The Laffit Pincay, Jr. Stakes is set to take place at Santa Anita Park on December 26, 2024. This Grade II race offers a purse of $200,000 and covers a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on dirt. The race is open to three-year-olds and older.
Contenders:
- American Admiral (KY) – Jockey: K. Kimura, Trainer: T. Yakteen, Odds: 12/1
- Ashcroft (KY) – Jockey: J. Rosario, Trainer: J. W. Sadler, Odds: 5/1
- J B Strikes Back (KY) – Jockey: A. Fresu, Trainer: D. F. O’Neill, Odds: 6/1
- Express Train (KY) – Jockey: H. I. Berrios, Trainer: J. A. Shirreffs, Odds: 4/1
- Lammas (GB) – Jockey: J. J. Hernandez, Trainer: M. Badilla, Odds: 6/1
- Katonah (KY) – Jockey: L. Dettori, Trainer: D. F. O’Neill, Odds: 3/1
- Tarantino (KY) – Jockey: E. A. Maldonado, Trainer: P. Eurton, Odds: 7/2
- Goldeneye (KY) – Jockey: F. Prat, Trainer: P. Eurton, Odds: 12/1
Analysis:
- Katonah is the morning-line favorite with odds of 3/1. Trained by Doug O’Neill and ridden by Frankie Dettori, Katonah has shown strong performances in recent races and is equipped with blinkers for this race.
- Express Train is another strong contender, with a Grade I win under his belt. Trained by John Shirreffs and ridden by Hector Berrios, Express Train has been consistent and is looking to make a strong comeback.
- Tarantino is also a top contender, having shown impressive performances recently. Trained by Peter Eurton and ridden by Edwin Maldonado, Tarantino has been consistent and is expected to perform well.
- Ashcroft and J B Strikes Back are also worth watching, with multiple stakes wins and strong showings in recent races. Trained by John W. Sadler and Doug F. O’Neill respectively, they have good chances to perform well in this race.
This race promises to be highly competitive with a mix of experienced turf runners and promising newcomers
