The $10,000 Marathon Series Stakes returns to Grande Prairie on Sunday, July 20, 2025, as Race 6 on the card. Post time is set for 3:20 PM MT, and the race covers 1 1/16 miles on dirt. Restricted to four-year-olds and upward that have started for a claiming price of $6,250 or less, this second leg of the Marathon Series features a competitive field of five seasoned geldings, each with regional stakes experience and pedigrees built for stamina.
Contenders & Horse Profiles
| Horse Name | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | Age | Origin |
| Flash of Glory | Point of Entry – Sandi’s Ready (More Than Ready) | C. Snider | G. Gordon | 7 | KY |
| Shining Tiger | Smiling Tiger – Brooke’s Halo (Southern Halo) | C. Mead | L. Allen | 4 | CA |
| Simms | American Pharoah – Quarter Moon (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells) | K.A. Shearer | A. Larios | 6 | KY |
| Kiss Me Hello | Imperialism – Kiss Me Goodbye (Kissin Kris) | C. Rycroft | S. Williams | 5 | AB |
| The Beat | Dominus – Beat the Blues (Great Pyramid [IRE]) | J. Coney | T.R. Foster | 7 | KY |
Pedigree Insights & Stamina Potential
Flash of Glory, by Point of Entry, is bred for turf and distance, with More Than Ready adding versatility. He’s a proven router with solid late kick. Shining Tiger, by Smiling Tiger, is a stakes winner with sprint-to-route adaptability. His dam Brooke’s Halo was a Grade 2 winner, and the pedigree traces to Southern Halo and Northern Dancer. Simms, by American Pharoah, brings elite bloodlines and European stamina through Quarter Moon (IRE) and Sadler’s Wells. He’s a grinder with upside at longer distances. Kiss Me Hello, by Imperialism, is Alberta-bred and has shown consistency in local stakes. His dam’s line includes Kissin Kris, a known stamina influence. The Beat, by Dominus, is a veteran with tactical speed and a pedigree that leans toward middle-distance success.
Jockey & Trainer Matchups to Watch
Larris Allen (Shining Tiger) has guided the gelding to multiple stakes wins and knows how to time his late surge. Gordon Snider (Flash of Glory) is a respected regional conditioner with a knack for prepping distance runners. Antonio Larios (Simms) and Krista Shearer have teamed up for consistent top-three finishes in Alberta. Scott Williams (Kiss Me Hello) is a savvy local rider who excels in route races at Grande Prairie. Tevin Foster (The Beat) brings experience and aggressive tactics that could suit a front-running strategy.
Recent Form & Speed Figures
| Horse Name | Last Race Result | Notable Finish | Surface | Distance |
| Shining Tiger | 1st in Marathon Series Stakes (July 6) | Stakes Win | Dirt | 1 mile |
| Kiss Me Hello | 2nd in Marathon Series Stakes (July 6) | Neck behind | Dirt | 1 mile |
| Simms | 4th in Marathon Series Stakes (July 6) | Competitive | Dirt | 1 mile |
| The Beat | 5th in recent allowance | Needs rebound | Dirt | 6f |
| Flash of Glory | Fresh entry | Stakes debut | Dirt | 1 1/16m |
Predicted Finish & Strategy
Winner: Shining Tiger – proven stakes form, strong pedigree, tactical versatility
Place: Flash of Glory – fresh legs, distance pedigree, late kick potential
Show: Simms – grinding style, elite bloodlines, improving form
