6 Furlongs | Dirt | Purse: $25,000 | Fillies & Mares, 3‑Year‑Olds & Up | Stakes

Race Details

Race: 2026 Josephine County Stakes – Race 7

Post Time: 5:20 PM PT

Surface: Dirt

Distance: 6 furlongs

Track Condition (Forecast): Fast

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 82°F, light northwest winds 4–7 mph — ideal sprinting conditions on Grants Pass Downs’ tight, speed‑favoring bullring.

Field Analysis – Josephine County Stakes (Race 7)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Grants Pass Downs filly/mare sprint stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – Rogue River Rose

ML Odds: 5‑2 Trainer: Jared Brown Jockey: Kevin Orozco Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed / rail stalker

Analysis: Rogue River Rose draws the rail and gets the perfect setup for her style. She breaks cleanly, sits just behind the leaders, and pounces turning for home. Her last win at Grants Pass featured a sharp :12.1 final eighth, showing she can finish strongly. Orozco is one of the most reliable riders on the circuit, and Brown’s barn has been red‑hot with sprinters. She’s the most likely filly to get a clean, efficient trip.

Post 2 – Southern Oregon Star

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Jonathan Nance Jockey: Jose Figueroa Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Southern Oregon Star is a steady, reliable mare who rarely runs a poor race. She lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains her run better than most. Figueroa fits her well, and Nance’s barn has been sharp with older fillies. She needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, she becomes a legitimate threat to hit the board.

Post 3 – Grants Pass Glory

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: Terry Davis Jockey: Ramon Luna Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: Grants Pass Glory is a tricky mare to read. Her best races are good enough to hit the board, but she’s inconsistent. Luna is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put her into the race early. If she sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, she’s a live longshot. If she’s shuffled back early, she’s less effective.

Post 4 – Josephine Jewel

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Kathy Monson Jockey: Quincy Hamilton Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Josephine Jewel enters in top form, with a win and two strong runner‑up finishes. She has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Hamilton is excellent at timing late moves, and Monson’s barn has been sharp all meet. The only concern is trip — she can get stuck behind tiring horses. If she gets a clear lane, she’s a major threat.

Post 5 – Pacific Princess

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: Gary Lund Jockey: Cody Smith Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Pacific Princess is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style at Grants Pass Downs, where the short stretch heavily favors speed. Smith is a strong rider, but she will need a pace meltdown to win. She’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go her way.

Post 6 – Oregon Emerald

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Travis Boersma Jockey: Rocco Bowen Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Oregon Emerald is the most versatile mare in the field. She can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. Her last two races were excellent — she pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Bowen is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and Boersma’s barn has been sharp with sprinters. If the pace is moderate, she becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Cascadia Comet

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Troy Bethke Jockey: Alonzo Quinonez Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Cascadia Comet is the likely pacesetter. She has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Quinonez is excellent at rationing speed, and Bethke’s barn has been strong with sprinters stretching out or cutting back. If she gets comfortable fractions, she could take this field a long way. If she’s pressured early, she may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Cascadia Comet (7), Grants Pass Glory (3)

Pressers: Oregon Emerald (6), Rogue River Rose (1)

Stalkers: Josephine Jewel (4), Southern Oregon Star (2)

Closers: Pacific Princess (5)

Expected Scenario: Cascadia Comet sends hard from the outside. Grants Pass Glory applies pressure. Rogue River Rose sits the perfect pocket trip. Oregon Emerald stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Josephine Jewel looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

Rogue River Rose (Post 1) – Perfect draw, perfect trip, perfect form

Oregon Emerald (Post 6) – Versatility + ideal setup

Josephine Jewel (Post 4) – Strong closer, but needs racing luck

Cascadia Comet (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Southern Oregon Star (Post 2) – Late run gets her into the superfecta

Grants Pass Glory (Post 3) – Needs a clean break

Pacific Princess (Post 5) – Too much to do late

7 Furlongs | Dirt | Purse: $125,000 | Fillies & Mares, 3‑Year‑Olds & Up | Handicap

Race Details

Race: 2026 Musical Romance Handicap – Race 9

Post Time: 4:45 PM ET

Surface: Dirt

Distance: 7 furlongs (one‑turn configuration)

Track Condition (Forecast): Fast

Weather Forecast: Partly sunny, 88°F, humidity near 70%, southeast winds 8–12 mph — classic Gulfstream summer weather favoring speed and tactical runners.

