The upcoming Interborough Stakes at Aqueduct promises to be an exciting race for fillies and mares aged four years and older. With a purse of $150,000, the seven-furlong race will see seven talented contenders vying for the top prize. Notably, Lasix is not allowed within 48 hours of post time, adding an extra layer of challenge for the participants.
Top Contenders:
- St. Benedicts Prep (2-1) – Trained by Linda Rice and ridden by Jose Lezcano, this 5-year-old mare has shown consistent performance and stamina.
- Socially Selective (7-5) – A 5-year-old mare trained by William I. Mott and ridden by Sahin Civaci, she is a strong contender with a solid track record.
- Scalable (6-1) – Another 4-year-old mare trained by Todd A. Pletcher and ridden by Kendrick Carmouche, she has previously shown promise at this level.
- Cara’s Time (8-1) – Trained by Mitchell E. Friedman and ridden by Ruben Silvera, this 4-year-old mare has had success in similar race types.
The race conditions include a weight of 124 lbs, with allowances for non-winners of graded stakes and other races. The purse distribution is heavily weighted towards the winner, with 55% going to the owner of the winning horse.
