Fonner Park -Grand Island, NE | fonnerpark.com
Fonner Park is a year-round facility that hosts horse racing and events such as craft and recreational shows as well as the local county fair.
Biggest stakes: The Fonner Park Special and the Bold Accent Stakes.
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Power Picks stats the last 60 days: Top picks are winning at 32.7%, second picks are winning at 22.7%, and third place picks are winning 15.1%.
Fonner Park Power Picks the last 14 days: 0.0% winners /
6F,Dirt,Maiden Special Weight
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $9,100
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / $2 Daily Double / .50 Pick 4
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Race 1: The top pick is #6 Copanello Bay the 9/5 ML favorite trained by David C. Anderson and ridden by Jose Angel Medina. The four-year-old gelding by Bucchero has very good speed figures that matchup well with this group. Get Fonner Park Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 1 | Sassy B KeenKeen Ice | Eric Ramaekers Larren Delorme | 5/1 | ||
 | 2 | Floor ItAccelerate | Salvador Arceo Adrian B. Ramos | 10/1 | ||
 | 3 | WikingWar Front | Temple D. Rushton Armando Martinez | 9/2 | ||
 | 4 | Rowdy GaleTwice as Bad | Mason Red Wing Xavier Pickner | 15/1 | ||
 | 5 | One Pretty GirlMister Lucky Cat | Schuyler Condon Mark Luark | 6/1 | ||
 | 6 | | Copanello BayBucchero | David C. Anderson Jose Angel Medina | 9/5 | |
 | 7 | Magnolia SpeedClearly Now | Jerry Gourneau Nathan Haar | 7/2 | ||
 | 8 | Tiznows GrandsonHome of the Brave | Dalton Dieter Kevin Roman | 15/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copanello Bay | | $3.00 | $2.40 | $2.20 |
| Magnolia Speed | | - | $3.00 | $2.40 |
| Tiznows Grandson | | - | - | $5.00 |
| Rowdy Gale | | - | - | - |
Also rans: One Pretty Girl, Sassy B Keen, Wiking
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 6-7 | $78.00 | $7,854.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-7-8 | $44.20 | $3,537.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.8, :48.8, 1:01.4, 1:12.8
Winning Owner: Todd Veerhusen
Winning Breeder: Julie Davies
COPANELLO BAY tracked the early leader two deep, asked through the far turn and drew off to be well clear under a steady hand ride.
6F,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $13,000
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / .50 Pick 3
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Race 2: The top pick is #5 Medicine Tail the 8/5 ML favorite trained by Larry D. Donlin, Jr. and ridden by Adrian B. Ramos. The six-year-old gelding by Kantharos has good early speed in a projected paceless race in combination with better overall speed figures against this bunch to win in this spot. Get Fonner Park Picks for all of today's races.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Its a WrapTwirling Candy | Isai V. Gonzalez Kevin Roman | 3/1 | ||
| | 2 | Mister ChairmanInto Mischief | Eric Ramaekers Larren Delorme | 7/2 | ||
| | 3 | Forced RankingMastery | Schuyler Condon Mark Luark | 8/1 | ||
| | 4 | RuntodayRunhappy | Mark N. Hibdon Ricardo Martinez | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | | Medicine TailKantharos | Larry D. Donlin, Jr. Adrian B. Ramos | 8/5 | |
| | 6 | KearneyBal a Bali (BRZ) | Alberto Ibanez Zack Ziegler | 12/1 | ||
| | 7 | Time MachineGiant's Causeway | Schuyler Condon Jose Angel Medina | 10/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Its a Wrap | | $8.80 | $4.20 | $2.80 |
| Time Machine | | - | $4.20 | $2.60 |
| Medicine Tail | | - | - | $2.60 |
| Runtoday | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Mister Chairman, Forced Ranking, Kearney
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Double | 6-1 | $24.00 | $3,831.00 |
| Exacta | 1-7 | $32.40 | $8,770.00 |
| Superfecta | 1-7-5-4 | $315.80 | $1,130.00 |
| Trifecta | 1-7-5 | $77.00 | $4,269.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23.4, :46.6, :59.8, 1:12.8
Winning Owner: GSH Stable LLC
Winning Breeder: Castle Park Farm, LLC & Breffni Farm
ITS A WRAP dropped back off the early going, was near the inside nearing the three sixteenths pole, angled out and surged up late under strong handling.
