Race Details
Event: Prairie Rose Stakes (Overnight Stakes)
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: 7:48 PM CT
Venue: Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA
Distance: 6 furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $50,000
Broadcast: TVG, FanDuel Racing
Recent Performance:
Legadema won her last race at Churchill Downs by three lengths, showcasing strong early speed.
Halina’s Forte finished second in the Winning Colors Stakes (G3), displaying late acceleration.
Talkin Tipsy placed third in the Sugar Maple Stakes, proving her stamina.
Top Horses, Jockeys & Trainers
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree |
| Stone Cold Lover (OK) | Alfredo Triana Jr. | Scott Corderman | Sired by Bradester, out of Full of Sass (by Borrego) |
| Legadema (KY) | Martin Garcia | Philip A. Bauer | Sired by Arrogate, out of Scarlet Love (by Not For Love) |
| Talkin Tipsy (FL) | Ken S. Tohill | Jon G. Arnett | Sired by Greenpointcrusader, out of Tipsy Toes (by Got the Last Laugh) |
| Halina’s Forte (FL) | Tyler W. Bacon | Philip A. Bauer | Sired by Mitole, out of Lunarlady (by Yes It’s True) |
| Faith Alone (KY) | Walter De La Cruz | Joe S. Offolter | Sired by Liam’s Map, out of Bitty Kitty (by Kitten’s Joy) |
| Charlee Mae (KY) | Elvin Gonzalez | Jose R. Gonzalez Jr. | Sired by Gormley, out of Corinthian Luck (by Corinthian) |
Race Analysis & Prediction
The Prairie Rose Stakes is a competitive sprint for fillies and mares aged three and up, featuring a strong field of speedsters and closers. This year’s lineup includes several graded stakes performers, setting up an exciting battle.
Legadema enters as the morning-line favorite, having dominated her last race at Churchill Downs. Her Arrogate pedigree suggests elite sprinting ability, and with Martin Garcia aboard, she’s a strong contender.
Halina’s Forte, trained by Philip A. Bauer, has shown explosive late speed and could capitalize if the pace is fast.
Talkin Tipsy is the wild card, having shown strong closing ability in her last race. If the frontrunners tire, she could surge late.
Best Bets & Predictions
Win Bet: Legadema (5-2) – Strong pedigree and top jockey.
Exacta Box: Legadema / Halina’s Forte – Speed duel potential.
Longshot Play: Talkin Tipsy (4-1) – Late-running threat.
