Race Overview
Race Name: NDTA Futurity
Track: North Dakota Horse Park, Fargo, ND
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 5½ furlongs
Purse: $18,000 (includes $12,600 in trophy money)
Eligibility: Two-Year-Old North Dakota-bred Thoroughbreds
Post Time: 3:00 PM CT
Field Size: 5 runners
Wagering Options: $2 Win/Place/Show, $1 Exacta, $.50 Trifecta, $.10 Superfecta, $1 Pick 3 (Races 7–9)
This stakes sprint is the premier juvenile race for North Dakota-bred 2-year-olds, offering a showcase for local breeding programs and emerging talent.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
1. Reckless Star (ND)
Pedigree: Launch Commander × Starship Mischief (by Gone Astray)
Trainer: Scott Horst
Jockey: Ricardo Martinez
Morning Line Odds: 3/5 (Favorite)
Notes: Dominant debut winner with sharp early speed. Launch Commander progeny are known for precocity. Horst is a top local conditioner. The one to beat.
2. Rachel’s Breeze (ND)
Pedigree: King Cha Cha × Direct Breeze (by Shore Breeze)
Trainer: Tristin Hurley
Jockey: Brian Beetem
Morning Line Odds: 10/1
Notes: Lightly raced filly with a turf-influenced pedigree. May need more experience to contend at this level.
3. Winhi (ND)
Pedigree: Exhi × Doggerwinii (by Maltese Dog)
Trainer: Mark Allery
Jockey: Larren Delorme
Morning Line Odds: 5/2
Notes: Gelding with solid maiden win and improving speed figures. Exhi offspring often excel in sprints. Logical challenger to the favorite.
4. Phenomenal Fedora (ND)
Pedigree: Phenomenalmoon × Flying Fedora (by Lyre)
Trainer: Mark Allery
Jockey: Bryan McNeil
Morning Line Odds: 8/1
Notes: Stablemate to Winhi. Has shown flashes of ability but needs to improve to hit the board. Pedigree suggests late development.
5. Hold My Earrings (ND)
Pedigree: Calculated Risker × Chesapeake Spring (by Bullsbay)
Trainer: R.J. Haar
Jockey: Mike T. Luark
Morning Line Odds: 6/1
Notes: Filly with a strong closing kick. Bullsbay influence adds stamina. Could surprise if pace heats up early.
| Position | Horse | Reasoning |
| 1st | Reckless Star | Sharp debut, top connections, tactical speed |
| 2nd | Winhi | Improving form, strong pedigree, competitive barn |
| 3rd | Hold My Earrings | Late-running style, value play for exotics |
Win Bet: Reckless Star
Exacta Box: Reckless Star / Winhi / Hold My Earrings
Trifecta Play: Reckless Star over Winhi and Hold My Earrings
Longshot to Watch: Phenomenal Fedora – potential upside with pedigree and jockey switch
