The John B. Campbell Stakes at Laurel Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $100,000 for four-year-olds and upward. The race will be run over one and one-eighth miles on dirt, and horses are not permitted to use Lasix within 48 hours of post time.
Key Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: One and one-eighth miles
- Eligibility: Four-year-olds and upward
- Lasix Rule: No Lasix within 48 hours of post time
- Entry Fee: $500 to pass the entry box, $500 additional to start
- Guaranteed Prize: $100,000, with 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth, and 1% to sixth
- Trophy: Awarded to the owner of the winner
- Nominations Closed: Saturday, February 1st, 2025, with 17 nominations
Contenders:
- Brilliant Ice (MD) – Jockey: Weston Hamilton, Trainer: A M Eubanks
- Pedigree: Great Notion – Little Ice Patch, by Housebuster
- Odds: 15/1
- Hittheroadjak (MD) – Jockey: T Lyapustina, Trainer: R Sanchez-Salomon
- Pedigree: Kobe’s Back – Our Jaks, by Not For Love
- Odds: 7/2
- Speedyness (MD) – Jockey: J Rodriguez, Trainer: J Ness
- Pedigree: Great Notion – Hartigan, by Include
- Odds: 5/2
- Deposition (KY) – Jockey: D Haddock, Trainer: U St. Lewis
- Pedigree: Constitution – Mandrell, by Dubawi (IRE)
- Odds: 15/1
- Cataleya Strike (KY) – Jockey: A Cruz, Trainer: R Sanchez-Salomon
- Pedigree: Catalina Cruiser – Eiffel Tower, by Smart Strike
- Odds: 6/1
- Wild Vine (PA) – Jockey: J Torres, Trainer: F W Stites
- Pedigree: Red Vine – Praslin, by Even the Score
- Odds: 8/1
- Offaly Cool (KY) – Jockey: A Adorno, Trainer: J Solis
- Pedigree: Kantharos – Assured, by Empire Maker
- Odds: 8/5
Analysis:
- Brilliant Ice and Speedyness are strong contenders with solid pedigrees and competitive odds.
- Hittheroadjak and Cataleya Strike have shown promising performances and could be worth considering.
- Deposition and Wild Vine are long shots but could surprise if they have a good day.
- Offaly Cool is the favorite with the best odds, making it a strong contender to watch.