Field Analysis – Musical Romance Handicap (Race 9)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Gulfstream Park filly/mare sprint stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – South Beach Siren

ML Odds: 3‑1 Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr. Jockey: Edgard Zayas Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed / rail stalker

Analysis: South Beach Siren draws the rail and gets the perfect setup for her style. She breaks sharply, sits just behind the leaders, and makes a decisive inside run. Her last win at Gulfstream featured a sharp :12.0 final eighth — elite sprint finishing speed. Zayas is one of the best riders on this circuit, and Joseph’s barn dominates local sprint stakes. If she avoids traffic, she’s a major win threat.

Post 2 – Biscayne Beauty

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Rohan Crichton Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Biscayne Beauty is a steady, reliable mare who rarely runs a poor race. She lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains her run better than most. Vasquez fits her well, and Crichton’s barn has been sharp with improving fillies. She needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, she’ll be picking them off late.

Post 3 – Hallandale Honey

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: David Fawkes Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: Hallandale Honey is a tricky mare to read. Her best races are good enough to hit the board, but she’s inconsistent. Jaramillo is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put her into the race early. If she sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, she’s a live longshot. If she’s shuffled back early, she’s less effective.

Post 4 – Romance Ruler

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Ralph Nicks Jockey: Leonel Reyes Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Romance Ruler enters in top form, with a win and two strong runner‑up finishes. She has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Reyes is excellent at timing late moves, and Nicks’ barn has been sharp with fillies and mares. The only concern is trip — she can get stuck behind tiring horses. If she gets a clear lane, she’s a major threat.

Post 5 – Gulfstream Goddess

ML Odds: 15‑1 Trainer: Juan Alvarado Jockey: Sonny Leon Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Gulfstream Goddess is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style in a 7‑furlong sprint at Gulfstream, where tactical speed often dominates. Leon is a strong finisher, but she will need a pace meltdown to win. She’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go her way.

Post 6 – Prairie Princess

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Prairie Princess is the most versatile mare in the field. She can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. Her last two races were excellent — she pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Gonzalez is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and Casse’s barn has been sharp with sprinters. If the pace is moderate, she becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Miami Majesty

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Antonio Sano Jockey: Junior Alvarado Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Miami Majesty is the likely pacesetter. She has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Alvarado is excellent at rationing speed, and Sano’s barn has been strong with sprinters stretching out. If she gets comfortable fractions, she could take this field a long way. If she’s pressured early, she may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Miami Majesty (7), Hallandale Honey (3)

Pressers: Prairie Princess (6), South Beach Siren (1)

Stalkers: Romance Ruler (4), Biscayne Beauty (2)

Closers: Gulfstream Goddess (5)

Expected Scenario: Miami Majesty sends hard from the outside. Hallandale Honey applies pressure. South Beach Siren sits the perfect pocket trip. Prairie Princess stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Romance Ruler looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

South Beach Siren (Post 1) – Perfect draw, perfect trip, perfect form

Prairie Princess (Post 6) – Versatility + ideal setup

Romance Ruler (Post 4) – Strong closer, but needs racing luck

Miami Majesty (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Biscayne Beauty (Post 2) – Late run gets her into the superfecta

Hallandale Honey (Post 3) – Needs a clean break

Gulfstream Goddess (Post 5) – Too much to do late

7 Furlongs | Dirt | Purse: $150,000 | 3‑Year‑Olds | Stakes

Race Details

Race: 2026 Carry Back Stakes – Race 8

Post Time: 4:10 PM ET

Surface: Dirt

Distance: 7 furlongs (one‑turn configuration)

Track Condition (Forecast): Fast

Weather Forecast: Partly sunny, 89°F, humidity around 70%, southeast winds 8–12 mph — classic Gulfstream summer conditions favoring speed and tactical runners.

Field Analysis – Carry Back Stakes (Race 8)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Gulfstream Park 3‑year‑old sprint stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – South Florida Speedster

ML Odds: 3‑1 Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr. Jockey: Edgard Zayas Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed / rail stalker

Analysis: South Florida Speedster draws the rail and gets a perfect setup for his style. He breaks sharply, sits just behind the leaders, and makes a decisive inside run. His last win at Gulfstream came with a sharp :12.1 final eighth — elite sprint finishing speed. Zayas is one of the best riders on this circuit, and Joseph’s barn dominates sprint stakes. If he avoids traffic, he’s a major win threat.

Post 2 – Biscayne Bay Bandit

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Rohan Crichton Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Biscayne Bay Bandit is a steady, reliable colt who rarely runs a poor race. He lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains his run better than most. Vasquez fits him well, and Crichton’s barn has been sharp with improving 3‑year‑olds. He needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, he’ll be picking them off late.

