Horse Racing Preview: General George Stakes at Laurel Park

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The General George Stakes at Laurel Park is set to be a thrilling race with a purse of $200,000 for four-year-olds and upward. The race will be run over seven furlongs on dirt, and horses are not permitted to use Lasix within 48 hours of post time.

Key Details:

  • Purse: $200,000
  • Distance: Seven furlongs
  • Eligibility: Four-year-olds and upward
  • Lasix Rule: No Lasix within 48 hours of post time
  • Entry Fee: $1,000 to pass the entry box, $1,000 additional to start
  • Guaranteed Prize: $200,000, with 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth, and 1% to sixth
  • Weight: 126 lbs
  • Non-winners of $100,000 twice in 2024-25, allowed 2 lbs.; one such race in 2024-25, 4 lbs. (Maiden, Claiming, and Starter races not considered in estimating allowances).
  • Trophy: Awarded to the owner of the winner
  • Nominations Closed: Saturday, February 1st, 2025, with 26 nominations

Contenders:

  1. Union Fleet (NY) – Jockey: J G Briceno, Trainer: J J Magana
    • Pedigree: Union Jackson – Piccolo Flats, by A. P. Warrior
    • Odds: 30/1
  2. Quint’s Brew (MD) – Jockey: M J Sanchez, Trainer: E T Allard
    • Pedigree: Mosler – Gansett, by Jump Start
    • Odds: 7/5
  3. Celtic Contender (MD) – Jockey: V R Carrasco, Trainer: H A Smith
    • Pedigree: Irish War Cry – Celtic Katie, by Posse
    • Odds: 7/2
  4. Mr. Antonelli (KY) – Jockey: X Perez, Trainer: D D Morici
    • Pedigree: Mendelssohn – Infliction, by Stormy Atlantic
    • Odds: 12/1
  5. Prince of Jericho (KY) – Jockey: S Russell, Trainer: B T Russell
    • Pedigree: Munnings – Golden Review, by Medaglia d’Oro
    • Odds: 6/5
  6. Circle P (MD) – Jockey: R Chiappe, Trainer: F W Stites
    • Pedigree: Speightster – Quiet Inferno, by Quiet American
    • Odds: 12/1

Analysis:

  • Quint’s Brew and Prince of Jericho are strong contenders with solid pedigrees and competitive odds. Quint’s Brew recently returned from a layoff to capture the Jennings Stakes, while Prince of Jericho has shown consistent performance.
  • Celtic Contender has been training well and could be a contender if he shows speed early.
  • Mr. Antonelli and Circle P are long shots but could surprise if they have a good day.
  • Union Fleet is a long shot with less favorable odds but could still be worth considering for those looking for a potential upset.