Race Details
Date: August 14, 2025
Post Time: 2:20 PM ET
Distance: 6 furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $100,000 (Winner: $63,000)
The Miss Ohio Stakes is a premier juvenile sprint for Ohio-bred fillies, showcasing early speed, precocious pedigrees, and rising stars. With several maiden winners and stakes-tested fillies in the lineup, this race promises a fast and competitive dash to the wire.
Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| # | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Sire × Dam (Dam Sire) | Odds (Forecast) |
| 1 | Miss Elecktra | Fernando Becerra Salazar | Jason DaCosta | Jimmy Creed × Force of Passion (Speightstown) | 5/1 |
| 2 | Striking Lady | T.D. Houghton | Ricardo Bailey | Air Strike × Muttak Bay (Langfuhr) | 12/1 |
| 3 | Nava’s Gold | Luis Gonzalez | James Jackson | Tom’s d’Etat × Nava (Northern Afleet) | 8/1 |
| 4 | Kontiki | Fernando De La Cruz | Brad Cox | Midshipman × Hula Skirt (Harlan’s Holiday) | 2/1 Fav |
| 5 | Dynamic Vision | John McKee | Robert Cline | Dynamic Racer × Fone Yourself (Phone Trick) | 3/1 |
| 6 | Blue Tail Fly | Yan Aviles | William Cowans | Vekoma × Vertrazzo (Tiznow) | 10/1 |
| 7 | Dunn’s River | Ricardo Feliciano | Ricardo Bailey | Rivers Run Deep × I’m Ready (More Than Ready) | 6/1 |
Top Contenders to Watch
Kontiki – Midshipman × Hula Skirt
Trainer: Brad Cox
Jockey: Fernando De La Cruz
Form: Back-to-back wins including stakes score at Belterra Park
Pedigree Insight: Midshipman progeny excel in juvenile sprints; dam adds turf versatility
Dynamic Vision – Dynamic Racer × Fone Yourself
Trainer: Robert Cline
Jockey: John McKee
Form: Strong maiden win; runner-up to Kontiki in last stakes try
Pedigree Insight: Ohio-based sire Dynamic Racer adds speed; dam line supports sprinting
Miss Elecktra – Jimmy Creed × Force of Passion
Trainer: Jason DaCosta
Jockey: Fernando Becerra Salazar
Form: Stakes-placed; improving speed figures
Pedigree Insight: Jimmy Creed offspring known for early speed and dirt success
Race Analysis
Pace Scenario: Expect early speed from Kontiki, Dynamic Vision, and Dunn’s River. Miss Elecktra and Nava’s Gold may benefit from stalking trips.
Trainer Spotlight: Brad Cox brings national stakes experience, while Jason DaCosta and Ricardo Bailey have strong local records with juveniles.
Pedigree Play: Midshipman, Jimmy Creed, and Vekoma progeny are trending in juvenile sprint stakes.
Top Pick: Kontiki – proven stakes winner with tactical speed and class
Value Play: Miss Elecktra – improving form and strong pedigree
Longshot to Watch: Blue Tail Fly – Vekoma filly with upside and closing kick
Exacta Box: Kontiki / Dynamic Vision / Miss Elecktra
Trifecta Play: Kontiki over Dunn’s River and Nava’s Gold
