The Letellier Memorial Stakes at Fair Grounds is set to be an exciting race for two-year-old fillies over six furlongs with a purse of $100,000. The race will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, and has attracted a competitive field of thirteen starters.
Key Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: Six Furlongs
- Eligibility: Two-Year-Old Fillies
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Entry Fee: $550 to enter; $550 additional to start
- Supplemental Nominations: $2,000 at time of entry
- Distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth, 2% to fifth, and 1% to finishers sixth through ninth
Field Overview:
- Her Laugh (KY) – Practical Joke – Truth Goddess
- Sycamore Shoals (KY) – Street Sense – Spacy Tracy
- Gerlin’s Empire (KY) – Classic Empire – French Press
- Simply Joking (PA) – Practical Joke – Imply
- Nomoretanlines (KY) – Global Campaign – Mary Delaney
- Black Ginger (KY) – American Freedom – Perfect Prediction
- Whata Moon (KY) – Gormley – Accelebrate
Race Analysis:
Her Laugh is the morning line favorite with odds of 9/5, having shown impressive speed in her debut. Whata Moon is another strong contender with odds of 3/1, also coming off a win in her last race. Sycamore Shoals and Gerlin’s Empire are expected to be competitive, with both having shown potential in their recent starts.
Her Laugh has the advantage of a higher Brisnet Speed figure and a strong pedigree, making her a top contender. However, Whata Moon cannot be discounted, given her recent win and solid performance.
Jockeys and Trainers:
- Her Laugh: Axel Concepcion, D. Whitworth Beckman
- Sycamore Shoals: Edgar Morales, Brendan P. Walsh
- Gerlin’s Empire: Luis Saez, Dallas Stewart
- Simply Joking: Jaime A. Torres, D. Whitworth Beckman
- Nomoretanlines: Jareth Loveberry, Brett A. Brinkman
- Black Ginger: Marcelino Pedroza Jr., Elias Lopez
- Whata Moon: Jose L. Ortiz, Jayde J. Gelner
Conclusion:
The Letellier Memorial Stakes promises to be a thrilling race with a mix of seasoned and promising young fillies. Her Laugh is the favorite, but with the unpredictable nature of horse racing, any of the top contenders could emerge victorious. It will be interesting to see how the race unfolds and which filly will take home the trophy.
