Horse Racing Preview: Damon Runyon Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack

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The Damon Runyon Stakes is set to take place at Aqueduct Raceway on February 8, 2025. This exciting race offers a purse of $125,000 and is open to three-year-old colts and geldings foaled in New York State and approved by the New York State-Bred Registry. The race is a seven-furlong sprint, and Lasix is not allowed within 48 hours of post time pursuant to HISA Rule 4212.

Key Details:

  • Purse: $125,000
  • Distance: Seven Furlongs
  • Eligibility: Three-year-olds foaled in New York State and approved by the New York State-Bred Registry
  • Weight: 122 lbs
  • Non-winners of a sweepstake allowed 2 lbs; non-winners of a race other than maiden, claiming, or starter allowed 4 lbs.
  • Trophy: A trophy will be presented to the winning owner.

Race Conditions:

  • Entry Fees: By subscription of $125 each, with $625 to pass the entry box and an additional $625 to start. For horses not originally nominated, a supplemental nomination payment of $625 in addition to the entry and starting fees can be made at any time prior to the closing of entries.
  • Purse Distribution: 55% to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 12% to third, 6% to fourth, 4% to fifth, and 3% divided equally amongst the remaining finishers.

Field Overview:

  1. Soontobeking (NY) – Post Position: 1, Jockey: Eric Cancel, Trainer: George Weaver, Weight: 120 lbs
  2. Sand Devil (NY) – Post Position: 2, Jockey: Jose Lezcano, Trainer: Linda Rice, Weight: 120 lbs
  3. Just Licorice (NY) – Post Position: 3, Jockey: Romero Ramsay Maragh, Trainer: Linda Rice, Weight: 118 lbs
  4. Fireballin (NY) – Post Position: 4, Jockey: Sahin Civaci, Trainer: Michael J. Maker, Weight: 118 lbs
  5. National Identity (NY) – Post Position: 5, Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche, Trainer: Danny Gargan, Weight: 118 lbs

Pedigrees:

  1. Soontobeking: King for a Day – Swayed (by Freud)
  2. Sand Devil: Violence – Mineralogist (by Mineshaft)
  3. Just Licorice: Justify – Maria’s Candy (by Candy Ride)
  4. Fireballin: Honest Mischief – Barbie On a Budget (by Mineshaft)
  5. National Identity: Solomini – Cheyenne Autumn (by Indian Charlie)

Equipment Changes:

  • Fireballin: Blinkers On

What to Expect: The Damon Runyon Stakes promises to be a thrilling race with a competitive field of New York-bred three-year-olds. The race will test the speed and stamina of the contenders over the seven-furlong distance, and fans can look forward to some exciting action.