Race Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: One Mile (Turf) (Rail at 10 Feet)
- Eligibility: Fillies, Two-Years-Old
- Entry Fees: $100 subscription if made on or before Thursday, December 19, 2024; Supplementary nomination of $2,000 due at the time of entry; $750 to enter and an additional $750 to start
- Weight: 122 lbs (Non-Winners of a Sweepstakes at One Mile or Over allowed 2 lbs; Non-Winners of a race other than Claiming or Starter at One Mile or Over allowed 4 lbs)
- Trophy: Awarded to the winning owner
Contenders:
- Schilflied (KY)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: H. I. Berrios
- Trainer: P. Gallagher
- Odds: 12/1
- Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Part of the Charm (by Tapit)
- Owner: TCK USA
- Tigerish (KY)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: J. J. Hernandez
- Trainer: R. Baltas
- Odds: 12/1
- Pedigree: Tiz the Law – Lerici (by Woodman)
- Owner: David A. Bernsen, LLC, Rockingham Ranch, or Lambert
- Don’t Tell Tammo (FL)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: T. J. Pereira
- Trainer: P. G. Aguirre
- Odds: 20/1
- Pedigree: Bucchero – Sister Aurora (by Majestic City)
- Owner: Christopher St. Hilaire
- Sea Runner (KY)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: U. Rispoli
- Trainer: T. Yakteen
- Odds: 6/1
- Pedigree: Gun Runner – Cuyathy (by Congrats)
- Owner: CUYATHY LLC
- Supa Speed (LA)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: F. Prat
- Trainer: J. W. Sadler
- Odds: 3/1
- Pedigree: Justify – Elfin Queen (by American Pharoah)
- Owner: Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing, LLC
- Ce La Vi Charli (KY)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: K. Frey
- Trainer: G. Papaprodromou
- Odds: 20/1
- Pedigree: Classic Empire – Bobbin’ Robin (by Indian Charlie)
- Owner: Cady or Lambert
- Resolve (KY)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: L. Dettori
- Trainer: L. Powell
- Odds: 4/1
- Pedigree: Midnight Lute – Custody (by Broken Vow)
- Owner: California Racing Partners, Ciaglia Racing LLC, or O’Donnell
- Casalu (KY)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: K. Kimura
- Trainer: B. Baffert
- Odds: 6/1
- Pedigree: Caracaro – Key d’Oro (by Medaglia d’Oro)
- Owner: Pegram, Watson, or Weitman
- Equipment Changes: Blinkers On
- Will Then (KY)
- Age: 2/F
- Jockey: V. Cheminaud
- Trainer: J. Thomas
- Odds: 5/2
- Pedigree: War of Will – Remember Then (by Pulpit)
- Owner: Augustin Stables
Analysis:
- Will Then (KY): The favorite at 5/2, Will Then has shown consistent performances and is expected to be a top contender in this race.
- Supa Speed (LA): With odds of 3/1, Supa Speed has demonstrated strong form and is a key competitor.
- Resolve (KY): At 4/1, Resolve has shown promise and is another filly to watch.
- Sea Runner (KY) and Casalu (KY): Both with odds of 6/1, they have the potential to perform well and could surprise with strong finishes.
- Schilflied (KY) and Tigerish (KY): Both at 12/1, they could also be dark horses in this race.
The Blue Norther Stakes promises an exciting contest with a mix of favorites and potential surprises. Will Will Then live up to her favorite status, or will Supa Speed or another contender rise to the occasion?