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Fonner Park, which opens Friday, suspends interstate wagering indefinitely due to legal concerns.
4F,Dirt,$10,000 Allowance Optional Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $12,000
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta
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Race 3: The top pick is #1 Lover Boy the 3/1 ML favorite trained by Kelli Martinez and ridden by Armando Martinez. The seven-year-old gelding by Fury Kapcori has the top combo of trainer and jockey. Get Fonner Park Picks for all of today's races. There's potential for a fast pace in this race with all the speed. Get the Pace Report for advanced analysis of the pace in every race today.
| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | | Lover BoyFury Kapcori | Kelli Martinez Armando Martinez | 3/1 | |
| | 2 | Mister McLeanMaclean's Music | Bruce Sanderson Scott A. Bethke | 10/1 | ||
| | 3 | Far From FinalMaclean's Music | Rodney L. Davis Chris Fackler | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | Monterey PeninsulaThe Factor | Kelli Martinez Adrian B. Ramos | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | ThundershookSuper Saver | Dalton Dieter Tyler W. Bacon | 5/1 | ||
| | 6 | Sea ForceNyquist | Isai V. Gonzalez Ricardo Martinez | 6/1 | ||
| | 7 | Huey DueyCommander's Shoes | Marissa Black Jose Angel Medina | 9/2 | ||
| | 8 | JonoBayern | Temple D. Rushton Nathan Haar | 12/1 | ||
 | 9 | Doge of VeniceTexas Ryano | Grady Thompson Larren Delorme | 15/1 | ||
 | 10 | Lode of BlarneyExaggerator | Isai V. Gonzalez Kevin Roman | 7/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lode of Blarney | | $4.80 | $3.00 | $2.60 |
| Huey Duey | | - | $3.60 | $3.20 |
| Jono | | - | - | $8.80 |
| Lover Boy | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Monterey Peninsula, Sea Force, Mister McLean, Doge of Venice, Thundershook
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 10-7 | $14.20 | $10,629.00 |
| Superfecta | 10-7-8-1 | $496.20 | $2,316.00 |
| Trifecta | 10-7-8 | $134.40 | $5,330.00 |
Fractions and final time: :23, :34.8, :46.2
Winning Owner: Cavello Veloce Stables
Winning Breeder: Sierra Farm
LODE OF BLARNEY pressed the early going two deep between rivals around the far turn and finished well to just get up under all out pressure.
6F,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $11,000
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | James's MoonshineMoonshine Mullin | Kyle Schindler Ricardo Martinez | 4/1 | ||
| | 2 | Bellamys RoanMacho Rocket | David C. Anderson Nathan Haar | 8/1 | ||
| | 3 | Sisaway NowTiznow | Jesse Compton Chris Fackler | 15/1 | ||
| | 4 | Bold CourageUnion Rags | Rodney L. Davis Larren Delorme | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Diamond CityShackleford | Schuyler Condon Jose Angel Medina | 5/2 | ||
| | 6 | Hastings SunriseVancouver (AUS) | Kelli Martinez Armando Martinez | 3/1 | ||
| | 7 | SchmoozeMalibu Moon | Troy A. Bethke Scott A. Bethke | 12/1 | ||
| | 8 | Little BitothunderMine for Gold | Gregorio P. Rivera Zack Ziegler | 15/1 | ||
| | 9 | Mr CreedJimmy Creed | Kelli Martinez Kevin Roman | 6/1 | ||
| | 10 | Exotic's BearBlack Bear | Jerry Gourneau Adrian B. Ramos | 5/1 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Sunrise | | $7.80 | $3.80 | $2.80 |
| Diamond City | | - | $3.00 | $2.40 |
| Mr Creed | | - | - | $3.20 |
| Exotic's Bear | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Sisaway Now, Little Bitothunder, Bellamys Roan, Schmooze, James's Moonshine
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 6-5 | $16.40 | $12,396.00 |
| Superfecta | 6-5-9-10 | $207.20 | $2,148.00 |
| Trifecta | 6-5-9 | $51.80 | $6,229.00 |
| Pick 3 | 1-3/10-6 | $123.40 | $1,043.00 |
| Pick 4 | 2/6-1-3/10-6 | $195.20 | $1,891.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24, :47.4, :59.6, 1:11.8
Winning Owner: Benson, Mike and Mitzi
Winning Breeder: Stillmeadow Farm LLC
HASTINGS SUNRISE pressed early, had full command near the three eighths pole and held gamely to prove best under strong handling.
