Location: 10180 Hwy 89, Evanston, Wyoming
Surface: Dirt
Distance: 6 Furlongs
Eligibility: 2‑Year‑Old Thoroughbreds
Purse: $50,000
Scheduled Post Time: 4:52 PM MDT / 3:52 PM PDT
Venue Description
Wyoming Downs is a seasonal summer racing venue known for:
A tight dirt oval with short turns and a relatively short stretch.
A surface that is typically fast, dry, and speed‑favoring due to Wyoming’s warm, arid climate.
A jockey colony composed of regional riders familiar with local horses and juvenile stakes dynamics.
A racing environment where early speed and clean breaks are crucial, especially in 2‑year‑old sprint stakes.
The Bill Hartack Thoroughbred Futurity is one of the track’s premier juvenile races, often producing future regional stakes winners.
Expected Weather Conditions
Temperature: 88°F
Humidity: 28%
Wind: 12 mph WNW (crosswind, slight advantage to outside stalkers)
Sky: Sunny
Track Condition: Fast
Impact: Warm, dry weather favors front‑running juveniles and pace‑pressers.
Full Field Analysis – Bill Hartack Thoroughbred Futurity
Post 1 – Wyoming Wildfire
Trainer: K. Bredeson Jockey: Ricardo Moreno Morning Line: 5‑2 (Favorite) Running Style: Break‑and‑go speed Last Three Finishes:
1st – Wyoming Downs Maiden (Fast)
2nd – Utah Futurity Trial (Fast)
3rd – Wyoming Downs Juvenile Prep (Fast) Analysis: Elite gate speed and strong finishing ability. Moreno is one of the best juvenile riders in the region. Rail draw is ideal for a horse who breaks sharply and stays straight. Major contender.
Post 2 – Prairie Prospect
Trainer: J. McDonald Jockey: Trevor Simpson Morning Line: 6‑1 Running Style: Mid‑pack burst Last Three Finishes:
3rd – Wyoming Downs Maiden (Fast)
4th – Lethbridge Juvenile Prep (Fast)
2nd – Grande Prairie Maiden Claiming (Fast) Analysis: Strong late burst but inconsistent early. Needs a clean break to compete. Simpson is excellent at keeping horses straight, but Prospect is more likely to hit the board than win.
Post 3 – Western Rocket
Trainer: C. O’Rourke Jockey: Jose Rocha Morning Line: 4‑1 Running Style: Tactical speed Last Three Finishes:
1st – Utah Futurity Trial (Fast)
2nd – Wyoming Downs Maiden (Fast)
1st – Evergreen Park Maiden (Fast) Analysis: One of the most consistent juveniles in the region. Rocha fits him perfectly. Rocket breaks well, accelerates quickly, and maintains strong stride efficiency. Major threat.
Post 4 – High Plains Dancer
Trainer: M. Thompson Jockey: Adrian Flores Morning Line: 10‑1 Running Style: Deep closer Last Three Finishes:
5th – Wyoming Downs Maiden (Fast)
4th – Utah Claiming (Fast)
3rd – Wyoming Downs Claiming (Fast) Analysis: Closers rarely win juvenile sprints at Wyoming Downs due to the short stretch. Dancer has talent but needs a meltdown scenario. More likely to finish mid‑pack.
Post 5 – Corona’s Kid
Trainer: S. Arriaga Jockey: Luis Negron Morning Line: 8‑1 Running Style: Front‑running speed Last Three Finishes:
1st – Wyoming Downs Maiden (Fast)
1st – Lethbridge Juvenile Maiden (Fast)
2nd – Evergreen Park Trial (Fast) Analysis: Pure speed. Negron is aggressive and will send. If Kid breaks cleanly, he can outrun many in this field. Dangerous if he gets a clean jump.
Post 6 – Northern Prairie Star
Trainer: J. Evans Jockey: Ken Tohill Morning Line: 7‑2 Running Style: Pace‑pressing stalker Last Three Finishes:
2nd – Wyoming Downs Juvenile Prep (Fast)
3rd – Evergreen Park Maiden (Fast)
1st – Lethbridge Maiden (Fast) Analysis: Veteran juvenile with strong tactical speed. Tohill is one of the best riders in the region and excels with horses who break well but don’t need the lead. Major contender.
Post 7 – Alberta Renegade
Trainer: D. Dominguez Jockey: Israel Hernandez Morning Line: 12‑1 Running Style: Mid‑pack stalker Last Three Finishes:
4th – Wyoming Downs Maiden (Fast)
3rd – Lethbridge Maiden (Fast)
1st – Grande Prairie Maiden Claiming (Fast) Analysis: Stepping up sharply in class. Has grit but lacks the speed figures of the top contenders. More likely to finish mid‑pack.
Post 8 – Prairie Prince
Trainer: J. Arriaga Jockey: Abner Adorno Morning Line: 5‑1 Running Style: Pace‑pressing stalker Last Three Finishes:
2nd – Utah Futurity Trial (Fast)
3rd – Wyoming Downs Maiden (Fast)
1st – Evergreen Park Optional Claiming (Fast) Analysis: Strong tactical speed and excellent consistency. Adorno is a top stakes rider and will keep him straight and focused. Major contender.
Race Shape & Pace Projection
Early Speed: Wyoming Wildfire, Corona’s Kid
Pressers: Western Rocket, Northern Prairie Star, Prairie Prince
Mid‑Pack: Prairie Prospect, Alberta Renegade
Closers: High Plains Dancer
Expected Pace: Extremely fast Impact: Favors clean breakers and tactical stalkers (Western Rocket, Northern Prairie Star, Prairie Prince)
Projected Order of Finish
Western Rocket (Post 3) – Best blend of break speed + sustained acceleration
Wyoming Wildfire (Post 1) – Rail speed holds on for a strong finish
Northern Prairie Star (Post 6) – Tactical speed keeps him competitive
Prairie Prince (Post 8) – Reliable stalker for exotics
