Track: Tillamook County Fair (Tillamook, OR)
Distance: About 5 furlongs
Surface: Dirt
Purse: $7,250
Post Time: 2:30 PM PT
Field Size: 5 runners
Weight Conditions:
3-year-olds: 124 lbs
Older horses: 126 lbs
+2 lbs for each non-claiming win in 2025 (max 6 lbs)
Top Contenders
Roman Rush (KY) – Post 1
Trainer: D. Crystal
Jockey: J. E. Lopez
Weight: 128 lbs
Pedigree: Atreides × Livia Drusilla (by Roman Ruler)
Notes: Veteran gelding with strong local form. Inside draw and early speed make him dangerous.
Run Snappy (OH) – Post 2
Trainer: N. Lowe
Jockey: J. E. Rodriguez
Weight: 128 lbs
Pedigree: Runhappy × Floral Park (by Forest Wildcat)
Notes: Ohio-bred with solid sprint credentials. Could press the pace or stalk.
Christine’s Jack (CA) – Post 5
Trainer: J. Smith
Jockey: B. Nunnally
Weight: 128 lbs
Pedigree: Musketier (GER) × Kissamee Glitter (by Texas Glitter)
Notes: California-bred with experience in open company. Late kick could be effective if pace heats up.
Full Field Breakdown
| Post | Horse | Age/Sex | Jockey | Weight | Trainer | Pedigree |
| 1 | Roman Rush (KY) | 9/G | J. E. Lopez | 128 lbs | D. Crystal | Atreides × Livia Drusilla (Roman Ruler) |
| 2 | Run Snappy (OH) | 7/G | J. E. Rodriguez | 128 lbs | N. Lowe | Runhappy × Floral Park (Forest Wildcat) |
| 3 | Thirsty Thursday (CA) | 4/G | T. J. Carlson | 126 lbs | T. Birdrattler | Stay Thirsty × Brilliant Melody (Bertrando) |
| 4 | Chelsiesdanziglite (CA) | 5/G | J. Samuels | 128 lbs | K. S. Lyons | Winning Cause × Leaps ‘n Bounds (Vronsky) |
| 5 | Christine’s Jack (CA) | 9/G | B. Nunnally | 128 lbs | J. Smith | Musketier × Kissamee Glitter (Texas Glitter) |
Strategic Insights
Pace Scenario: Roman Rush and Run Snappy likely to contest the lead. Christine’s Jack and Thirsty Thursday could benefit from a pressured pace.
Track Bias: Tillamook’s short dirt sprints favor early speed, especially from inside posts.
Local Angle: All runners are seasoned veterans with regional stakes experience, making this a competitive field despite the modest purse.
Top Pick: Roman Rush
Value Play: Christine’s Jack
Longshot to Watch: Thirsty Thursday
Suggested Bets:
Win: Roman Rush
Exacta Box: Roman Rush / Christine’s Jack
Trifecta: Roman Rush / Run Snappy / Christine’s Jack
