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Horse Racing Preview: Robert T. Manfuso Stakes

The Robert T. Manfuso Stakes at Laurel Park is set to be an exciting race for three-year-olds and upward, covering a distance of one and one-sixteenth miles on dirt. Scheduled for Saturday, December 21, 2024, this race features a guaranteed purse of $100,000.

Key Details:

  • Purse: $100,000 (Guaranteed)
  • Distance: One and One-Sixteenth Miles (Dirt)
  • Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds and Upward, not permitted Lasix within 48 hours of post time
  • Entry Fee: $500 to pass the entry box, $500 additional to start; supplemental nominations of $1,000 accepted by the usual time of entry
  • Distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth, 1% to sixth
  • Weights: Three-Year-Olds: 125 lbs; Older: 126 lbs
  • Allowances: Non-winners of $60,000 twice at a mile or over in 2024 allowed 2 lbs; one such race in 2024, 4 lbs; of $40,000 once at a mile or over in 2024, 6 lbs
  • Trophy: Awarded to the owner of the winner

Field Overview:

  1. Film Star (KY) – Flatter – Rebelle
  2. Cataleya Strike (KY) – Catalina Cruiser – Eiffel Tower
  3. Lieutenant Brown (WV) – Mikimoto’s Mojo – Ladeputaut
  4. Speedyness (MD) – Great Notion – Hartigan
  5. Copper Tax (KY) – Copper Bullet – Wilhelmina
  6. Wild Vine (PA) – Red Vine – Praslin
  7. Hittheroadjak (MD) – Kobe’s Back – Our Jaks

Race Analysis:

Copper Tax is the morning line favorite with odds of 7/5, known for his impressive speed and consistent performance. Speedyness follows closely with odds of 5/2, having shown strong form in recent races. Film Star and Cataleya Strike are also strong contenders, with odds of 3/1 and 10/1 respectively.

Copper Tax has a higher Brisnet Speed figure and a strong pedigree, making him the top contender. However, Speedyness and Film Star cannot be discounted given their solid performances and competitive edges.

Jockeys and Trainers:

  • Film Star: Jose Lezcano, Linda Rice
  • Cataleya Strike: Jevian C. Alvelo, Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon
  • Lieutenant Brown: Jaime Rodriguez, C. Alberto Mancilla
  • Speedyness: Jorge Rodriguez, Jamie Ness
  • Copper Tax: Jeiron Torrealba, Gary Capuano
  • Wild Vine: Ricardo Chiappe, Flint W. Stites
  • Hittheroadjak: Tais Lyapustina, Rodolfo Sanchez-Salomon

Conclusion:

The Robert T. Manfuso Stakes promises to be a thrilling race with a mix of seasoned and promising three-year-olds and older horses. Copper Tax is the favorite, but the unpredictable nature of horse racing means any of the top contenders could emerge victorious.

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