Horse Race Preview: Race 7 – Bob Barry Memorial Stakes at Remington Park

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Race Overview

Venue: Remington Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Race: Bob Barry Memorial Stakes (Fillies & Mares, 3YO+)

Time: 8:48 PM CDT (Race 7)

Surface/Distance: Turf, 7 furlongs + 110 yards (~1509m)

Purse: $50,000 — Winner $31,500; 2nd $10,000; 3rd $5,000; 4th $3,500

Field Size: 6 runners

Expected Weather & Track Conditions

Forecast: Clear skies, warm evening, ~35°C at post

Wind: Light southerly breeze — minimal impact on pace.

Turf: Firm to good-firm; recent cards have played fair to both front-runners and stalkers, with a slight lean toward tactical speed.

Morning line odds are indicative; check live boards for updates.

Maybe Dolcie (Draw 1)Elliott / Craddock

Profile: Honest filly with tactical speed; 4 wins from 14 starts.

Last run: 6th of 9 at RP 7f (good), behind Take Me Serious; raced 4–5 wide, flattened late.

Positives: Rail draw could allow a ground-saving trip.

Negatives: Needs to reverse form with several rivals here.

Take Me Serious (Draw 2)Eramia / Offolter

Profile: 7 wins from 20 starts; ultra-consistent with 90% top-3 strike rate.

Last run: Won RP 7f (good) by 2L over Doudoudouwanadance; seized lead, controlled fractions.

Positives: Proven pace control; thrives at this trip.

Negatives: Faces sharper closers if pace heats up.

Doudoudouwanadance (Draw 3)Diego / Williams

Profile: 6 wins from 21; versatile running style.

Last run: 2nd to Take Me Serious at RP 7f (good); pressed pace, couldn’t get by.

Positives: Consistent; can stalk or press.

Negatives: Needs a stronger pace to turn tables.

Talkin Cadee (Draw 4)Quinonez / Young

Profile: 6 wins from 23; strong late kick when pace is honest.

Last run: 3rd to Take Me Serious; boxed in twice, finished well.

Positives: Trouble trip last time; upgrade if pace collapses.

Negatives: Needs racing luck from mid-gate.

Miss Code West (Draw 5)Wethey Jr. / Scholl

Profile: Class standout — 10 wins from 14; multiple stakes wins.

Last run: 2nd at RP 6f (fast) to Letta’s Legacy; 4-wide bid, couldn’t reel in winner.

Positives: Highest official rating (102); proven at 7f+; tactical versatility.

Negatives: Short price; must handle step back up in trip off sprint prep.

Nice Neighbor (Draw 6)Alvarez / Calhoun

Profile: 6 wins from 16; 81% top-3 strike rate.

Last run: 6th at RP 6f (fast) behind Letta’s Legacy; outpaced late.

Positives: Top trainer; can stalk from wide draw.

Negatives: Needs form rebound; wide trip risk.

Pace & Race Shape

Likely leaders: Take Me Serious (2), Miss Code West (5)

Pressers: Doudoudouwanadance (3), Maybe Dolcie (1)

Closers: Talkin Cadee (4), Nice Neighbor (6)

Shape projection: Honest but not suicidal pace; tactical speed should be rewarded, but a clean trip closer could pounce late.

Suggested Wagers

Win (primary): Miss Code West (5) — Class edge; acceptable down to 2/1.

Value Win/Place: Talkin Cadee (4) — Trouble trip last time; 6/1+ is playable.

Exacta: 5 with 2,4 (key Miss Code West over Take Me Serious/Talkin Cadee).

Trifecta: 5 over 2,4 over 1,2,3,4,6 — leverage class with value underneath.

Longshot exotics: Include Nice Neighbor (6) in 3rd for trifecta bombs.

Key Betting Angles

Miss Code West — Highest rating, stakes-proven, tactical speed.

Take Me Serious — Pace control threat; hard to leave out of exactas.

Talkin Cadee — Hidden form; upgrade if pace scenario shifts.

Doudoudouwanadance — Consistent, but needs right setup to win.