The Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds is set to be an exciting race for two-year-olds over one and one-sixteenth miles. The race will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, and has attracted a competitive field of five starters.
Key Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: One and One Sixteenth Miles
- Eligibility: Two-Year-Olds
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Entry Fee: $550 to enter; $550 additional to start
- Supplemental Nominations: $2,000 at time of entry
- Distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth, 2% to fifth, and 1% to finishers sixth through ninth
Field Overview:
- Built (KY) – Hard Spun – Sea Garden
- Render Judgment (KY) – Blame – Barbara Gordon
- Magnitude (KY) – Not This Time – Rockadelic
- Chris’s Revenge (KY) – Instagrand – Summer Squeeze
- Admiral Dennis (KY) – Constitution – Gulf Coast
Race Analysis:
Admiral Dennis is the morning line favorite with odds of 9/5, having shown excellent form with a maiden win at Churchill Downs. Built is another strong contender with odds of 7/2, known for his impressive debut win at Keeneland. Magnitude and Render Judgment are also expected to be competitive, with both having shown potential in their recent starts.
Admiral Dennis has the advantage of a higher Brisnet Speed figure and a strong pedigree, making him a top contender. However, Built cannot be discounted, given his recent win and solid performance.
Jockeys and Trainers:
- Built: Corey J. Lanerie, Wayne Catalano
- Render Judgment: Brian Joseph Hernandez, Jr., Kenneth G. McPeek
- Magnitude: Jose L. Ortiz, Steve M. Asmussen
- Chris’s Revenge: Jaime A. Torres, Brittany T. Russell
- Admiral Dennis: Luis Saez, Brad H. Cox
Conclusion:
The Gun Runner Stakes promises to be a thrilling race with a mix of seasoned and promising two-year-olds. Admiral Dennis is the favorite, but with the unpredictable nature of horse racing, any of the top contenders could emerge victorious.
