Horse Racing Preview: Gravesend Stakes

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Race Details:

  • Purse: $150,000
  • Distance: Six Furlongs
  • Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds and Upward
  • Weight: Three-Year-Olds 124 lbs; Older 126 lbs (with allowances)
  • Date: Coming Up Soon
  • Venue: Aqueduct

Contenders:

  1. Tivy (KY)
    • Age: 4/C
    • Jockey: R. R. Maragh
    • Trainer: J. M. Antonucci
    • Odds: 20/1
  2. Full Moon Madness (KY)
    • Age: 4/G
    • Jockey: K. Carmouche
    • Trainer: M. Nevin
    • Odds: 8/1
  3. Runninsonofagun (KY)
    • Age: 5/G
    • Jockey: J. Rosario
    • Trainer: J. T. Toscano Jr.
    • Odds: 9/5
  4. Maximus Meridius (PA)
    • Age: 3/G
    • Jockey: J. R. Velazquez
    • Trainer: R. E. Reid Jr.
    • Odds: 2/1
  5. Toxic Gray (KY)
    • Age: 4/C
    • Jockey: J. Lezcano
    • Trainer: M. Miceli
    • Odds: 4/1
  6. Top Gunner (KY)
    • Age: 7/G
    • Jockey: M. Franco
    • Trainer: B. H. Cox
    • Odds: 5/1
  7. Twenty Four Mamba (KY)
    • Age: 5/G
    • Jockey: D. Davis
    • Trainer: C. Baker
    • Odds: 15/1

Analysis:

  • Runninsonofagun: The favorite at 9/5, trained by J. T. Toscano Jr. and ridden by J. Rosario, Runninsonofagun is expected to be a strong contender given his consistent performances.
  • Maximus Meridius: With odds of 2/1, this three-year-old gelding trained by R. E. Reid Jr. and ridden by J. R. Velazquez has shown promise and could pose a significant challenge.
  • Toxic Gray: Trained by M. Miceli and ridden by J. Lezcano, Toxic Gray is another strong contender with odds of 4/1. His recent performances suggest he will be competitive.
  • Top Gunner: At 5/1, this seven-year-old gelding trained by B. H. Cox and ridden by M. Franco has the experience and potential to make an impact in this race.
  • Full Moon Madness: With odds of 8/1, trained by M. Nevin and ridden by K. Carmouche, this gelding could surprise with a strong performance.

This year’s Gravesend Stakes promises an exciting race with a mix of seasoned contenders and rising stars. Can Runninsonofagun live up to his favorite status, or will Maximus Meridius or another contender take the victory?