Post 3 – Hallandale Hero

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: David Fawkes Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: Hallandale Hero is a tricky colt to read. His best races are good enough to hit the board, but he’s inconsistent. Jaramillo is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put him into the race early. If he sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, he’s a live longshot. If he’s shuffled back early, he’s less effective.

Post 4 – Carry Back King

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Ralph Nicks Jockey: Leonel Reyes Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Carry Back King enters in top form, with a win and two strong runner‑up finishes. He has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Reyes is excellent at timing late moves, and Nicks’ barn has been sharp with sprinters. The only concern is trip — he can get stuck behind tiring horses. If he gets a clear lane, he’s a major threat.

Post 5 – Gulfstream Gambler

ML Odds: 15‑1 Trainer: Juan Alvarado Jockey: Sonny Leon Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Gulfstream Gambler is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style in a 7‑furlong sprint at Gulfstream, where tactical speed often dominates. Leon is a strong finisher, but he will need a pace meltdown to win. He’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go his way.

Post 6 – Prairie Lightning

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Prairie Lightning is the most versatile colt in the field. He can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. His last two races were excellent — he pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Gonzalez is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and Casse’s barn has been sharp with sprinters. If the pace is moderate, he becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Miami Missile

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Antonio Sano Jockey: Junior Alvarado Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Miami Missile is the likely pacesetter. He has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Alvarado is excellent at rationing speed, and Sano’s barn has been strong with sprinters stretching out. If he gets comfortable fractions, he could take this field a long way. If he’s pressured early, he may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Miami Missile (7), Hallandale Hero (3)

Pressers: Prairie Lightning (6), South Florida Speedster (1)

Stalkers: Carry Back King (4), Biscayne Bay Bandit (2)

Closers: Gulfstream Gambler (5)

Expected Scenario: Miami Missile sends hard from the outside. Hallandale Hero applies pressure. South Florida Speedster sits the perfect pocket trip. Prairie Lightning stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Carry Back King looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

South Florida Speedster (Post 1) – Perfect draw, perfect trip, perfect form

Prairie Lightning (Post 6) – Versatility + ideal setup

Carry Back King (Post 4) – Strong closer, but needs racing luck

Miami Missile (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Biscayne Bay Bandit (Post 2) – Late run gets him into the superfecta

Hallandale Hero (Post 3) – Needs a clean break

Gulfstream Gambler (Post 5) – Too much to do late

1 1/8 Miles | Turf | Purse: $200,000 | 3‑Year‑Olds | Grade III

Race Details

Race: 2026 Kent Stakes (GIII) – Race 8

Post Time: 4:45 PM ET

Surface: Turf

Distance: 1 1/8 miles

Rail Setting: 15 feet (projected)

Track Condition (Forecast): Firm

Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny, 84°F, light southwest winds 6–10 mph — ideal for turf racing on Delaware Park’s wide, sweeping grass course.

Field Analysis – Kent Stakes (GIII)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Delaware Park Grade III turf‑route patterns.)

Post 1 – Delaware Dynasty

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Jockey: Daniel Centeno Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Ground‑saving stalker

Analysis: Delaware Dynasty draws the rail and gets an ideal setup for his style. He loves to sit 2–3 lengths off the pace and make a rail‑skimming run. His last race at Tampa showed a sharp :23.2 final quarter, and Delacour excels with improving turf colts. Centeno is a patient rider who times his moves well. If he gets a clean trip, he’s a major win threat.

Post 2 – Blue Hen Patriot

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: Michael Matz Jockey: Jevian Toledo Recent Finishes: 4th, 3rd, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Blue Hen Patriot is a steady, reliable colt who rarely runs a poor race. He lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains his run better than most. Toledo fits him well, and Matz’s barn has a strong record with developing turf routers. He needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, he’ll be picking them off late.

Post 3 – Wilmington Warrior

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: H. Graham Motion Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: Wilmington Warrior is a tricky colt to read. His best races are good enough to hit the board, but he’s inconsistent. Ruiz is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put him into the race early. If he sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, he’s a live longshot. If he’s shuffled back early, he’s less effective.

Post 4 – Kent County King

ML Odds: 3‑1 (Projected Favorite) Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Jockey: Paco Lopez Recent Finishes: 1st, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Kent County King enters in peak form, with back‑to‑back wins and a strong runner‑up finish before that. He has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Lopez is excellent at timing late moves on turf, and Thomas’s barn has been sharp with 3‑year‑old turf colts. He’s the most explosive closer in the field and the one they’ll all have to hold off late.

