The $25,000 Sue Wallis Memorial Derby takes center stage at Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing in Gillette, Wyoming, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. This 6½-furlong dirt test for 3-year-olds features a wide-open field of 10 Thoroughbreds, blending regional talent, versatile pedigrees, and emerging stakes contenders.
Race Overview
- Race: Sue Wallis Memorial Derby (Race 9)
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Distance: 6½ furlongs
- Surface: Dirt
- Purse: $25,000
- Eligibility: 3-year-olds
- Post Time: 3:50 PM MT
- Track: Energy Downs 307 Horse Racing
Full Field Analysis
| Post | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Pedigree (Sire – Dam) | M/L Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frisco | Juan Carlos Rivas | Skip Moody | Bernardini – TBA | TBD |
| 2 | High Fever | Minor Arana | Ignacio Buenrostro | Afleet Alex – TBA | TBD |
| 3 | Map This Out | Jimmy Ray Coates | Rick E. Scudder | Liam’s Map – TBA | TBD |
| 4 | Water Tester | Daniel Aguilar | Mark N. Hibdon | Yockey’s Warrior – TBA | TBD |
| 5 | Grand Jester | Jayden R. Ironeyes | Colby Goodrich | Grand Minstrel – TBA | TBD |
| 6 | Hint of Frippery | Kody Kellenberger | Buckshot Nelson | Midshipman – TBA | TBD |
| 7 | Diamante Elegante | Jose Miguel Vazquez | Sergio Barrio | Lotsa Mischief – TBA | TBD |
| 8 | Bern Danger | Tyson Lusk | Dalton Hansen | Bernster – TBA | TBD |
| 9 | P Twentytwo | Keivan Serrano | Shaun Story | Grazen – TBA | TBD |
| 10 | By Decreed | Luis A. Valenzuela | Edward J. Kereluk | Jimmy Creed – TBA | TBD |
Note: Official morning line odds and dam names were not listed at time of publication.
Horses to Watch
Map This Out
- Sire: Liam’s Map – known for producing versatile milers with tactical speed.
- Form: Lightly raced but improving; draws a favorable mid-pack post.
- Trainer Angle: Rick Scudder has a strong ROI with 3-year-olds at Energy Downs.
Frisco
- Sire: Bernardini – classic stamina influence, ideal for 6½ furlongs.
- Jockey: Juan Carlos Rivas is winning at 18% this meet.
- Form: Could be a sleeper from the rail if pace collapses.
Diamante Elegante
- Sire: Lotsa Mischief – a regional standout sire in the Southwest.
- Form: Has shown early speed and may be the pacesetter.
- Trainer Note: Sergio Barrio’s barn is heating up late in the meet.
By Decreed
- Sire: Jimmy Creed – known for producing sharp sprinters.
- Jockey: Luis Valenzuela is a top local rider with strong gate instincts.
- Form: Outside draw could allow a stalking trip behind the speed.
Tactical Breakdown
- Pace Scenario: Expect Diamante Elegante, Water Tester, and Grand Jester to vie for the early lead. Map This Out and By Decreed could sit just off the pace and pounce late.
- Track Bias: Energy Downs has favored outside stalkers in recent 6½-furlong events.
- Key Matchup: Map This Out vs By Decreed – both have the class and setup to capitalize if the speed fades.
Betting Tips & Prediction
- Top Pick: Map This Out – well-bred, improving, and gets a favorable pace setup.
- Value Play: Frisco – sneaky rail trip potential and bred to stretch out.
- Exacta Box: 3-10-1 (Map This Out, By Decreed, Frisco)
- Longshot to Watch: Bern Danger – unknown ceiling and could surprise with a clean trip.
