By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–JULY 3, 2026–Curls Magic Wagon earned the first stakes victory of his career on Friday afternoon, defeating a solid field of older runners in the Grade 3 $50,000 Keokuk Stakes at Prairie Meadows. The 350-yard event was held over a fast track under cloudy skies.

Ridden by Alfredo Triana, Jr., Curls Magic Wagon broke on top from the rail and was never seriously challenged, leading throughout to score by three-quarters of a length. The brown 4-year-old stopped the timer in :17.579 " name="twitter:description" /> By Emily Paulk, StallioneSearch

ALTOONA, IA–JULY 3, 2026–Curls Magic Wagon earned the first stakes victory of his career on Friday afternoon, defeating a solid field of older runners in the Grade 3 $50,000 Keokuk Stakes at Prairie Meadows. The 350-yard event was held over a fast track under cloudy skies.

Ridden by Alfredo Triana, Jr., Curls Magic Wagon broke on top from the rail and was never seriously challenged, leading throughout to score by three-quarters of a length. The brown 4-year-old stopped the timer in :17.579 " />