Adare Manor is out; Dr. Venkman is favorite in Pacific Classic
Adare Manor, program choice vs. males in Pacific Classic, is out. Dr. Venkman is new favorite.
6F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $7,600
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / .50 Pick 3
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Bricktown BrownDen's Legacy | Marissa Black Jose Angel Medina | 10/1 | ||
| | 2 | Ship BossMidshipman | Sean P. Foley Nathan Haar | 6/1 | ||
| | 3 | Hold TightCandy Ride (ARG) | Temple D. Rushton Tyler W. Bacon | 8/1 | ||
| | 4 | Ginger RulesNative Ruler | Pam Schutz Chris Fackler | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Rafael's SurpriseLatigo Shore | Kyle Schindler Scott A. Bethke | 8/1 | ||
| | 6 | Nasty ExaggeratorExaggerator | Larry D. Donlin, Jr. Adrian B. Ramos | 4/1 | ||
| | 7 | DeliriumGemologist | Barry Hodgson Larren Delorme | 8/1 | ||
| | 8 | PreacherFury Kapcori | Mark N. Hibdon Ricardo Martinez | 3/1 | ||
| | 9 | Fake SolutionReal Solution | Schuyler Condon Mark Luark | 15/1 | ||
| | 10 | Verrazano FirstVerrazano | Isai V. Gonzalez Kevin Roman | 7/2 |
| Runner | Win | Place | Show | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verrazano First | | $4.60 | $3.20 | $2.60 |
| Preacher | | - | $3.60 | $3.00 |
| Hold Tight | | - | - | $4.60 |
| Bricktown Brown | | - | - | - |
Also rans: Nasty Exaggerator, Rafael's Surprise, Fake Solution, Delirium, Ship Boss, Ginger Rules
| Pool | Finish | $2 Payout | Total Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exacta | 10-8 | $15.00 | $10,408.00 |
| Superfecta | 10-8-3-1 | $546.80 | $1,489.00 |
| Trifecta | 10-8-3 | $80.20 | $5,407.00 |
Fractions and final time: :24.4, :47.6, 1:00.2, 1:12.8
Winning Owner: David Scheideler
Winning Breeder: Frank Mancari
VERRAZANO FIRST pressed the early leader from the outside two deep and finished well to edge clear under strong handling.
6F,Dirt,$5,000 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $6,700
.50 Dinsdale Automotive Pick 5 Jackpot - $5,000 Minimum JACKPOT payout $1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Bumper PoolStreet Strategy | Troy A. Bethke Scott A. Bethke | 8/1 | ||
| | 2 | Presumptive CloserBal a Bali (BRZ) | Isai V. Gonzalez Kevin Roman | 8/5 | ||
| | 3 | Astern BankerAstern (AUS) | Schuyler Condon Mark Luark | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | LevelBal a Bali (BRZ) | Grady Thompson Larren Delorme | 20/1 | ||
| | 5 | Suburban PrinceGood Samaritan | Kelli Martinez Armando Martinez | 10/1 | ||
| | 6 | UnbowedSharp Azteca | Marvin A. Johnson Nathan Haar | 4/1 | ||
| | 7 | RiversportCaleb's Posse | Larry D. Donlin, Jr. Adrian B. Ramos | 12/1 | ||
| | 8 | Shaken and ShimmyHandsome Mike | Richard Dean Bliss Chris Fackler | 9/2 | ||
| | 9 | Woods of CongareeCongaree | Steve Martin Tyler W. Bacon | 20/1 | ||
| | 10 | In the MidstMidshipman | Robert G. Hoffman Zack Ziegler | 8/1 |
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6F,Dirt,Allowance
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $9,700
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / .50 Pick 4
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Big Boss BenSpeightster | Kelli Martinez Armando Martinez | 3/1 | ||
| | 2 | Casper JusticeElusive Bluff | Mike Sorensen Adrian B. Ramos | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | Eliot NessTapiture | Eric Ramaekers Zack Ziegler | 8/1 | ||
| | 4 | Bluegrass BreezeBluegrass Cat | Randy Curran Nathan Haar | 5/1 | ||