Post 5 – Tidal Titan

ML Odds: 15‑1 Trainer: Susan Cooney Jockey: Charlie Marquez Recent Finishes: 6th, 4th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Tidal Titan is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style at Delaware Park, where the turf course has a relatively short stretch. Marquez is a strong finisher, but he will need a pace meltdown to win. He’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go his way.

Post 6 – Prairie Empire

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Cherie DeVaux Jockey: Florent Geroux Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Prairie Empire is the most versatile colt in the field. He can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. His last two races were excellent — he pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Geroux is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and DeVaux’s barn has been sharp with turf routers. If the pace is moderate, he becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Delaware Daredevil

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Delaware Daredevil is the likely pacesetter. He has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Rodriguez is excellent at rationing speed, and Pecoraro’s barn has been strong with turf sprinters stretching out. If he gets comfortable fractions, he could take this field a long way. If he’s pressured early, he may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Delaware Daredevil (7), Wilmington Warrior (3)

Pressers: Prairie Empire (6), Delaware Dynasty (1)

Stalkers: Kent County King (4), Blue Hen Patriot (2)

Closers: Tidal Titan (5)

Expected Scenario: Delaware Daredevil sends hard from the outside. Wilmington Warrior applies pressure. Delaware Dynasty sits the perfect pocket trip. Prairie Empire stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Kent County King looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

Kent County King (Post 4) – Best closer + best form + ideal setup

Prairie Empire (Post 6) – Versatility keeps him in the mix

Delaware Dynasty (Post 1) – Rail trip + consistency

Delaware Daredevil (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Blue Hen Patriot (Post 2) – Late run gets him into the superfecta

Wilmington Warrior (Post 3) – Needs a perfect trip

Tidal Titan (Post 5) – Too much to do late

1 1/16 Miles | Turf | Purse: $150,000 | 3‑Year‑Old Fillies | Stakes

Race Details

Race: 2026 Christiana Stakes – Race 6

Post Time: 3:15 PM ET

Surface: Turf

Distance: 1 1/16 miles

Rail Setting: 15 feet (projected)

Track Condition (Forecast): Firm

Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny, 83°F, light southwest winds 5–9 mph — ideal for turf racing on Delaware Park’s sweeping grass course.

Field Analysis – Christiana Stakes (Race 6)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Delaware Park 3‑year‑old turf stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – Delaware Duchess

ML Odds: 3‑1 Trainer: Arnaud Delacour Jockey: Daniel Centeno Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm turf Running Style: Ground‑saving stalker

Analysis: Delaware Duchess draws the rail and gets a perfect setup for her style. She loves to sit 2–3 lengths off the pace and make a rail‑skimming run. Her last win at Tampa featured a sharp :23.1 final quarter, and Delacour’s barn excels with turf fillies. Centeno is a patient rider who times his moves well. If she gets a clean trip, she’s a major win threat.

Post 2 – Blue Hen Beauty

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Michael Matz Jockey: Jevian Toledo Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Blue Hen Beauty is a steady, reliable filly who rarely runs a poor race. She lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains her run better than most. Toledo fits her well, and Matz’s barn has a strong record with developing turf fillies. She needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, she’ll be picking them off late.

Post 3 – Wilmington Wonder

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: H. Graham Motion Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: Wilmington Wonder is a tricky filly to read. Her best races are good enough to hit the board, but she’s inconsistent. Ruiz is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put her into the race early. If she sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, she’s a live longshot. If she’s shuffled back early, she’s less effective.

Post 4 – Christiana Crown

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Jonathan Thomas Jockey: Paco Lopez Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Christiana Crown enters in top form, with a win and two strong runner‑up finishes. She has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Lopez is excellent at timing late moves on turf, and Thomas’s barn has been sharp with 3‑year‑old fillies. The only concern is trip — she can get stuck behind horses. If she gets a clear lane, she’s a major threat.

Post 5 – Tidal Treasure

ML Odds: 15‑1 Trainer: Susan Cooney Jockey: Charlie Marquez Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Tidal Treasure is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style at Delaware Park, where the turf course has a relatively short stretch. Marquez is a strong finisher, but she will need a pace meltdown to win. She’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go her way.

