Horse Race Preview: Race 7 – Dover Stakes at Delaware Park

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Race Details

Date: August 14, 2025

Post Time: 3:42 PM ET

Distance: 6 furlongs

Surface: Dirt

Purse: $75,000 (Winner: $47,250)

The Dover Stakes showcases eight promising 2-year-old males, many coming off sharp maiden wins. With pedigrees rooted in speed and stamina, and several top Mid-Atlantic trainers represented, this stakes sprint promises fireworks from gate to wire.

Full Field Breakdown: Horses, Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees

#HorseJockeyTrainerSire × Dam (Dam Sire)Forecast Odds
1Magic WalletVictor CarrascoClaudio GonzalezDivining Rod × In Dad’s Wallet (Medaglia d’Oro)5/2 Fav
2Blue Forty TwoGabriel MaldonadoChristophe SealeAudible × Evasive Storm (Elusive Quality)10/1
3Majestic BlueCarol CedenoLynn AshbyBlofeld × Tiz Majesty (Tiz Wonderful)10/1
4Max CapacityAngel CruzRichard SillamanMaxfield × Madam Mom (Uncaptured)7/2
5Lundi LootJose BatistaLynn AshbyFirst Mondays × Persnickity (Value Plus)8/1
6Mr. SupremeYedsit HazlewoodJose CorralesFirst Mondays × Yes It’s Red (Yes It’s True)10/1
7Wall ArtJaime RodriguezKieron MageeCode of Honor × Twirling Owen (Twirling Candy)4/1
8Probably DreamingCarlos LopezGary CapuanoImprobable × Dreaming as Always (Broken Vow)6/1

Top Contenders to Watch

Magic WalletDivining Rod × In Dad’s Wallet

Trainer: Claudio Gonzalez

Jockey: Victor Carrasco

Form: Won debut at Colonial Downs with a powerful 5-wide move

Pedigree Insight: By Divining Rod, a proven Mid-Atlantic sire; dam adds class via Medaglia d’Oro

Max CapacityMaxfield × Madam Mom

Trainer: Richard Sillaman

Jockey: Angel Cruz

Form: Dominant 4-length maiden win at Colonial Downs

Pedigree Insight: Maxfield progeny are excelling in juvenile stakes; dam adds precocity

Wall ArtCode of Honor × Twirling Owen

Trainer: Kieron Magee

Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez

Form: Explosive 7¾-length win at Delaware Park

Pedigree Insight: Code of Honor offspring showing early speed; dam by Twirling Candy adds versatility

Race Analysis

Pace Scenario: Expect early pressure from Magic Wallet, Max Capacity, and Wall Art. Mr. Supreme and Probably Dreaming may benefit from a stalking trip.

Trainer Spotlight: Lynn Ashby sends out two entries (Majestic Blue and Lundi Loot), both with solid maiden wins and pedigree upside.

Pedigree Play: Maxfield, Code of Honor, and Improbable progeny are trending upward in juvenile stakes across the East Coast.

Top Pick: Magic Wallet – tactical speed, sharp debut, and strong pedigree
Value Play: Probably Dreaming – Improbable colt with upside and closing kick
Longshot to Watch: Majestic Blue – Blofeld gelding with sneaky form and local connections

Exacta Box: Magic Wallet / Max Capacity / Wall Art
Trifecta Play: Magic Wallet over Probably Dreaming and Mr. Supreme