Horse Racing Preview: (Grade III) Palos Verdes Stakes at Santa Anita Park

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The Grade III Palos Verdes Stakes at Santa Anita Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $100,000 for four-year-olds and upward. The race will be run over six furlongs on dirt, and horses are not permitted to use Lasix within 48 hours of post time.

Key Details:

  • Purse: $100,000
  • Distance: Six furlongs
  • Eligibility: Four-year-olds and upward
  • Lasix Rule: No Lasix within 48 hours of post time
  • Entry Fee: $750 to enter, $750 additional to start
  • Supplementary Nominations: $2,000 each, qualifying to start
  • Guaranteed Prize: $100,000, with $60,000 to the winner, $20,000 to second, $12,000 to third, $6,000 to fourth, and $2,000 to fifth
  • Weight: 124 lbs
  • Allowances: Non-winners of a Graded Stakes allowed 2 lbs. Non-winners of a Sweepstakes allowed 4 lbs1. (Maiden and Claiming races not considered in allowances)
  • Trophy: Awarded to the winning owner
  • Nominations Closed: Saturday, February 1st, 2025, with 16 nominations

Contenders:

  1. Big City Lights (CA) – Jockey: J J Hernandez, Trainer: R E Mandella
    • Pedigree: Mr. Big – Champagne Exchange, by Exchange Rate
    • Odds: 2/5
  2. Anarchist (KY) – Jockey: E A Maldonado, Trainer: D F O’Neill
    • Pedigree: Distorted Humor – Vicarious Won, by Elusive Quality
    • Odds: 10/1
  3. Roll On Big Joe (FL) – Jockey: U Rispoli, Trainer: R B Hess, Jr.
    • Pedigree: Prospective – Nina’s Gift, by Victory Gallop
    • Odds: 5/1
  4. Bartholdy (KY) – Jockey: T Baze, Trainer: S R Knapp
    • Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Blazen Betsy, by Speightstown
    • Odds: 6/1
  5. Mbagnick (CHI) – Jockey: K J Desormeaux, Trainer: M Polanco
    • Pedigree: Practical Joke – Belcunda (CHI), by Powerscourt (GB)
    • Odds: 20/1
  6. For All Mankind (KY) – Jockey: A Fresu, Trainer: J W Sadler
    • Pedigree: Into Mischief – Daisy Devine, by Kafwain
    • Odds: 8/1

Analysis:

  • Big City Lights is the favorite with strong odds and a recent victory in the Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint. He has shown impressive speed and consistency, making him a top contender.
  • Anarchist is a strong contender with a solid pedigree and competitive odds. He has shown potential in previous races and could be worth considering.
  • Roll On Big Joe and Bartholdy have shown promise and could be worth considering for those looking for value picks.
  • Mbagnick and For All Mankind are long shots but could surprise if they have a good day.