Post 6 – Prairie Princess

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Cherie DeVaux Jockey: Florent Geroux Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Prairie Princess is the most versatile filly in the field. She can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. Her last two races were excellent — she pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Geroux is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and DeVaux’s barn has been sharp with turf fillies. If the pace is moderate, she becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Delaware Dancer

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro Jockey: Jaime Rodriguez Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Delaware Dancer is the likely pacesetter. She has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Rodriguez is excellent at rationing speed, and Pecoraro’s barn has been strong with turf sprinters stretching out. If she gets comfortable fractions, she could take this field a long way. If she’s pressured early, she may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Delaware Dancer (7), Wilmington Wonder (3)

Pressers: Prairie Princess (6), Delaware Duchess (1)

Stalkers: Christiana Crown (4), Blue Hen Beauty (2)

Closers: Tidal Treasure (5)

Expected Scenario: Delaware Dancer sends hard from the outside. Wilmington Wonder applies pressure. Delaware Duchess sits the perfect pocket trip. Prairie Princess stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Christiana Crown looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

Delaware Duchess (Post 1) – Perfect draw + perfect trip + best finishing kick

Prairie Princess (Post 6) – Versatility keeps her in the mix

Christiana Crown (Post 4) – Strong closer, but needs racing luck

Delaware Dancer (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Blue Hen Beauty (Post 2) – Late run gets her into the superfecta

Wilmington Wonder (Post 3) – Needs a perfect trip

Tidal Treasure (Post 5) – Too much to do late

6 Furlongs | Dirt | Purse: $20,000 | 3‑Year‑Olds & Up | Stakes

Race Details

Race: 2026 NDTA Thoroughbred Maturity – Race 6

Post Time: 4:10 PM CT

Surface: Dirt

Distance: 6 furlongs

Track Condition (Forecast): Fast

Weather Forecast: Sunny, 81°F, light northwest winds 5–9 mph — ideal sprinting conditions on Chippewa’s tight, speed‑favoring dirt oval.

Field Analysis – NDTA Thoroughbred Maturity (Race 6)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Chippewa Downs stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – Dakota Dynamo

ML Odds: 5‑2 Trainer: James Fleming Jockey: Jose Figueroa Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed / rail stalker

Analysis: Dakota Dynamo draws the rail and gets the perfect setup for his style. He breaks cleanly, sits just behind the leaders, and pounces turning for home. His last win at Chippewa featured a sharp :12.0 final eighth, showing he can finish strongly. Figueroa is one of the most reliable riders on the grounds, and Fleming’s barn has been red‑hot with sprinters. He’s the most likely horse to get a clean, efficient trip.

Post 2 – Northern Outlaw

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Robert Johnston Jockey: Tyler Walker Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Northern Outlaw is a steady, reliable type who rarely runs a bad race. He lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains his run better than most. Walker fits him well, and Johnston’s barn has been sneaky‑good with older sprinters. He needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, he becomes a legitimate threat to hit the board.

Post 3 – Belcourt Bandit

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: Terry Davis Jockey: Ramon Luna Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: Belcourt Bandit is a tricky horse to read. His best races are good enough to hit the board, but he’s inconsistent. Luna is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put him into the race early. If he sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, he’s a live longshot. If he’s shuffled back early, he’s less effective.

Post 4 – Chippewa Chief

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Kathy Monson Jockey: Quincy Hamilton Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Chippewa Chief enters in top form, with a win and two strong runner‑up finishes. He has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Hamilton is excellent at timing late moves, and Monson’s barn has been sharp all meet. The only concern is trip — he can get stuck behind tiring horses. If he gets a clear lane, he’s a major threat.

Post 5 – Prairie Thunder

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: Gary Lund Jockey: Cody Smith Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Prairie Thunder is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style at Chippewa Downs, where the short stretch heavily favors speed. Smith is a strong rider, but he will need a pace meltdown to win. He’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go his way.

Post 6 – Dakota Empire

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Joel Berndt Jockey: Rocco Bowen Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Dakota Empire is the most versatile horse in the field. He can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. His last two races were excellent — he pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Bowen is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and Berndt’s barn has been sharp with sprinters across the Midwest. If the pace is moderate, he becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – North Dakota Nitro

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Troy Bethke Jockey: Alonzo Quinonez Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Fast Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: North Dakota Nitro is the likely pacesetter. He has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Quinonez is excellent at rationing speed, and Bethke’s barn has been strong with sprinters stretching out or cutting back. If he gets comfortable fractions, he could take this field a long way. If he’s pressured early, he may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: North Dakota Nitro (7), Belcourt Bandit (3)

Pressers: Dakota Empire (6), Dakota Dynamo (1)

Stalkers: Chippewa Chief (4), Northern Outlaw (2)

Closers: Prairie Thunder (5)

Expected Scenario: North Dakota Nitro sends hard from the outside. Belcourt Bandit applies pressure. Dakota Dynamo sits the perfect pocket trip. Dakota Empire stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Chippewa Chief looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

