Fonner Park (700 E. Stolley Park Road, Grand Island, Nebraska) hosts the 30th running of the Orphan Kist Stakes on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This $25,000-added Listed stakes race is restricted to Nebraska-bred fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and upward, and is run at 6 furlongs on the main dirt track as Race 9 on the 10-race card. The scheduled post time is 5:22 PM CT.
Expected weather conditions in Grand Island forecast a typical mid-March day with highs in the low-to-mid 50s°F (around 50-55°F / 10-13°C), lows near 35-40°F, light to moderate winds, and mostly dry/partly sunny skies with negligible precipitation chance (0-10%). No rain or snow is expected, so the track condition should be fast—favoring speed and early tactical types on Fonner Park’s tight, main-track dirt oval.
A solid field of seven Nebraska-bred fillies and mares lines up (weights: 3-year-olds 121 lbs., older 125 lbs.; allowances for non-winners of two $9,000 races or one $9,000 race). No scratches reported. Morning-line odds are from the official program and consensus sources.
Here is the full field with post positions, recent form notes/speed figures (where available from program sources), and in-depth analysis of each horse, jockey, and trainer:
Post Position 1: Lady Mazatlan (5/M, 125 lbs) – ML 2/1
Jockey: Jose Angel Medina
Trainer: David C. Anderson
Pedigree: Klimt – Lady Lucy (by Into Mischief); owned/bred by Joseph L. Koziol & Jodi L. Knight. Recent finishes: Recent local allowance/optional claiming efforts with a strong speed figure of 94; consistent placer at Fonner with multiple wins over this track and distance. Analysis: The morning-line favorite brings the best recent speed figure and local affinity. Anderson knows how to peak Nebraska-breds for stakes days at home, and Medina is a leading rider here who excels from the rail. Tactical speed makes her dangerous to wire or press; the one to beat on class and consistency.
Post Position 2: Tapiture’s Lady (5/M, 125 lbs) – ML 9/5
Jockey: Alex Birzer
Trainer: Larry D. Donlin, Jr.
Pedigree: Tapiture – Impeccable Lady (by Exchange Rate); owned by Rick S. Engel; bred by David Schmid. Recent finishes: Top speed figure of 95 in recent Fonner starts; multiple stakes placings and allowance wins locally. Analysis: Co-favorite with elite local form. Donlin, Jr. has a hot barn at Fonner and spots this mare perfectly for the Nebraska-bred stakes. Birzer is a veteran who knows every inch of the track. Forwardly placed style suits the 6-furlong sprint on a fast surface; major threat who could dominate if she repeats her best.
Post Position 3: Fast N Breezy (4/F, 125 lbs) – ML 7/2
Jockey: Belen Quinonez
Trainer: Marvin A. Johnson
Pedigree: Win Win Win – Midnight Street (by Summer Front); owned by Landis Stables LLC; bred by Raver Bloodstock LLC. Recent finishes: Strong recent figure of 93; sharp allowance winner stretching out. Analysis: Third choice on talent. Johnson has her rolling, and Quinonez rides aggressively. She has tactical speed and loves Fonner’s tight turns. At 7/2 she offers value as a presser who can sit just off the leaders and pounce; live contender who could improve with the fast track.
Post Position 4: Goldies Claim (5/M, 122 lbs) – ML 15/1
Jockey: Travis Cunningham
Trainer: David C. Anderson
Pedigree: Mine for Gold – Spanked (by Deputy Minister); owned by Bradley D. Schliefert et al.; bred by David J. & Cheryl M. Stejskal. Recent finishes: Lower figure of 77 but consistent in allowance company; Anderson second string. Analysis: Longshot from the Anderson barn. Cunningham will look for a clean outside trip. She has shown versatility but needs the pace to collapse; at 15/1 she’s a live underneath play for exactas/trifectas if the top choices overbet.
Post Position 5: Tellittothejudge (7/M, 122 lbs) – ML 10/1
Jockey: Alberto Pusac
Trainer: Richard Dean Bliss
Pedigree: Judge Bill – Limefuhr (by Limehouse); owned by Annette Pycha & Richard Dean Bliss; bred by Landis Stables. Recent finishes: Solid figure of 86; veteran with multiple Fonner stakes attempts. Analysis: Durable older mare with experience. Bliss knows how to have her ready, and Pusac fits the stalking style. At 10/1 she offers value as a mid-pack closer who could hit the board if the early pace is hot; reliable underneath inclusion.
Post Position 6: Adeterminedmom (4/F, 122 lbs) – ML 12/1
Jockey: Chris Fackler
Trainer: Larry D. Donlin
Pedigree: Court Vision – Chelsea’s Lincoln (by Muldoon); owned by Sandra Kutz; bred by Greg A. Lebsock. Recent finishes: Figure of 77; improving in recent allowances. Analysis: Donlin (note: different from Jr.) has her sharp. Fackler rides the meet well. She’ll need a perfect trip from mid-pack but has closing kick; live longshot at 12/1 who could surprise in a pace meltdown.
Post Position 7: Gio Factor (5/M, 122 lbs) – ML 8/1
Jockey: Adrian B. Ramos
Trainer: Marvin A. Johnson
Pedigree: Gio Ponti – Be a Factor (by The Factor); owned/bred by Ryan Leigh Belgum. Recent finishes: Recent figure of 87; consistent placer stepping up. Analysis: Johnson’s second entry brings outside post versatility on the tight Fonner oval. Ramos is capable. Tactical/stalking style from the widest post; at 8/1 she’s a solid value play who could stalk and finish strongly if the rail is biased.
Overall race preview and key angles: This Nebraska-bred sprint stakes features a competitive but top-heavy field on a fast Fonner dirt track. Tapiture’s Lady (PP 2, 9/5) and Lady Mazatlan (PP 1, 2/1) are the standouts on speed figures (95 and 94) and local dominance. Fast N Breezy (PP 3, 7/2) rounds out the top trio with upside. Expect an honest pace with the rail duo involved early, setting up potential closers or stalkers like Gio Factor or Tellittothejudge.
