Horse Racing Preview: Robert J. Frankel Stakes (Grade III)

Race Details:

• Purse: $100,000
• Distance: One and One-Eighth Miles (Turf)
• Eligibility: Fillies and Mares Three Years Old and Upward
• Weight: Three-Year-Olds 123 lbs; Older 125 lbs (with allowances)
• Date: December 27, 2024
• Venue: Santa Anita Park

Contenders:

1. Mahina (KY)
   • Age: 4/F
   • Jockey: F. Prat
   • Trainer: P. Gallagher
   • Odds: 8/1
2. Yerwanthere (IRE)
   • Age: 5/M
   • Jockey: U. Rispoli
   • Trainer: P. Gallagher
   • Odds: 6/1
3. Mrs. Astor (KY)
   • Age: 4/F
   • Jockey: L. Dettori
   • Trainer: J. Thomas
   • Odds: 9/2
4. Rashmi (KY)
   • Age: 3/F
   • Jockey: J. Rosario
   • Trainer: J. Thomas
   • Odds: 4/1
5. Omaha Girl (KY)
   • Age: 3/F
   • Jockey: T. Baze
   • Trainer: G. Papaprodromou
   • Odds: 15/1
6. Mouffy (KY)
   • Age: 5/M
   • Jockey: V. Cheminaud
   • Trainer: J. Thomas
   • Odds: 7/2
7. Hang the Moon (KY)
   • Age: 4/F
   • Jockey: K. Kimura
   • Trainer: P. D’Amato
   • Odds: 9/5

Analysis:

• Hang the Moon: The morning-line favorite at 9/5, trained by P. D’Amato and ridden by K. Kimura. Hang the Moon has shown strong performances and is expected to be a top contender.
• Mouffy: With odds of 7/2, trained by J. Thomas and ridden by V. Cheminaud, Mouffy has been consistent and is a strong contender.
• Rashmi: Trained by J. Thomas and ridden by J. Rosario, Rashmi has odds of 4/1 and has demonstrated solid performances, making her a horse to watch.
• Mrs. Astor: With odds of 9/2, trained by J. Thomas and ridden by L. Dettori, Mrs. Astor has shown potential and could be a competitive entry.
• Mahina: Trained by P. Gallagher and ridden by F. Prat, Mahina has odds of 8/1 and has shown promise in past races.
• Yerwanthere: With odds of 6/1, trained by P. Gallagher and ridden by U. Rispoli, Yerwanthere has potential to perform well in this race.

This year’s Robert J. Frankel Stakes promises an exciting race with a mix of experienced contenders and emerging talents. Hang the Moon and Mouffy are strong favorites, but Rashmi and Mrs. Astor could also make a strong showing. It will be interesting to see if Hang the Moon can live up to expectations or if another horse will rise to the occasion.