Race Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: Seven Furlongs
- Eligibility: Two-Year-Olds
- Lasix Rule: Not permitted within 48 hours of Post Time
- Entry Fees: $500 to pass the entry box, $500 additional to start
- Weight: 122 lbs (Fillies allowed 3 lbs, Maidens allowed 5 lbs)
- Trophy: Awarded to the owner of the winner
- Closing Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Nominations: 35
Contenders:
- Fire Pit (KY)
- Age: 2/C
- Jockey: A. Cruz
- Trainer: G. Preciado
- Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: Cairo Prince – True Martha (by Creative Cause)
- Owner: Travin Stables
- Barbadian Runner (MD)
- Age: 2/G
- Jockey: F. Boyce
- Trainer: H. Walters
- Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Barbados – Quiet Run (by Northern Afleet)
- Owner: AJ Will Win Stables, LLC
- One Man Team (KY)
- Age: 2/C
- Jockey: S. Russell
- Trainer: B. T. Russell
- Odds: 2/1
- Pedigree: Nyquist – Holiday Music (by Harlan’s Holiday)
- Owner: Robert V. LaPenta & Madaket Stables LLC
- Saxton (VA)
- Age: 2/G
- Jockey: J. Rodriguez
- Trainer: C. A. Lynch
- Odds: 9/2
- Pedigree: Mosler – Winning Thread (by Lookin At Lucky)
- Owner: Nick Sanna Stables LLC & Lynch Racing LLC
- Sacred Thunder (MD)
- Age: 2/C
- Jockey: J. Torrealba
- Trainer: G. Capuano
- Odds: 7/2
- Pedigree: Holy Boss – Elusory (by Broken Vow)
- Owner: John Hazard
- Yara’s Quest (KY)
- Age: 2/C
- Jockey: H. Karamanos
- Trainer: J. Duarte, Jr.
- Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Liam’s Map – Yara (by Put It Back)
- Owner: Colts Neck Stables LLC
- Shootersgottashoot (KY)
- Age: 2/C
- Jockey: J. L. Gonzalez
- Trainer: M. Serey, Jr.
- Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Honor A. P. – Beersheeba (by Limehouse)
- Owner: Robert Reidy
- Blanches Mule (KY)
- Age: 2/G
- Jockey: A. Radcliffe
- Trainer: T. Shanley
- Odds: 30/1
- Pedigree: Army Mule – La Dame Blanche (by Point of Entry)
- Owner: Glen T. Rodrigue
- Baby Dukes (PA)
- Age: 2/C
- Jockey: E. Ruiz
- Trainer: R. E. Reid, Jr.
- Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: Maximus Mischief – Flatter’s Secret (by Flatter)
- Owner: Cash is King LLC & LC Racing LLC
- Crab Daddy (PA)
- Age: 2/G
- Jockey: I. Villalobos
- Trainer: L. L. Albert
- Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: Uncle Lino – So Innocent (by Blame)
- Owner: Brian C. Schartz
Analysis:
- One Man Team: The favorite at 2/1, One Man Team has shown exceptional promise with a dominant debut win. Trained by Brittany Russell and ridden by S. Russell, he’s a strong contender with a pedigree that includes Nyquist and Harlan’s Holiday.
- Sacred Thunder: With odds of 7/2, Sacred Thunder has been consistent, winning three times this year. Trained by Gary Capuano and ridden by J. Torrealba, he’s a proven competitor.
- Saxton: At 9/2, Saxton has shown steady improvement and is trained by Cal Lynch. His consistent performances make him a strong contender.
- Barbadian Runner: With odds of 8/1, Barbadian Runner has shown potential and adds blinkers for this race. Trained by Henry Walters and ridden by F. Boyce, he could surprise.
- Yara’s Quest: Also at 8/1, Yara’s Quest has shown promise in his debut and is trained by Jorge Duarte Jr. His pedigree includes Liam’s Map and Yara.
This race promises to be exciting with a mix of favorites and potential dark horses. Will One Man Team live up to his favorite status, or will Sacred Thunder or another contender rise to the occasion?
