Street Player
Trainer: Nolan Ramsey
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Pedigree: Street Boss × Ultimate Force
Form: Dominant debut winner at Churchill Downs
Outlook: Has the class edge and a strong pedigree for sprinting. Dangerous if he breaks cleanly.
Good Civilian
Trainer: Genaro Garcia
Jockey: Christopher Elliott
Pedigree: Good Samaritan × Lei It On Me
Form: Won debut at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Outlook: Improving colt with a strong late kick. Could capitalize if the pace is hot.
Lexi’s Comeback
Trainer: Jon W. Newbold
Jockey: Ben Curtis
Pedigree: Competitive Edge × Lexi On the Move
Form: Game maiden winner at Prairie Meadows
Outlook: Local experience and solid speed figures make him a live longshot.
Pedigree Spotlight
Mercilesanihilator (Audible): By a Florida Derby winner; dam adds turf and sprint versatility.
Street Player (Street Boss): Street Boss is a top sprint sire; dam by Smart Strike adds class.
Good Civilian (Good Samaritan): From a turf-oriented sire line; dam by Curlin adds stamina.
Red Lad (American Pharoah): Triple Crown sire; dam line adds turf and route potential.
Top Pick: Mercilesanihilator – Fastest on paper and trained by a juvenile stakes specialist.
Value Play: Good Civilian – Strong closer with upside and a versatile pedigree.
Exacta Box: Mercilesanihilator / Street Player / Good Civilian
Longshot to Watch: Lexi’s Comeback – Local runner with improving form and a solid pedigree.
