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Euphony’s victory in the $125,000 Iowa Distaff Breeders’ Cup made Josephine Abercrombie the first owner to win four of the $100,000-plus races in Prairie Meadows’ annual stakes festival. [1]
* Go here for a list of places to see fireworks around the state. [2]
Both Mr. John and owner Tom VanMeter are looking ahead after the July 6 $400,000 Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Breeders’ Cup Handicap (gr. [3]
Owens was thinking the 1-mile races, Owens shortened the colt up to 6 furlongs on June 15. [...] Ez Dreamer made trainer Kory Owens’ audible a winning call by taking Saturday’s $125,000 Iowa Sprint at Prairie Meadows. [1]
Celebrate at the Des Moines Symphony’s free annual outdoor concert, the Yankee Doodle Pops. [...] Go here for 31 photos from last year’s Fourth of July celebration in Urbandale. [2]
“In the Lone Star race, we were laying second right behind Congaree; we were looking good. [...] I’m not sure he’s a grade I horse, but I think he can be a really competitive horse here in the Midwest.” [...] Trainer Elliott Walden equipped Mr. John with blinkers for the Cornhusker because the colt had run erratically in his first three races this year. [3]
Waukee’s celebration includes a parade, food vendors and fireworks at around 9:30 p.m. [2]
* The $150,000 Iowa Sprint featured a duel between Bonapaw and Men’s Exclusive, but Sand Ridge, ridden by Ken Shino, surprised both horses. [...] The result was a more focused Mr. John and the 4-year-old’s first stakes victory as he pulled away to win over Unshaded. [3]
* Keep up with Sophia’s Entertainment in Des Moines blog. [...] A free day of events in Perry includes a fire department water balloon fight, a parade, fireworks and more. [2]
Sources:
[1] Horse Racing: Ez Dreamer trainer finds new niche for speedy horse …
[2] Fourth of July Planner | DesMoinesRegister.com | The Des Moines Register
[3] Prairie Meadows Race Report: Mr. Cornhusker | BloodHorse.com News