The Eddie Logan Stakes at Santa Anita Park is set to be an exciting turf race for two-year-olds with a purse of $100,000. This one-mile race will have the rail set at 20 feet. The subscription for this race was $100 if made on or before Thursday, December 19, 2024, with 11 horses closing entries, and one horse entered by supplementary nomination of $2,000 (Cano for the Win). There is an additional fee of $750 to enter and $750 to start, with $100,000 guaranteed. The purse distribution will be as follows: $60,000 to the winner, $20,000 to second, $12,000 to third, $6,000 to fourth, and $2,000 to fifth. All horses will carry 122 lbs., with weight allowances for non-winners of certain races.
Lineup and Morning Line Odds
- Sabertooth (MD) – 2/C, Jockey: U Rispoli, Weight: 118, Trainer: T Yakteen, Morning Line: 4/1
- King of Dragons (CA) – 2/C, Jockey: K Kimura, Weight: 120, Trainer: R Baltas, Morning Line: 7/2
- Fomo Joe (KY) – 2/C, Jockey: A Escobedo, Weight: 118, Trainer: R Hanson, Morning Line: 6/1
- Game Warrior (KY) – 2/C, Jockey: J J Hernandez, Weight: 120, Trainer: P Miller, Morning Line: 12/1
- Cano for the Win (KY) – 2/C, Jockey: H I Berrios, Weight: 118, Trainer: D F O’Neill, Morning Line: 15/1
- Artislas (KY) – 2/C, Jockey: F Prat, Weight: 122, Trainer: J Mullins, Morning Line: 5/2
- Tiz Happy (KY) – 2/C, Jockey: E A Maldonado, Weight: 118, Trainer: D F O’Neill, Morning Line: 30/1 (Blinkers Off)
- Precision (GB) – 2/G, Jockey: L Dettori, Weight: 120, Trainer: M W McCarthy, Morning Line: 3/1
Owners and Breeders
- Owners: George A. Sharp; Cicero Farms, LLC; California Racing Partners, Ciaglia Racing LLC or O’Donnell, et al; Jethorse, LLC; Mercado Racing LLC; Irving Ventures LLC, Arthur or Meathe, et al; Calumet Farm; Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners.
- Breeders: 2500 Determined Stud; Cicero Farms LLC; Three Lyons Racing, LLC; George W. Ruggiero; John Teglia; University of Kentucky; Calumet Farm; Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners.
Pedigrees
- Sabertooth (MD): Grazen – Hard to Resist, by Johannesburg
- King of Dragons (CA): Sir Prancealot (IRE) – Zendreya, by Eskendereya
- Fomo Joe (KY): Instilled Regard – Rein in Avaricity, by Include
- Game Warrior (KY): Game Winner – Le Mi Geaux, by First Samurai
- Cano for the Win (KY): Omaha Beach – Malibu June, by Malibu Moon
- Artislas (KY): Catalina Cruiser – Moms Pride (FR), by Into Mischief
- Tiz Happy (KY): Runhappy – Tizbo, by Tiznow
- Precision (GB): Expert Eye (GB) – Harbour of Grace (FR), by Le Havre (IRE)
Key Contenders
- Artislas (KY): The morning line favorite at 5/2, this colt trained by J Mullins and ridden by F Prat is expected to perform well.
- King of Dragons (CA): With morning line odds of 7/2, this colt trained by R Baltas and ridden by K Kimura is another strong contender.
- Precision (GB): This gelding, trained by M W McCarthy and ridden by L Dettori, has morning line odds of 3/1 and is also one to watch.
This race promises to be an exciting showcase of young talent on the turf at Santa Anita Park. Which two-year-old will emerge victorious in the Eddie Logan Stakes?
