This $50,000 black-type stakes race for three-year-olds and up will be contested over seven furlongs on dirt, with post time at 9:15 PM MT (Race 10).
Race Overview: 2025 Spangled Jimmy Handicap at Century Mile
- Race: Spangled Jimmy Handicap
- Track: Century Mile (Race 10)
- Surface: Dirt
- Distance: 7 furlongs
- Purse: $50,000
- Eligibility: 3YO & Up
- Post Time: 9:15 PM MT
- Wagering: Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Super High 5
This year’s edition features a deep field of 10 runners, including graded stakes veterans, local champions, and emerging sprinters. The race serves as a key prep for the Alberta Fall Classic and is named in honor of Canadian racing icon Spangled Jimmy.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis with Jockeys, Trainers & Pedigrees
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skipper’s Pride | Rasheed Hughes | Karline Kingston | Klimt – Zaphia (Bernstein) | 119 lbs |
| 2 | Hank Ollie | Enrique Gonzalez | Ashley Gilkyson | Congrats – Katie O. (Yes It’s True) | 117 lbs |
| 3 | Gabbysonholiday | Tevin R. Foster | Sharon Bott | Violence – Holiday Bertie (Harlan’s Holiday) | 115 lbs |
| 4 | Al Reichert | Keihton Natera | Madison Zielke | Imperialism – Amalgamation (Lemon Drop Kid) | 123 lbs |
| 5 | Itsallgoodman | Dane Nelson | Gonzalo Anderson | Speightster – Geisha Peebles (First Samurai) | 123 lbs |
| 6 | Drinking Again | Scott Williams | Tom Rycroft | Stay Thirsty – Storm Swept (Stormy Atlantic) | 118 lbs |
| 7 | Ticket to the Top | N’Rico Prescod | Craig R. Smith | Tapiture – Fine Candy (Candy Ride) | 121 lbs |
| 8 | Titian | Rafael Zenteno Jr. | Robert C. Kingston | Honor Code – The Winged Venus (Rock Hard Ten) | 114 lbs |
| 9 | Solo Ring | Kyle Carter | Deanna Walper | Where’s the Ring – Drum Solo (Dr. Adagio) | 118 lbs |
| 10 | Riverside | Linton Leon Steadman | Gonzalo Anderson | Bernardini – Rainier (Medaglia d’Oro) | 121 lbs |
Top Contenders to Watch
Itsallgoodman (Post 5)
- Trainer: Gonzalo Anderson
- Jockey: Dane Nelson
- Record: 12: 6-3-1
- Key Wins: Don Getty Handicap, Century Mile Allowance
- Analysis: Alberta’s top older male sprinter returns in sharp form. Tactical speed and proven class make him the one to beat.
Riverside (Post 10)
- Trainer: Gonzalo Anderson
- Jockey: Linton Leon Steadman
- Record: 10: 4-2-2
- Key Wins: Century Mile Handicap, 2nd in Red Diamond Express
- Analysis: Draws wide but has the closing kick to overcome it. Dangerous if pace collapses.
Ticket to the Top (Post 7)
- Trainer: Craig R. Smith
- Jockey: N’Rico Prescod
- Record: 8: 3-2-1
- Key Wins: Allowance at Century Mile
- Analysis: Lightly raced 4YO colt with upside. Pedigree suggests he’ll love the 7-furlong trip.
Live Longshots & Dark Horses
- Al Reichert (Post 4): Carries high weight but has back class and early speed. Could steal it if left alone on the lead.
- Titian (Post 8): Lightest in the field. Honor Code colt with a strong late kick. Could surprise at a price.
- Gabbysonholiday (Post 3): Veteran with 6 wins and a gritty style. Needs pace to close into.
Race Strategy & Pace Scenario
- Expected Pace: Honest to fast. Al Reichert, Skipper’s Pride, and Itsallgoodman will likely vie for the early lead.
- Closers: Riverside, Titian, and Gabbysonholiday will be flying late.
- Key Matchup: Itsallgoodman vs Riverside – speed vs stamina.
Projected Order of Finish
- Itsallgoodman
- Riverside
- Ticket to the Top
- Titian
- Al Reichert
