The Distaff Series Stakes (Race 5) at Grande Prairie is a competitive sprint for fillies and mares aged three and up, scheduled for Saturday, July 27, 2025, at 2:55 PM MT. Run over six furlongs on fast dirt, this $10,000 starter stakes is restricted to horses that have either raced for a claiming price of $6,250 or started twice on a Class B track in 2024/25. With a blend of seasoned veterans and rising contenders.
Field Overview & Post Positions
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Pedigree (Sire × Dam by Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Dazzling Mist (FL) | Garfield Gordon | Lyle Magnuson | 7 | Astrology × Midnight Angelus by Midnight Lute |
| 2 | Night Flyer (KY) | R Lunan | C Mead | 5 | Mr. Z × Devil House by Chester House |
| 3 | Jacrodra’s Devil (CA) | Larris Allen | Lyle Magnuson | 6 | Smiling Tiger × Starship Duchess by Speightstown |
| 4 | Skip’s Rock (AB) | Jose Rocha | Travis Robson | 5 | Central Banker × Lester by Offlee Wild |
| 5 | Jasmine Chieftain (CA) | Andre Powell | Shawn Calfrobe | 7 | Bold Chieftain × Deputy Miss by Posse |
Top Contenders & Tactical Breakdown
Jacrodra’s Devil – Form Horse with Stakes Credentials
Trainer: Lyle Magnuson
Jockey: Larris Allen
Pedigree: Smiling Tiger × Starship Duchess
Skip’s Rock – Local Threat with Speed Pedigree
Trainer: Travis Robson
Jockey: Jose Rocha
Pedigree: Central Banker × Lester
Dazzling Mist – Veteran Mare with Class B Experience
Trainer: Lyle Magnuson
Jockey: Garfield Gordon
Pedigree: Astrology × Midnight Angelus
Betting Strategy & Pace Scenario
Likely Pace: Moderate to fast. Skip’s Rock and Jacrodra’s Devil may vie for early control.
Best Closer: Jasmine Chieftain
Value Play: Night Flyer – lightly raced and bred for late kick
Jacrodra’s Devil – proven stakes form and tactical speed
Skip’s Rock – pace presence and local connections
Night Flyer – potential upset with pedigree upside
The 2025 Distaff Series Stakes at Grande Prairie features standout fillies like Jacrodra’s Devil, Skip’s Rock, and Dazzling Mist, each with pedigrees rooted in sprint excellence. With top trainers like Lyle Magnuson and Travis Robson, and sires such as Smiling Tiger, Central Banker, and Astrology.
