The Grade III Bayakoa Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set to take place on February 8, 2025, offering a purse of $250,000 over a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles. This race is open to fillies and mares aged four years and older.
Key Details:
- Purse: $250,000
- Distance: 1 1/16 Miles
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Entry Fees: $1,250 to pass the entry box and an additional $1,250 to start. Supplementary nominations are allowed at a fee of $3,000.
- Owners’ Payouts: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, and 4% to fifth.
- Weight Allowances: Non-winners of $60,000 twice at one mile or over since October 8, 2024, allowed 3 lbs; $50,000 at a mile or over in 2025, allowed 5 lbs; $40,000 at a mile or over in 2024-2025, allowed 7 lbs.
Notable Contenders:
- Corningstone (IN) – Jockey: J R Leparoux, Trainer: K G McPeek. Odds: 2/1
- Wild Bout Hilary (KY) – Jockey: C McMahon, Trainer: T Tracy. Odds: 10/1
- Little Jamie (KY) – Jockey: R A Vazquez, Trainer: R Medina. Odds: 4/1
- Bow Draw (KY) – Jockey: R Bowen, Trainer: H West, Jr. Odds: 20/1
- Free Like a Girl (LA) – Jockey: R Santana, Jr. Trainer: C D Pomier. Odds: 3/1
- Loved (KY) – Jockey: T Gaffalione, Trainer: B P Walsh. Odds: 9/5
Additional Information:
- Preference: Given to horses with the highest earnings in allowance stakes.
- Trophy: Awarded to the winning owner.
- Nominations: Closed on January 25, 2025, with 29 nominations.
