The Minaret Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $100,000. Covering a distance of six furlongs, this race is open to fillies and mares aged four years and upward. Here’s a detailed preview:
Race Details:
- Date: February 8, 2025
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: 6 Furlongs
- Entry Fees: $300 to pass the entry box, an additional $300 to start
- Weights: 124 lbs (with allowances for non-winners)
Payouts:
- Winner: $75,000 (including $25,000 from FTBOA Stakes Funds for Registered Florida Breds)
- Second: $20,000
- Third: $10,000
- Fourth: $5,000
- Fifth: $3,000
- Sixth: $2,000
Notable Contenders:
- Opus Forty Two (KY) – Jockey: D Centeno, Trainer: A Delacour. Odds: 12/1
- Sing a Little Song (KY) – Jockey: B J Hernandez, Jr., Trainer: I R Wilkes. Odds: 15/1
- R Harper Rose (FL) – Jockey: P Morales, Trainer: S A Joseph, Jr. Odds: 12/1
- Nic’s Style (FL) – Jockey: J Alvarado, Trainer: W I Mott. Odds: 7/5
- Ruthless Rua (KY) – Jockey: E Gonzalez, Trainer: S Wilensky. Odds: 6/1
- Dazzling Blue (KY) – Jockey: F Prat, Trainer: B H Cox. Odds: 3/1
- Broken Hearts Bay (KY) – Jockey: P Lopez, Trainer: J G Arnett. Odds: 15/1
- Miuccia (KY) – Jockey: S Camacho, Trainer: G Delgado. Odds: 9/2
Additional Information:
- Nic’s Style: With odds of 7/5, this horse is the favorite to win. Jockey J Alvarado and trainer W I Mott make a formidable team.
- Dazzling Blue: Another top contender with odds of 3/1. Jockey F Prat is expected to guide this horse to a strong finish. Note: Blinkers On for this race.
- Miuccia: With odds of 9/2, this horse could be in contention for a top spot, ridden by jockey S Camacho and trained by G Delgado.
Race Analysis:
- Nic’s Style has shown exceptional form and is the favorite with odds of 7/5. Expect a strong performance from this horse.
- Dazzling Blue is another top contender with odds of 3/1, and jockey F Prat is expected to guide this horse to a competitive finish.
- Miuccia, with odds of 9/2, has the potential to surprise with a strong run.
