• Purse: $75,000
• Distance: 6 Furlongs
• Surface: Dirt
• Eligibility: Iowa‑Bred 3‑Year‑Old Fillies
Scheduled Post Time: 8:52 PM CT
Venue Information — Prairie Meadows (Altoona, Iowa)
Track Type: 1‑mile dirt oval
Surface Profile: Speed‑favoring, especially at 6 furlongs
Stretch: Long home stretch that rewards sustained speed
Historical Stakes Profile: The Bob Bryant typically goes to fillies with early foot and the ability to maintain pace through the lane
Expected Weather Conditions (Altoona, IA)
Temperature: 79°F
Humidity: 64%
Wind: 9 mph S (crosswind)
Precipitation: 15% chance
Projected Track Condition: Fast Impact: A fast Prairie Meadows surface heavily favors early speed and tactical stalkers. Closers need a pace meltdown to win.
FIELD ANALYSIS — HORSE‑BY‑HORSE BREAKDOWN
(Post positions, morning‑line odds, jockeys, trainers, recent form, and tactical projections)
Post 1 — Prairie Princess — 5/2 ML
Jockey: Alex Canchari Trainer: Kelly Von Hemel
Profile & Running Style
A rail‑draw speed filly with sharp early acceleration. Breaks well and loves to dictate terms.
Recent Finishes
1st — Allowance (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
2nd — MSW (PRM) — 5.5f Dirt — Fast
3rd — MSW (OP) — 6f Dirt — Fast
Strengths
Rail draw ideal for her gate speed
Proven at Prairie Meadows
Canchari excels with front‑running fillies
Concerns
Pressure from outside could compromise her
Needs a clean break
Projected Trip
Straight to the lead; catch‑me‑if‑you‑can scenario.
Post 2 — Iowa Starlet — 4/1 ML
Jockey: Ken Tohill Trainer: Lynn Chleborad
Profile & Running Style
A tactical stalker who sits just behind the speed and pounces late.
Recent Finishes
3rd — Allowance (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
1st — MSW (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
2nd — MSW (PRM) — 5.5f Dirt — Fast
Strengths
Consistent speed figures
Strong finishing ability
Tohill is excellent at timing moves
Concerns
Needs pace pressure on the leaders
Can get stuck inside behind tiring horses
Projected Trip
Pocket trip behind Prairie Princess; dangerous if the rail opens.
Post 3 — Cyclone Belle — 6/1 ML
Jockey: Walter De La Cruz Trainer: Karl Broberg
Profile & Running Style
A versatile filly who can stalk or press depending on the pace.
Recent Finishes
2nd — Allowance (HOU) — 6f Dirt — Fast
4th — MSW (HOU) — 6f Dirt — Fast
1st — MSW (PRM) — 5.5f Dirt — Fast
Strengths
Broberg excels with improving 3‑year‑olds
Tactical versatility
Strong middle‑move ability
Concerns
Hasn’t shown elite finishing kick
Needs a clean outside trip
Projected Trip
Tracking 2–3 lengths off the lead; first to challenge the pacesetter.
Post 4 — Des Moines Diva — 7/2 ML
Jockey: Elvin Gonzalez Trainer: Jon Arnett
Profile & Running Style
A closer with a big late kick, unusual for Prairie Meadows sprint stakes.
Recent Finishes
1st — Allowance (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
3rd — Allowance (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
1st — MSW (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
Strengths
Best late pace figures in the field
Gonzalez is patient and strong in the lane
Proven at the distance
Concerns
Prairie Meadows is not kind to deep closers
Needs a hot pace to set up her run
Projected Trip
Last early; flying late if the leaders duel.
Post 5 — Hawkeye Honey — 10/1 ML
Jockey: Glenn Corbett Trainer: Dick Clark
Profile & Running Style
A mid‑pack filly with grinding stamina.
Recent Finishes
4th — Allowance (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
2nd — MSW (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
5th — MSW (PRM) — 5.5f Dirt — Fast
Strengths
Consistent effort every start
Corbett is excellent at saving ground
Can capitalize if pace collapses
Concerns
Lacks top‑end speed
Needs perfect trip to win
Projected Trip
Mid‑pack, grinding late for a minor award.
Post 6 — Iowa Gold Rush — 12/1 ML
Jockey: Alberto Pusac Trainer: Doug Anderson
Profile & Running Style
A longshot speed filly who may try to pressure the favorite early.
Recent Finishes
5th — Allowance (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
1st — MSW (PRM) — 5.5f Dirt — Fast
6th — MSW (PRM) — 6f Dirt — Fast
Strengths
Early speed
Improving form
Outside draw gives options
Concerns
Pace‑dependent
Fades late against stronger company
Projected Trip
Pressing Prairie Princess early; likely fades late.
PACE & TACTICAL OUTLOOK
Projected Early Leaders:
Prairie Princess
Iowa Gold Rush
Cyclone Belle
Mid‑Pack Stalkers:
Iowa Starlet
Hawkeye Honey
Closers:
Des Moines Diva
Pace Projection: Fast and contested. Prairie Princess will be pressured by Iowa Gold Rush and Cyclone Belle, setting up a potential late run from Iowa Starlet or Des Moines Diva.
Winner: Iowa Starlet (Post 2)
Runner‑Up: Prairie Princess (Post 1)
Third: Des Moines Diva (Post 4)
Fourth: Cyclone Belle (Post 3)
