The Orleans Stakes at Delta Downs is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $75,000, featuring a competitive field of fillies and mares aged four years and older. This five-furlong race will see a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars vying for the top prize. Here’s a detailed analysis of the contenders:
- Jumpin Judy (KY)
- Jockey: E J Barrera
- Trainer: A Alberto
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 5/1
- Pedigree: Street Boss – Stage Direction, by Malibu Moon
- Owner: Jason Lovern and Pamela Belk Lovern
- Breeder: Donna Shively
- Makeup (KY)
- Jockey: J Dominguez
- Trainer: S M Asmussen
- Weight: 126 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 5/2
- Pedigree: Classic Empire – Dance Queen, by To Honor and Serve
- Owner: Jackpot Farm, Corinne Heiligbrodt, William L. Heiligbrodt and Dusty Castille
- Breeder: Paul Tackett Revocable Trust
- Tennessee Moon (KY)
- Jockey: A Birzer
- Trainer: M N Hibdon
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 7/2
- Pedigree: Ransom the Moon – Tennessee Whiskey, by Smart Strike
- Owner: Mark N. Hibdon
- Breeder: Calumet Farm
- Luyv (LA)
- Jockey: S Munoz
- Trainer: G Goins
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 12/1
- Pedigree: Yockey’s Warrior – Southpine, by Laabity
- Owner: Garland Goins
- Breeder: John R Cunningham & Chad White
- Guitar Solo (LA)
- Jockey: D H Magnon
- Trainer: A Landry
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Star Guitar – Tory’s Triumph, by Grand Appointment
- Owner: World War IV Racing (Warren McFatter & John Christmann)
- Breeder: World War IV Racing
- Fire Vision (LA)
- Jockey: A Castillo
- Trainer: G R Bryant
- Weight: 119 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: Court Vision – Warrior’s Fire, by Warrior’s Reward
- Owner: Blick Stables (Adam Blick)
- Breeder: Russell Dean Louviere
- Miss Arlington (KY)
- Jockey: T Thornton
- Trainer: B Williamson
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Morning Line Odds: 2/1
- Pedigree: Mark Valeski – Luvnotionumbernine, by Notional
- Owner: Nancy A. Vanier, Mark Tauber, Brady Tauber and Steve Gordon
- Breeder: Nancy Vanier, Brady Tauber, Steve Gordon & Mark Tauber
Analysis and Predictions
Favorite: Miss Arlington (KY) – With morning line odds of 2/1, Miss Arlington is the favorite. Trained by B Williamson, this five-year-old filly has shown consistent performance and is expected to be a strong contender.
Top Contenders: Makeup (KY) and Tennessee Moon (KY) – Makeup, at 5/2, is another strong competitor, trained by S M Asmussen. Tennessee Moon, with odds of 7/2, also presents a solid challenge under trainer M N Hibdon. Both horses have shown significant potential and could provide stiff competition to the favorite.
Dark Horses: Jumpin Judy (KY) and Guitar Solo (LA) – With odds of 5/1 and 8/1 respectively, Jumpin Judy and Guitar Solo could surprise the field. Jumpin Judy, trained by A Alberto, has a strong pedigree and has shown promise in recent races. Guitar Solo, under trainer A Landry, also has the potential to perform well in this race.
Long Shot: Fire Vision (LA) – At 15/1, Fire Vision is considered a long shot. However, with jockey A Castillo and trainer G R Bryant, there’s always a possibility for an upset in a competitive field.
The Orleans Stakes promises to be an exhilarating race with a mix of experienced and emerging talents. With several strong contenders, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this five-furlong sprint at Delta Downs.