| | 5 | StockpilerMore Than Ready | James R. Compton Chris Fackler | 10/1 | ||
| | 6 | Star of StarsCreative Cause | Troy A. Bethke Scott A. Bethke | 8/1 | ||
| | 7 | Special OperatorViolence | Isai V. Gonzalez Kevin Roman | 9/2 | ||
| | 8 | Bread WinnerCandy Ride (ARG) | Marissa Black Jose Angel Medina | 6/1 | ||
| | 9 | PervasiveTiznow | John Muckey Mark Luark | 15/1 | ||
| | 10 | Caleb CatCaleb's Posse | Jerry Gourneau Larren Delorme | 15/1 |
6F,Dirt,$7,500 Starter Optional Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $10,000
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / .50 Pick 3
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Champion by DesignJump Start | Kelli Martinez Armando Martinez | 10/1 | ||
| | 2 | Broadway PeteHello Broadway | Schuyler Condon Mark Luark | 15/1 | ||
| | 3 | Punch EmPaynter | David C. Anderson Nathan Haar | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | Rickey BRichard's Kid | Larry D. Donlin, Jr. Adrian B. Ramos | 8/1 | ||
| | 5 | Behind the CurtainTapiture | Barry Hodgson Larren Delorme | 6/1 | ||
| | 6 | Hail StateQuality Road | Mark N. Hibdon Ricardo Martinez | 8/1 | ||
| | 7 | HackerHightail | Marissa Black Jose Angel Medina | 4/1 | ||
| | 8 | American SmoothMalibu Moon | Isai V. Gonzalez Kevin Roman | 7/2 | ||
| | 9 | TimehascomeNot This Time | Eric Ramaekers Zack Ziegler | 10/1 |
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6F,Dirt,Ogataul S.
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $25,000
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / $2 Daily Double
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | Caleb On the GoGold Schleiger | Jason Wise Jose Angel Medina | 5/2 | ||
| | 2 | KenhedoitEl Caballo | Dalton Dieter Tyler W. Bacon | 12/1 | ||
| | 3 | Joey's ValentineMine for Gold | Gregorio P. Rivera Zack Ziegler | 12/1 | ||
| | 4 | Bartenders MistakeCougar Cat | Deb Moss Ricardo Martinez | 15/1 | ||
| | 5 | Name the PriceStar Cat | Dalton Dieter Chris Fackler | 6/1 | ||
| | 6 | Ships LogMidshipman | Robert G. Hoffman Adrian B. Ramos | 9/2 | ||
| | 7 | Mo SummerSummer Front | David C. Anderson Kevin Roman | 7/2 | ||
| | 8 | YayasgotmoregameLoveofthegame | Grady Thompson Larren Delorme | 12/1 | ||
| | 9 | Phlash DriveCougar Cat | David C. Anderson Nathan Haar | 10/1 | ||
| | 10 | Judge's BribeJudge Bill | Marissa Black Armando Martinez | 15/1 |
6 1/2F,Dirt,$2,500 Claiming
Open | 3 Year Olds And Up
Purse: $5,600
$1 Exacta / .50 Trifecta / .10 Superfecta / $2 Omni Bet
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| # | PP | Horse / Sire | Trainer / Jockey | ML | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | 1 | GetchaAstrology | Mark N. Hibdon Ricardo Martinez | 2/1 | ||
| | 2 | Poker PlayAmerican Freedom | Salvador Arceo Armando Martinez | 10/1 | ||
| | 3 | Zoe's Papa CeePapa Clem | Jim Bumgardner Tyler W. Bacon | 15/1 | ||
| | 4 | Mine My TimeDiscreetly Mine | Mark Lemburg Larren Delorme | 12/1 | ||
| | 5 | Oh Be OneTwice the Appeal | Shawn Bunn Scott A. Bethke | 10/1 | ||
| | 6 | Outlaw X.Flashback | Isai V. Gonzalez Adrian B. Ramos | 3/1 | ||
| | 7 | Lethal MoveStreet Move | Grady Thompson Mark Luark | 6/1 | ||
| | 8 | Smart CallEmpire Maker | David C. Anderson Nathan Haar | 8/1 | ||
| | 9 | Camps BayLookin At Lucky | Bruce Sanderson Jose Angel Medina | 15/1 | ||
| | 10 | RevenirHard Spun | Isai V. Gonzalez Kevin Roman | 15/1 |
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