The Carousel Stakes at Laurel Park is set to be a thrilling race for fillies and mares, three years old and upward, covering a distance of one and one-eighth miles on dirt. Scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, this race features a guaranteed purse of $100,000.
Key Details:
- Purse: $100,000 (Guaranteed)
- Distance: One and One-Eighth Miles (Dirt)
- Eligibility: Registered Maryland-bred or Maryland-sired fillies and mares, three years old and upward, not permitted Lasix within 48 hours of post time
- Entry Fee: $500 to pass the entry box, $500 additional to start; supplemental nominations of $1,000 accepted by the usual time of entry
- Distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth
- Weights: Three-Year-Olds: 125 lbs; Older: 126 lbs
- Allowances: Non-winners of $60,000 twice at a mile or over in 2024 allowed 2 lbs; one such race in 2024, 4 lbs; of $40,000 once at a mile or over in 2024, 6 lbs
- Trophy: Awarded to the owner of the winner
Field Overview:
- Miss New York (KY) – Good Magic – Luna Vega
- Sea Dancer (KY) – Mastery – Cuyathy
- Evidencias (BRZ) – Drosselmeyer – Fiji Mambo
- Malibu Beauty (MD) – Buffum – Slow and Steady
- Regaled (KY) – Mohaymen – Ascot Walk
- Movie Moxy (KY) – Street Sense – Casting Director
- Too Many Kisses (MD) – Arrogate – Casual Kiss
- Call Another Play (MD) – Audible – Past as Prelude
- Saddle Up Jessie (KY) – More Than Ready – Zondaq
Race Analysis:
Movie Moxy is the morning line favorite with odds of 2/1, known for her impressive speed and consistency. Evidencias and Miss New York are also strong contenders with odds of 5/2 and 5/1, respectively. Malibu Beauty and Saddle Up Jessie are expected to be competitive, with odds of 6/1 and 8/1, respectively.
Movie Moxy has a higher Brisnet Speed figure and a strong pedigree, making her the top contender. However, Evidencias and Miss New York cannot be discounted given their solid performances and competitive edges.
Jockeys and Trainers:
- Miss New York: Daniel Egan, Jorge Delgado
- Sea Dancer: Brittany Russell, Sheldon Russell
- Evidencias: Jaime Rodriguez, Christophe Clement
- Malibu Beauty: Gary Capuano, J.G. Torrealba
- Regaled: Samuel Davis, Yomar Ortiz
- Movie Moxy: Linda Rice, Jose Lezcano
- Too Many Kisses: Timothy Keefe, Forest Boyce
- Call Another Play: Michael Trombetta, Mychel Sanchez
- Saddle Up Jessie: H. Motion, Jevian Toledo
Conclusion:
The Carousel Stakes promises to be an exciting race with a mix of seasoned and promising fillies and mares. Movie Moxy is the favorite, but the unpredictable nature of horse racing means any of the top contenders could emerge victorious.
