The Abundantia Stakes at Gulfstream Park is set to be an exciting race for fillies and mares aged three years and older. Scheduled for a distance of five furlongs on the turf, the race boasts a purse of $115,000, with $15,000 of that coming from the FTBOA – FL TB Owner Brdr Assoc Fund for registered Florida-breds.
The race conditions include a weight of 123 lbs for three-year-olds and 125 lbs for older horses. Non-winners of a non-restricted stake in 2024 are allowed a 2 lb weight allowance, while graded stakes placed in 2024 or non-winners of three races other than maiden, claiming, starter, or state-bred allowance, receive a 5 lb allowance.
The race has attracted a competitive field of twelve horses, with notable contenders including Mrs. Gambolini, Wide West, American Starlet, Moonlit Lady, Just a Care, Shootoutthelights, Shoshanah, Imaboutago, Etrurian, Karaya, Drum Roll, and Twirling Queen.
Mrs. Gambolini, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and ridden by Tyler Gaffalione, is one of the favorites with odds of 7/2. She has shown consistent performance and is coming off a win in her last race1. Twirling Queen, another strong contender with odds of 5/2, is trained by Jose D’Angelo and ridden by Luis Saez.
The race promises to be a thrilling contest, with the top finishers set to receive a significant portion of the purse: 62% to the winner, 20% to second place, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth.
With the race scheduled for December 28th, it’s sure to be a highlight of the day at Gulfstream Park.
