The Grade III San Marcos Stakes at Santa Anita Park is set to be an exciting race. With a purse of $100,000 and covering a distance of one and one-fourth miles on the downhill turf, this race is open to horses aged four years and upward. Here’s a detailed preview:
Race Details:
- Date: February 9, 2025
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: 1 1/4 miles (Downhill turf)
- Entry Fees: $750 to enter, an additional $750 to start
- Weights: 124 lbs (allowances for non-winners)
Payouts:
- Winner: $60,000
- Second: $20,000
- Third: $12,000
- Fourth: $6,000
- Fifth: $2,000
Notable Contenders:
- Dicey Mo Chara (GB) – Jockey: J J Hernandez, Trainer: L Powell. Odds: 8/1
- There Goes Harvard (KY) – Jockey: L Dettori, Trainer: M W McCarthy. Odds: 6/1
- Lord Bullingdon (KY) – Jockey: K Frey, Trainer: M W McCarthy. Odds: 20/1
- Nineeleventurbo (KY) – Jockey: M E Smith, Trainer: N D Drysdale. Odds: 12/1
- Atitlan (KY) – Jockey: H I Berrios, Trainer: J A Shirreffs. Odds: 10/1
- Truly Quality (KY) – Jockey: V Cheminaud, Trainer: J Thomas. Odds: 8/5
- Divin Propos (FR) – Jockey: U Rispoli, Trainer: P D’Amato. Odds: 3/1
- Easter (FR) – Jockey: A Fresu, Trainer: P D’Amato. Odds: 5/1
Additional Information:
A trophy will be presented to the winning owner. Truly Quality and Divin Propos are the top favorites, with strong recent performances. Dicey Mo Chara and There Goes Harvard are also notable contenders with good odds.
Race Analysis:
- Truly Quality has shown exceptional form and is the favorite with odds of 8/5. Expect a strong performance from this horse.
- Divin Propos is another top contender with odds of 3/1, and jockey U Rispoli is expected to guide this horse to a competitive finish.
- Easter, with odds of 5/1, is trained by P D’Amato and could surprise with a strong run.
- Dicey Mo Chara and There Goes Harvard have decent odds and could be in contention for a place.
