The $75,000 Sylvia Bishop Memorial Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is set for Saturday, July 26, 2025, featuring six West Virginia-bred 3-year-old fillies over 7 furlongs on dirt. This stakes event is a cornerstone of the local racing calendar, offering a competitive field with strong pedigrees, seasoned trainers, and rising jockey talent.
Contenders Breakdown: Horses, Pedigrees & Form
| Horse | Sire – Dam (Dam Sire) | Recent Form | Official Rating |
| Zip Start | Upstart – Dancing for Glory (Exchange Rate) | 2nd in last start, 2L behind Maggie’s Girl | 84 |
| Italian Song | Mitole – Saturday Nthe Park (Any Given Saturday) | Won maiden by 4L | 81 |
| Summon the Glam | Juba – Summon the Spirit (Summer Bird) | 2nd to Over the Bull | 79 |
| Over the Bull | Bullsbay – Over You (Overanalyze) | Won by 3¼L over Summon the Glam | 76 |
| Our Miss Crossbow | Cross Traffic – Our Miss Bop (Bop) | Won by 4L over Smokin Lady | 75 |
| Our Street Angel | Street Boss – Rocky’s Angel (Rock Slide) | Won by 3L over Marilyn Moonroe | 75 |
Pedigree Insight:
Zip Start boasts the highest rating and a pedigree rooted in speed and stamina via Upstart.
Italian Song, by Mitole, is bred for sprint dominance and showed promise in her maiden win.
Summon the Glam is a consistent placer with a pedigree that leans toward late kickers.
Jockey & Trainer Profiles
| Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
| Zip Start | Arnaldo Bocachica | Jeff C. Runco |
| Italian Song | Walter Cullum | Jeff C. Runco |
| Summon the Glam | Gustavo Larrosa | Kristy Petty |
| Over the Bull | Denis Vicente Araujo | Michael E. Sterling |
| Our Miss Crossbow | Angel Cruz | Jeff C. Runco |
| Our Street Angel | Larry C. Reynolds | Timothy C. Grams |
Trainer Spotlight:
Jeff Runco fields three entries, including top-rated Zip Start, showcasing his dominance in West Virginia stakes.
Kristy Petty brings a sharp contender in Summon the Glam, who’s knocking on the door for a breakthrough.
Michael Sterling and Timothy Grams are respected local conditioners with proven stakes success.
Race Analysis & Betting Insights
Zip Start enters as the morning line favorite (7/5), with tactical speed and a pedigree built for this distance.
Italian Song is the value play, improving rapidly and bred for 7f success.
Over the Bull and Summon the Glam have a budding rivalry, with Over the Bull holding the edge in their last meeting.
Our Miss Crossbow is a sleeper pick with a sharp win last out and a pedigree that suggests versatility.