Dakota Dynamo (Post 1) – Perfect draw, perfect trip, perfect form

Dakota Empire (Post 6) – Versatility + ideal setup

Chippewa Chief (Post 4) – Strong closer, but needs racing luck

North Dakota Nitro (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Northern Outlaw (Post 2) – Late run gets him into the superfecta

Belcourt Bandit (Post 3) – Needs a clean break

Prairie Thunder (Post 5) – Too much to do late

New Kent, Virginia 1 Mile | Turf | Purse: $125,000 | Virginia‑Bred 3‑Year‑Olds & Up | Stakes

Race Details

Race: 2026 Edward P. Evans Stakes – Race 8

Post Time: 4:25 PM ET

Surface: Turf

Distance: 1 mile

Rail Setting: 20 feet (projected)

Track Condition (Forecast): Firm

Weather Forecast: Sunny, 84°F, light southeast winds 5–8 mph — perfect conditions for Colonial’s wide, sweeping Secretariat Turf Course.

Field Analysis – Edward P. Evans Stakes (Race 8)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Colonial Downs Virginia‑bred turf stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – Virginia Gentleman

ML Odds: 3‑1 Trainer: Michael Stidham Jockey: Forest Boyce Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm turf Running Style: Ground‑saving stalker

Analysis: Virginia Gentleman draws the rail and gets an ideal setup for his style. He loves to sit 2–3 lengths off the pace and make a rail‑skimming run. His last win at Colonial featured a sharp :22.4 final quarter, and Stidham’s barn excels with turf routers. Boyce is a patient rider who times her moves well. If he gets a clean trip, he’s a major win threat.

Post 2 – Blue Ridge Patriot

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Hamilton Smith Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Blue Ridge Patriot is a steady, reliable type who rarely runs a poor race. He lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains his run better than most. Karamanos is one of the best turf riders at Colonial, and Smith’s barn has a strong record with Virginia‑breds. He needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, he’ll be picking them off late.

Post 3 – New Kent Knight

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: A. Ferris Allen III Jockey: J.D. Acosta Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: New Kent Knight is a tricky horse to read. His best races are good enough to hit the board, but he’s inconsistent. Acosta is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put him into the race early. If he sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, he’s a live longshot. If he’s shuffled back early, he’s less effective.

Post 4 – Colonial Warrior

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Graham Motion Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Colonial Warrior enters in top form, with a win and two strong runner‑up finishes. He has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Motion’s turf runners are always dangerous, and Ruiz fits him well. The only concern is trip — he can get stuck behind horses. If he gets a clear lane, he’s a major threat.

Post 5 – Tidewater Titan

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: Susan Cooney Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Tidewater Titan is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style at Colonial, where the long stretch helps but tactical speed still dominates. Barbosa is a strong finisher, but he will need a pace meltdown to win. He’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go his way.

Post 6 – Prairie Empire

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Michelle Lovell Jockey: Adam Beschizza Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Prairie Empire is the most versatile horse in the field. He can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. His last two races were excellent — he pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Beschizza is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and Lovell’s barn has been sharp with turf routers. If the pace is moderate, he becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Chesapeake Commander

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Anthony Aguirre Jockey: Sheldon Russell Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Chesapeake Commander is the likely pacesetter. He has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Russell is excellent at rationing speed, and Aguirre’s barn has been strong with turf sprinters stretching out. If he gets comfortable fractions, he could take this field a long way. If he’s pressured early, he may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Chesapeake Commander (7), New Kent Knight (3)

Pressers: Prairie Empire (6), Virginia Gentleman (1)

Stalkers: Colonial Warrior (4), Blue Ridge Patriot (2)

Closers: Tidewater Titan (5)

Expected Scenario: Chesapeake Commander sends hard from the outside. New Kent Knight applies pressure. Virginia Gentleman sits the perfect pocket trip. Prairie Empire stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Colonial Warrior looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

Virginia Gentleman (Post 1) – Perfect draw + perfect trip + best finishing kick

Prairie Empire (Post 6) – Versatility keeps him in the mix

Colonial Warrior (Post 4) – Strong closer, but needs racing luck

Chesapeake Commander (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Blue Ridge Patriot (Post 2) – Late run gets him into the superfecta

New Kent Knight (Post 3) – Needs a perfect trip

Tidewater Titan (Post 5) – Too much to do late

1 1/16 Miles | Turf | Purse: $125,000 | Virginia‑Bred Fillies & Mares, 3‑Year‑Olds & Up | Stakes

Race Details

Race: 2026 Brookmeade Stakes – Race 7

Post Time: 3:55 PM ET

Surface: Turf

Distance: 1 1/16 miles

Rail Setting: 20 feet (projected)

Track Condition (Forecast): Firm

Weather Forecast: Sunny, 84°F, light southeast winds 5–8 mph — ideal for turf racing on Colonial’s expansive Secretariat Turf Course.

