The Pippin Stakes, held at Oaklawn Park, is a prominent race for fillies and mares aged four years old and upward, set over a distance of 1 1/16 miles. Here’s a detailed look at the horses, trainers, breeders, and key details for this exciting event.
Race Details
- Purse: $150,000
- Entry Fee: $750 to pass the entry box and $750 additional to start
- Supplementary Nominations: $2,000 eligibility
- Weights:
- 122 lbs for all entrants
- Allowances for non-winners of $60,000 in 2024-2025, $50,000 at a mile or over in 2024, $35,000 at a mile or over since October 11, 2024 (maiden and claiming races not considered)
- Purse Distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, and 4% to fifth
Contenders
| P# | Horse | A/S | Jockey | Wgt (lbs) | Trainer | M/L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corningstone | 5/M | Julien Leparoux | 122 | Ken McPeek | 8/5 | |
| 2 | Indy Label | 4/F | Francisco Arrieta | 122 | Matt Shirer | 15/1 | |
| 3 | Bow Draw | 7/M | Rocco Bowen | 122 | Henry West, Jr. | 30/1 | |
| 4 | Pharoah’s Heart | 8/M | Samuel Camacho, Jr. | 115 | David Jacobson | 15/1 | |
| 5 | Taxed | 5/M | Ricardo Santana, Jr | 122 | Randy Morse | 5/2 | |
| 6 | Tripolina | 4/F | Ramon Vazquez | 115 | Chris Hartman | 3/1 | |
| 7 | Tapit Jenallie | 4/F | Richard Eramia | 115 | Eddie Milligan | 20/1 | |
| 8 | Let’s Duet | 6/M | Emmanuel Esquivel | 122 | Ken McPeek | 15/1 | |
| 9 | Neom Beach | 4/F | Erik Asmussen | 122 | Steve Asmussen | 10/1 |
Horse Profiles
1. Corningstone (IN): The favorite, trained by Ken McPeek, is a consistent performer with 7-6-4 record from 22 starts and earnings of $670k. Recent victories include the Mistletoe at Oaklawn Park.
2. Indy Label (KY): A promising filly trained by Matt Shirer, known for her speed but is yet to clinch a significant win. This race is her opportunity to shine.
3. Bow Draw (KY): An experienced mare with considerable runs. Trained by Henry West, Jr., she faces tough competition but has the potential for an upset.
4. Pharoah’s Heart (FL): Senior contender with a noteworthy pedigree, competing with consistency in recent starts. She is trained by David Jacobson.
5. Taxed (KY): Second favorite, trained by Randy Morse, has performed admirably in prior stakes, including a notable second-place in Mistletoe.
6. Tripolina (KY): A rising star with stakes victories in Canada. Trained by Chris Hartman, she is poised to make an impact.
7. Tapit Jenallie (KY): Trained by Eddie Milligan2, this filly has shown potential in past performances but will need to step up to compete with this field.
8. Let’s Duet (KY): Trained by Ken McPeek, she’s making her stakes debut, having accumulated $400k in earnings previously.
9. Neom Beach (KY): With Steve Asmussen as the trainer, she has a strong pedigree and recent form to her favor. A potential dark horse in the race.
Trainer Insights
- Ken McPeek: Producing consistent winners. Corningstone and Let’s Duet are part of his robust stable.
- Matt Shirer: Developing promising younger horses.
- Chris Hartman: Known for successfully transitioning horses from sprinters to mid-distance.
- Steve Asmussen: Hall of Fame trainer aiming for his third Pippin victory.
Breeding Details
- Corningstone: Bred by Deann Baer & Greg Baer DVM.
- Indy Label: Bred by Gugru LLC.
- Bow Draw: Bred by Calumet Farm.
- Pharoah’s Heart: Bred by CESA Farm.
- Taxed: Bred by Brereton C. Jones.
- Tripolina: Bred by WinStar Farm, LLC.
- Tapit Jenallie: Bred by Willis Horton Racing LLC.
- Let’s Duet: Bred by Gentry Farms.
- Neom Beach: Bred by Tami Bobo.
