Date: Friday, July 4, 2025
Track: Prairie Meadows, Altoona, IA
Race: Race 8 | Distance: 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Purse: $100,000 | Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3-Year-Olds & Up
Post Time: 7:00 PM CT
Race Overview
The Saylorville Stakes is a marquee sprint for older fillies and mares at Prairie Meadows, attracting a competitive field of seven. With a blend of seasoned stakes winners, rising stars, and local specialists, this 6-furlong dirt dash promises a high-speed showdown under the lights.
Full Field Analysis
| PP | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree | Morning Line |
| 1 | Won Happy Mama | Elvin Gonzalez | Travis Swan Murphy | Runhappy – Vicarious Won (Elusive Quality) | 5/1 |
| 2 | Oeuvre | Jareth Loveberry | Chris Block | Shackleford – Love This Kitten (Kitten’s Joy) | 4/1 |
| 3 | Legadema | Martin Garcia | Philip Bauer | Arrogate – Scarlet Love (Not For Love) | 3/1 |
| 4 | Caliente Star | Walter De La Cruz | Tammy Hornsby | Tapiture – Caliente Candy (Sidney’s Candy) | 6/1 |
| 5 | Charlee Mae | Kevin Roman | Jose R. Gonzalez Jr. | Gormley – Corinthian Luck (Corinthian) | 8/1 |
| 6 | Bourbon Breeze | Christopher Elliott | Rodolphe Brisset | Omaha Beach – Malibu Pride (Malibu Moon) | 9/2 |
| 7 | Jersey Pearl | Francisco Arrieta | Darrin Miller | Bee Jersey – Jersey’s Soul (Perfect Soul [IRE]) | 7/2 |
Pedigree & Performance Insights
Legadema (PP3)
Pedigree: By Arrogate, out of a Not For Love mare—blends stamina and speed.
Form: Lightly raced 4-year-old with back-to-back wins at Churchill and Keeneland.
Trainer: Philip Bauer is sharp with sprinters off short layoffs.
Edge: Tactical speed and upside make her the one to beat.
Oeuvre (PP2)
Pedigree: Shackleford mare with turf and dirt versatility.
Form: 14-time winner with over $800K in earnings; stakes-placed multiple times.
Note: Classy veteran who always fires; Loveberry fits well.
Bourbon Breeze (PP6)
Pedigree: Omaha Beach filly with a strong female family.
Form: 4 wins from 9 starts; sharp allowance win at Oaklawn.
Note: Brisset-trained and peaking at the right time.
Jersey Pearl (PP7)
Pedigree: Bee Jersey mare bred by Charles Fipke.
Form: 5-for-14 lifetime; consistent Beyers in the mid-80s.
Note: Dangerous from the outside with Arrieta aboard.
Pace & Tactical Breakdown
Front Runners: Won Happy Mama, Caliente Star
Stalkers: Legadema, Bourbon Breeze
Closers: Oeuvre, Jersey Pearl, Charlee Mae
Expect a hot early pace, especially with Won Happy Mama and Caliente Star drawn inside. That could set up a perfect trip for Legadema or a late rally from Oeuvre and Jersey Pearl.
