The Sprint Series Stakes (Race 6) at Grande Prairie Racecourse is a high-octane sprint for three-year-olds and upward, set for Saturday, July 27, 2025, at 3:20 PM MT. This six-furlong dirt starter stakes offers a $10,000 purse and is restricted to horses that have raced for a claiming price of $6,250 or started twice on a Class B track in 2023/24. With a field of seasoned geldings and proven sprinters.
Field Overview & Post Positions
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Age | Pedigree (Sire × Dam by Dam Sire) |
| 1 | Little J P (PA) | Larris Allen | Lyle Ferguson | 5 | Prospect Park × Dances On Water by In Excess (IRE) |
| 2 | Crown Ruler (KY) | Trevor Simpson | Garry Marks | 7 | Tizway × Political Prophet by Mineshaft |
| 3 | Saburo’s Grace (PA) | Garfield Gordon | Lyle Magnuson | 5 | Saburo × Miz Graycee by Mizzen Mast |
| 4 | Papichulo (AB) | Richard Lunan | C Mead | 7 | Schramsberg × Gone in a Whisper by Langfuhr |
| 5 | El Dorado Storm (BC) | Jose Rocha | Travis Robson | 7 | Coast Guard × Kula Girl by Hesabull |
| 6 | Walktheline (CA) | Antonio Larios | Daniel Oberholtzer | 7 | Liaison × Ginger Light by Colony Light |
Top Contenders & Tactical Breakdown
El Dorado Storm – Rail Speed and Stakes Experience
Trainer: Travis Robson
Jockey: Jose Rocha
Pedigree: Coast Guard × Kula Girl
Saburo’s Grace – Tactical Gelding with Late Kick
Trainer: Lyle Magnuson
Jockey: Garfield Gordon
Pedigree: Saburo × Miz Graycee
Ekati’s Zoom Zoom – Front-Runner with Upside
Trainer: Jim Depew
Jockey: Andre Powell
Pedigree: Tale of Ekati × Don’t Change Me
Betting Strategy & Pace Scenario
Likely Pace: Fast. El Dorado Storm and Ekati’s Zoom Zoom will likely duel early.
Best Closer: Saburo’s Grace
Value Play: Walktheline – veteran with back class and sneaky late kick
El Dorado Storm – rail draw, sharp form, and sprint pedigree
Saburo’s Grace – tactical trip and late punch
Ekati’s Zoom Zoom – improving 4YO with early speed
The 2025 Sprint Series Stakes at Grande Prairie features top contenders like El Dorado Storm, Saburo’s Grace, and Ekati’s Zoom Zoom, each with pedigrees rooted in sprint excellence. With sires such as Coast Guard, Saburo, and Tale of Ekati, and trainers like Travis Robson and Lyle Magnuson, this six-furlong dirt sprint is a must-watch for fans of Western Canadian racing, starter stakes handicapping, and geldings with sprint pedigrees.
