The Colonel Power Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course is set to be an exciting turf race for four-year-olds and upward. Here’s a strategic preview of the race:
Race Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: Five and One-Half Furlongs (Turf)
- Eligibility: Four-year-olds and upward
- Weight: 124 lbs
- Entry Fees: $625 to pass the entry box and an additional $625 to start. Supplemental nominations are $625 in addition to the entry and starting fees.
Top Contenders:
- Old Homestead (FL)
- Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
- Trainer: Brad A. Brinkman
- Pedigree: Overanalyze – Pearl de Vere (by Songandaprayer)
- PP: 6/H
- Med: 8/1
- Notes: Old Homestead has shown potential on turf and could be a strong contender if he gets a good position early.
- Kavod (KY)
- Jockey: Luis J. Velazquez
- Trainer: James Sharp
- Pedigree: Lea – Weekend Connection (by Pulpit)
- PP: 6/G
- Med: 8/1
- Notes: Kavod has been consistent and could perform well if he gets a clean trip.
- Dhabab (IRE)
- Jockey: Edwin Morales
- Trainer: Edward Vaughan
- Pedigree: No Nay Never – Habbat Reeh (IRE) (by Mastercraftsman)
- PP: 6/G
- Med: 8/1
- Notes: Dhabab has shown good form on turf and could be a contender if he gets a good start.
- Gilded Ruler (KY)
- Jockey: Brian J. Hernandez, Jr.
- Trainer: James Sharp
- Pedigree: Into Mischief – Golden Cropper (AUS) (by More Than Ready)
- PP: 6/G
- Med: 8/1
- Notes: Gilded Ruler has shown potential and could be a strong competitor if he gets a good trip.
- Swift as I Am (CA)
- Jockey: David Cohen
- Trainer: Tom Tracy
- Pedigree: Danza – As I Am (by Artie Schiller)
- PP: 7/G
- Med: 15/1
- Notes: Swift as I Am has shown potential but may need to step up to compete with the top contenders.
- Mansa Musa (IRE)
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
- Trainer: William I. Mott
- Pedigree: Ten Sovereigns (IRE) – Sundiata (GB) (by Showcasing)
- PP: 4/C
- Med: 7/2
- Notes: Mansa Musa is a strong contender and has shown good form on turf.
- Demolition Duke (KY)
- Jockey: Jose L. Ortiz
- Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
- Pedigree: Good Magic – Media Madness (by Empire Maker)
- PP: 5/H
- Med: 12/1
- Notes: Demolition Duke has shown potential and could be a contender if he gets a good trip.
- Mischievous Rogue (KY)
- Jockey: Javier Loveberry
- Trainer: Brian A. Vanden Berg
- Pedigree: Into Mischief – Mahna (by Candy Ride)
- PP: 7/G
- Med: 4/1
- Notes: Mischievous Rogue is a strong contender and has shown good form on turf.
- Let My People Go (KY)
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: James Sharp
- Pedigree: Pioneerof the Nile – Taboo (by Forestry)
- PP: 6/G
- Med: 10/1
- Notes: Let My People Go has shown potential and could be a contender if he gets a good trip.
- No Nay Hudson (IRE)
- Jockey: Flavien Prat
- Trainer: Wayne A. Ward
- Pedigree: No Nay Never – Raw Silk (by Malibu Moon)
- PP: 5/G
- Med: 9/2
- Notes: No Nay Hudson has shown potential and could be a strong competitor if he gets a good start.
Strategic Considerations:
- Positioning: Jockeys will need to position their horses well to avoid traffic and take advantage of openings.
- Pace: The pace of the race will be crucial. Horses with strong early speed may set the tone, while closers will need to navigate through the field.
- Trainer Tactics: Trainers will need to devise strategies to maximize their horse’s strengths and exploit any weaknesses in the competition.
- Weather Conditions: Keep an eye on the weather forecast, as track conditions can significantly impact performance.
