Horse Racing Preview: Ladies’ Turf Sprint Stakes at Gulfstream Park

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The upcoming Ladies’ Turf Sprint Stakes at Gulfstream Park promises to be an exciting race! Scheduled for February 11, 2024, this race offers a purse of $140,000 and covers a distance of five furlongs on turf. The race is open to fillies and mares aged four years and older.

Key Details:

  • Purse: $140,000
  • Distance: 5 Furlongs (Turf)
  • Weight: 123 lbs
  • Eligibility: Fillies and Mares, Four Years Old And Upward
  • Entry Fees: $1,250 to enter, with a supplemental nomination fee of $100
  • Owners’ Payouts: 62% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth

Notable Contenders:

  1. Blind Spot (MD) – Jockey: E J Zayas, Trainer: S A Joseph, Jr. Odds: 8/1
  2. Karaya (FL) – Jockey: J R Velazquez, Trainer: E Casse. Odds: 7/2
  3. Freedom Speaks (KY) – Jockey: E Jaramillo, Trainer: H Smullen. Odds: 6/1
  4. Sinead (NY) – Jockey: J Castellano, Trainer: J R Abreu. Odds: 30/1
  5. Shoshanah (PA) – Jockey: D Egan, Trainer: K M Horlacher. Odds: 30/1
  6. Weekend Rags (NY) – Jockey: L Panici, Trainer: J R Abreu. Odds: 12/1
  7. Just a Care (IRE) – Jockey: L Saez, Trainer: B A Lynch. Odds: 9/5
  8. Epona’s Hope (FL) – Jockey: J Rosario, Trainer: E Plesa, Jr. Odds: 8/1
  9. Beauty of the Sea (FL) – Jockey: R Gutierrez, Trainer: J F Orseno. Odds: 4/1

Additional Information:

  • Preference: Given to stakes winners in 2024-25, stakes placed in 2024-25, then by highest career earnings.
  • Trophy: Awarded to the winning owner.
  • Alternative Course: If the turf course is deemed unsuitable, the race will be run on the Tapeta Course.