The Rampart Stakes is set to take place at Gulfstream Park on December 26, 2024. This Grade I race offers a purse of $140,000 and covers a distance of one mile on dirt. The race is open to fillies and mares aged three years and older.
Contenders:
- Save Time (KY) – Jockey: E. J. Zayas, Trainer: S. A. Joseph, Jr., Odds: 30/1
- Power Squeeze (KY) – Jockey: D. Egan, Trainer: J. Delgado, Odds: 5/2
- Windy Walk (KY) – Jockey: T. Gaffalione, Trainer: C. Davis, Odds: 20/1
- Intrepid Daydream (MD) – Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr., Trainer: S. A. Joseph, Jr., Odds: 12/1
- Unsolved Mystery (KY) – Jockey: J. E. Morelos, Trainer: J. Delgado, Odds: 10/1
- Dazzling Move (ON) – Jockey: J. Ruiz, Trainer: M. J. Trombetta, Odds: 15/1
- Charlie’s Wish (FL) – Jockey: M. A. Vasquez, Trainer: D. Fawkes, Odds: 10/1
- Soul of an Angel (KY) – Jockey: D. Van Dyke, Trainer: S. A. Joseph, Jr., Odds: 3/5
Analysis:
- Soul of an Angel is the standout contender, having won the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) and the Alabama Stakes (G1) this year. Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and ridden by Drayden Van Dyke, she is the favorite with odds of 3/5.
- Power Squeeze is another strong contender, with victories in the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) and the Alabama Stakes (G1). Trained by Jorge Delgado and ridden by David Egan, she has odds of 5/2.
- Intrepid Daydream and Unsolved Mystery are also worth watching, both trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and Jorge Delgado respectively. They have shown consistency and have good chances to perform well in this race.
- Charlie’s Wish and Dazzling Move are also contenders, with multiple stakes wins and strong showings in recent races.