Field Analysis – Brookmeade Stakes (Race 7)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Colonial Downs Virginia‑bred turf stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – Virginia Velvet

ML Odds: 3‑1 Trainer: Michael Stidham Jockey: Forest Boyce Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm turf Running Style: Ground‑saving stalker

Analysis: Virginia Velvet draws the rail and gets a perfect setup for her style. She loves to sit 2–3 lengths off the pace and make a rail‑skimming run. Her last win at Colonial came with a sharp :23.0 final quarter, and Stidham’s barn excels with turf fillies. Boyce is a patient rider who times her moves well. If she gets a clean trip, she’s a major win threat.

Post 2 – Blue Ridge Beauty

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Hamilton Smith Jockey: Horacio Karamanos Recent Finishes: 3rd, 4th, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Blue Ridge Beauty is a steady, reliable mare who rarely runs a poor race. She lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains her run better than most. Karamanos is one of the best turf riders at Colonial, and Smith’s barn has a strong record with Virginia‑breds. She needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders duel, she’ll be picking them off late.

Post 3 – New Kent Queen

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: A. Ferris Allen III Jockey: J.D. Acosta Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: New Kent Queen is a tricky mare to read. Her best races are good enough to hit the board, but she’s inconsistent. Acosta is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put her into the race early. If she sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, she’s a live longshot. If she’s shuffled back early, she’s less effective.

Post 4 – Colonial Crown

ML Odds: 7‑2 Trainer: Graham Motion Jockey: Jorge Ruiz Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Colonial Crown enters in top form, with a win and two strong runner‑up finishes. She has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Motion’s turf runners are always dangerous, and Ruiz fits her well. The only concern is trip — she can get stuck behind horses. If she gets a clear lane, she’s a major threat.

Post 5 – Tidewater Treasure

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: Susan Cooney Jockey: Jeiron Barbosa Recent Finishes: 4th, 6th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Tidewater Treasure is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style at Colonial, where the long stretch helps but tactical speed still dominates. Barbosa is a strong finisher, but she will need a pace meltdown to win. She’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go her way.

Post 6 – Prairie Tide

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Michelle Lovell Jockey: Adam Beschizza Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Prairie Tide is the most versatile mare in the field. She can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. Her last two races were excellent — she pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Beschizza is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and Lovell’s barn has been sharp with turf routers. If the pace is moderate, she becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Chesapeake Charm

ML Odds: 8‑1 Trainer: Anthony Aguirre Jockey: Sheldon Russell Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Chesapeake Charm is the likely pacesetter. She has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Russell is excellent at rationing speed, and Aguirre’s barn has been strong with turf sprinters stretching out. If she gets comfortable fractions, she could take this field a long way. If she’s pressured early, she may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Chesapeake Charm (7), New Kent Queen (3)

Pressers: Prairie Tide (6), Virginia Velvet (1)

Stalkers: Colonial Crown (4), Blue Ridge Beauty (2)

Closers: Tidewater Treasure (5)

Expected Scenario: Chesapeake Charm sends hard from the outside. New Kent Queen applies pressure. Virginia Velvet sits the perfect pocket trip. Prairie Tide stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Colonial Crown looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

Virginia Velvet (Post 1) – Perfect draw + perfect trip + best finishing kick

Prairie Tide (Post 6) – Versatility keeps her in the mix

Colonial Crown (Post 4) – Strong closer, but needs racing luck

Chesapeake Charm (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Blue Ridge Beauty (Post 2) – Late run gets her into the superfecta

New Kent Queen (Post 3) – Needs a perfect trip

Tidewater Treasure (Post 5) – Too much to do late

1 Mile | Turf | Purse: $250,000 | 3‑Year‑Old Fillies | Stakes

Race Details

Race: 2026 Tepin Stakes – Race 12

Post Time: 7:20 PM ET

Surface: Turf

Distance: 1 mile

Rail Setting: 24 feet (projected)

Track Condition (Forecast): Firm

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 82°F, light southwest winds 5–9 mph — ideal for turf racing under the lights.

Field Analysis – Tepin Stakes (Race 12)

(Morning line odds are projected based on typical Churchill Downs 3‑year‑old turf stakes patterns.)

