Race Details:
- Purse: $200,000
- Distance: About Six And One Half Furlongs (Downhill turf)
- Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds and Upward
- Entry Fees: $100 subscription if made on or before Thursday, December 19, 2024; Supplementary nomination of $4,000 due at time of entry; $1,500 to enter and an additional $1,500 to start
- Weight: Three-Year-Olds 123 lbs, Older 125 lbs (with allowances)
- Trophy: Awarded to the winning owner
- Date: Coming Up Soon
- Venue: Santa Anita Race Park
Contenders:
- Air Force Red (KY)
- Age: 6/R
- Jockey: J. J. Hernandez
- Trainer: L. Powell
- Odds: 9/2
- Pedigree: Air Force Blue – Mesana (by Mizzen Mast)
- Owner: Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners or Golightly
- Code Duello (KY)
- Age: 6/G
- Jockey: A. Ayuso
- Trainer: C. Dollase
- Odds: 20/1
- Pedigree: Honor Code – Caroni (by Rubiano)
- Owner: Flawless Racing, Flanagan or Jarvis
- Sumter (KY)
- Age: 5/G
- Jockey: M. E. Smith
- Trainer: R. E. Mandella
- Odds: 15/1
- Pedigree: War Front – A Little Bit Sassy (by More Than Ready)
- Owner: Perry R. Bass II or Ramona S. Bass
- Irideo (ARG)
- Age: 8/G
- Jockey: H. I. Berrios
- Trainer: M. Polanco
- Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Easing Along – Infiltrada (ARG) (by Footstepsinthesand (GB))
- Owner: William Deburgh
- Unconquerable Keen (IRE)
- Age: 5/G
- Jockey: U. Rispoli
- Trainer: P. D’Amato
- Odds: 5/1
- Pedigree: Clodovil (IRE) – Queenie Keen (IRE) (by Refuse To Bend (IRE))
- Owner: CYBT, Aldabbagh or Nentwig
- Motorious (GB)
- Age: 6/G
- Jockey: A. Fresu
- Trainer: P. D’Amato
- Odds: 5/2
- Pedigree: Muhaarar (GB) – Squash (GB) (by Pastoral Pursuits (GB))
- Owner: Anthony Fanticola
- Central Dispatch (KY)
- Age: 4/G
- Jockey: F. Prat
- Trainer: J. W. Sadler
- Odds: 4/1
- Pedigree: Arrogate – Eve Giselle (by Five Star Day)
- Owner: Hronis Racing, LLC
- Gaslight Dancer (KY)
- Age: 4/C
- Jockey: L. Dettori
- Trainer: R. E. Dutrow, Jr.
- Odds: 12/1
- Pedigree: City of Light – Raindrops Droptops (by Medaglia d’Oro)
- Owner: Gatsas Stables
- Sorrento Sky (IRE)
- Age: 3/C
- Jockey: K. Kimura
- Trainer: P. D’Amato
- Odds: 6/1
- Pedigree: Prince of Lir (IRE) – Briarfield Lady (IRE) (by Battle of Marengo (IRE))
- Owner: CYBT, Gevertz or Nentwig, et al
Analysis:
- Motorious (GB): The favorite at 5/2, Motorious has shown strong performances and is expected to be a key contender in this race.
- Central Dispatch (KY): With odds of 4/1, Central Dispatch has been consistent and is a strong competitor.
- Air Force Red (KY): At 9/2, Air Force Red has the potential to perform well and could be a dark horse in this race.
- Unconquerable Keen (IRE): With odds of 5/1, Unconquerable Keen has demonstrated promise and is another horse to watch.
- Irideo (ARG): At 8/1, Irideo brings experience and could surprise with a strong finish.
This year’s Joe Hernandez Stakes promises to be an exciting race with a mix of seasoned contenders and rising stars. Will Motorious live up to his favorite status, or will another competitor rise to the occasion?
