Horse Racing Preview: Dixie Belle Stakes at Oaklawn Park

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The Dixie Belle Stakes at Oaklawn Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $150,000 for three-year-old fillies. 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: $150,000
  • Distance: Six furlongs
  • Eligibility: Three-year-old fillies
  • Lasix Rule: No Lasix within 48 hours of post time
  • Entry Fee: $750 to pass the entry box, $750 additional to start
  • Supplementary Nominations: $2,000 each, qualifying to start
  • Guaranteed Prize: $150,000, with 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth, and 1% to sixth
  • Weights: 122 lbs
  • Allowances: Non-winners of $50,000 twice allowed 3 lbs.; $50,000 once 5 lbs.; $35,000 once 7 lbs. (Maiden and Claiming races not considered in allowances)
  • Trophy: Awarded to the owner of the winner
  • Nominations Closed: Saturday, February 1st, 2025, with 23 nominations

Contenders:

  1. Miss Martini (KY) – Jockey: E Asmussen, Trainer: S M Asmussen
    • Pedigree: Curlin – Sweet Diane, by Will Take Charge
    • Odds: 12/1
  2. Spankerboom (KY) – Jockey: E Esquivel, Trainer: J A Ortiz
    • Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Spanker, by Cape Blanco (IRE)
    • Odds: 20/1
  3. Innocence (KY) – Jockey: R Santana, Jr., Trainer: S M Asmussen
    • Pedigree: Into Mischief – Treasuring, by Smart Strike
    • Odds: 12/1
  4. Gunite Max (KY) – Jockey: C Murphy, Trainer: T S Murphy
    • Pedigree: Volatile – Super Simple, by Super Saver
    • Odds: 5/1
  5. Whata Moon (KY) – Jockey: R A Vazquez, Trainer: J J Gelner
    • Pedigree: Gormley – Accelebrate, by Northern Afleet
    • Odds: 7/2
  6. G W’s Girl (FL) – Jockey: F Arrieta, Trainer: G Compton
    • Pedigree: Munnings – Essence of Audre, by Exchange Rate
    • Odds: 7/5
  7. You’ll Be Back (KY) – Jockey: C A Torres, Trainer: T M Amoss
    • Pedigree: Practical Joke – Advance Party, by Empire Maker
    • Odds: 5/2

Analysis:

  • G W’s Girl is the favorite with strong odds and a recent victory in the Mockingbird Stakes. She has shown impressive speed and consistency1.
  • You’ll Be Back is another strong contender, returning to sprinting after a solid performance in the Year’s End Stakes.
  • Whata Moon and Gunite Max have shown potential and could be worth considering for those looking for value picks.
  • Miss Martini and Innocence are long shots but could surprise if they have a good day.