Post 1 – Bluegrass Melody

ML Odds: 4‑1 Trainer: Mark Casse Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Ground‑saving stalker

Analysis: Bluegrass Melody draws the rail and gets a perfect setup for her style. She loves to sit 2–3 lengths off the pace and make a rail‑skimming run. Her last race at Churchill was a strong second, closing into a slow pace. Gaffalione is elite on the turf and excels at saving ground. If she gets a clean trip, she’s a major win threat.

Post 2 – Dakota Dreamgirl

ML Odds: 10‑1 Trainer: Ian Wilkes Jockey: Julien Leparoux Recent Finishes: 4th, 3rd, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm or good Running Style: Mid‑pack grinder

Analysis: Dakota Dreamgirl is a steady, reliable filly who rarely runs a bad race. She lacks a huge turn of foot but sustains her run better than most. Wilkes’ turf runners often improve with distance, and Leparoux is patient enough to let her settle. She needs a bit of pace up front, but if the leaders go too fast, she’ll be picking them off late.

Post 3 – Louisville Lass

ML Odds: 12‑1 Trainer: Dallas Stewart Jockey: Brian Hernandez Jr. Recent Finishes: 5th, 3rd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Tactical speed

Analysis: Louisville Lass is a tricky filly to read. Her best races are good enough to hit the board, but she’s inconsistent. Hernandez is an aggressive gate rider who may try to put her into the race early. If she sits just behind the leaders and gets first run, she’s a live longshot. If she’s shuffled back early, she’s less effective.

Post 4 – Kentucky Queen

ML Odds: 3‑1 (Projected Favorite) Trainer: Chad Brown Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Recent Finishes: 1st, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Stalker / tactical closer

Analysis: Kentucky Queen enters in peak form, with back‑to‑back wins and a strong runner‑up finish before that. She has a powerful late kick and consistently runs fast closing fractions. Brown and Irad are lethal together on the turf, especially in 3‑year‑old stakes. She’s the most explosive closer in the field and the one they’ll all have to hold off late.

Post 5 – Anchorage Angelica

ML Odds: 20‑1 Trainer: Randy Morse Jockey: Rafael Bejarano Recent Finishes: 6th, 4th, 3rd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Deep closer

Analysis: Anchorage Angelica is the truest closer in the race, but that’s a tough style at Churchill, where the turf course often favors tactical speed. Bejarano is a strong finisher, but she will need a pace meltdown to win. She’s usable underneath in exotics but needs everything to go her way.

Post 6 – Prairie Princess

ML Odds: 5‑1 Trainer: Cherie DeVaux Jockey: Florent Geroux Recent Finishes: 1st, 2nd, 1st Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Versatile — can press or stalk

Analysis: Prairie Princess is the most versatile filly in the field. She can sit just off the pace or drop back and make one run. Her last two races were excellent — she pressed a moderate pace and still finished strongly. Geroux is a perfect fit for this type of horse, and DeVaux’s barn has been sharp with turf fillies. If the pace is moderate, she becomes extremely dangerous.

Post 7 – Churchill Charmette

ML Odds: 6‑1 Trainer: Ken McPeek Jockey: Corey Lanerie Recent Finishes: 2nd, 1st, 2nd Preferred Track Conditions: Firm Running Style: Front‑running speed

Analysis: Churchill Charmette is the likely pacesetter. She has wired fields before and is dangerous when left alone on the lead. Lanerie is excellent at rationing speed, and McPeek’s barn has been strong with turf sprinters stretching out. If she gets comfortable fractions, she could take this field a long way. If she’s pressured early, she may fade late.

Pace Projection

Early Speed: Churchill Charmette (7), Louisville Lass (3)

Pressers: Prairie Princess (6), Bluegrass Melody (1)

Stalkers: Kentucky Queen (4), Dakota Dreamgirl (2)

Closers: Anchorage Angelica (5)

Expected Scenario: Churchill Charmette sends hard from the outside. Louisville Lass applies pressure. Bluegrass Melody sits the perfect pocket trip. Prairie Princess stalks from the outside and gets first run on the tiring speed. Kentucky Queen looks to close late with a powerful stretch run.

Predicted Order of Finish

Kentucky Queen (Post 4) – Best closer + best form + ideal setup

Prairie Princess (Post 6) – Versatility keeps her in the mix

Bluegrass Melody (Post 1) – Rail trip + consistency

Churchill Charmette (Post 7) – Speed holds for a piece

Dakota Dreamgirl (Post 2) – Late run gets her into the superfecta

Louisville Lass (Post 3) – Needs a perfect trip

Anchorage Angelica (Post 5) – Too much to do late