The Kris Kringle Stakes at Parx Racing is set to take place on Monday, December 31, 2024, with a purse of $75,000. This race is open to three-year-olds and older horses, covering a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on dirt.
Race Details:
- Purse Distribution: $75,000 guaranteed, divided as follows:
- 60% to the winner
- 20% to second place
- 10% to third place
- 6% to fourth place
- 4% to fifth place
- All starters finishing outside the top five will receive $1,000 each
- Weights:
- Three-year-olds: 121 lbs
- Older horses: 124 lbs
- Additional weight: Winners of a sweepstakes in 2023-2024 carry an extra 2 lbs
- Non-winners of $30,000 in 2024: Allowed 3 lbs (excluding Maiden, Claiming, and Starter Races)
- Maidens: Allowed 6 lbs
- Entry Fees:
- Subscription: $50 (to accompany the nomination)
- Supplemental nomination fee: $250 (prior to closing of entries)
- Entry box fee: $100 (additional $100 to start)
- Field Size: A maximum of 14 horses will be drawn. If the race overfills, preference will be given to graded/group stakes winners, followed by stakes winners, and then stakes-placed horses.
Contenders:
- Offaly Cool (KY) – Jockey: J Solis, Trainer: Jacinto Solis, Weight: 126 lbs
- Surface to Air (KY) – Jockey: F Jara, Trainer: Panagiotis A. Synnefias, Weight: 124 lbs
- Concealed Carry (KY) – Jockey: D Haddock, Trainer: Louis C. Linder, Jr., Weight: 126 lbs
- Lonesome Boy (WA) – Jockey: A Bowman, Trainer: Hugo O. Padilla, Weight: 123 lbs
- Deposition (KY) – Jockey: S Elliott, Trainer: Uriah St. Lewis, Weight: 118 lbs
- Market Maven (PA) – Jockey: K Carmouche, Trainer: J. Tyler Servis, Weight: 121 lbs
- Irish Cork (PA) – Jockey: F Pennington, Trainer: John C. Servis, Weight: 126 lbs
- Repo Rocks (VA) – Jockey: R Silvera, Trainer: Jamie Ness, Weight: 126 lbs
- Movisitor (PA) – Jockey: M J Sanchez, Trainer: Marya K. Montoya, Weight: 126 lbs
Pedigrees:
- Offaly Cool: Kantharos – Assured (by Empire Maker)
- Surface to Air: Midshipman – Shemazon (by Congrats)
- Concealed Carry: Competitive Edge – Raramuri Princess (by Northern Afleet)
- Lonesome Boy: Nationhood – Atta Girl Pearl (by Atta Boy Roy)
- Deposition: Constitution – Mandrell (by Dubawi)
- Market Maven: Super Ninety Nine – My Sonata (by Noble Causeway)
- Irish Cork: Flat Out – Circustown Rose (by Wimbledon)
- Repo Rocks: Tapiture – Hawaiian Love (by Not For Love)
- Movisitor: Uncle Mo – Ristretto (by Medaglia d’Oro)
Race Outlook:
The Kris Kringle Stakes promises to be an exciting race with a competitive field of horses. Offaly Cool and Surface to Air are among the top contenders, with strong pedigrees and capable jockeys. The race will test the stamina and speed of the participants, and it will be interesting to see if any long shots can upset the favorites.
