The Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs is shaping up to be an exciting race with a purse of $150,000. Covering a distance of one mile and forty yards, this race is open to fillies aged three years old. Here’s a detailed preview:
Race Details:
- Date: February 8, 2025
- Purse: $150,000
- Distance: 1 Mile and 40 Yards
- Entry Fees: $400 to pass the entry box, an additional $400 to start
- Weights: 124 lbs (with allowances for non-winners)
Payouts:
- Winner: $75,000 (including $50,000 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:
- Deloraine (KY) – Jockey: J L Castanon, Trainer: E G Harty. Odds: 12/1
- Dancing Magic (KY) – Jockey: J Alvarado, Trainer: M B Campbell. Odds: 8/1
- Italian Soiree (KY) – Jockey: F Prat, Trainer: J P Terranova II. Odds: 7/2
- Her Laugh (KY) – Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr., Trainer: D Beckman. Odds: 5/2
- Junta (KY) – Jockey: W Martinez, Trainer: A J Granitz. Odds: 12/1
- La Cara (KY) – Jockey: D Davis, Trainer: M E Casse. Odds: 2/1
- Queen in the Deck (KY) – Jockey: S Marin, Trainer: C Munoz. Odds: 30/1
- Cloe (KY) – Jockey: S Camacho, Trainer: V Barboza, Jr. Odds: 8/1
Additional Information:
- La Cara: With odds of 2/1, this horse is the favorite to win. Jockey D Davis and trainer M E Casse are a strong team.
- Her Laugh: Another top contender with odds of 5/2. Jockey I Ortiz, Jr. is expected to guide this horse to a strong finish.
- Italian Soiree: With odds of 7/2, this horse is another strong contender. Note: Blinkers On for this race.
Race Analysis:
- La Cara has shown exceptional form and is the favorite with odds of 2/1. Expect a strong performance from this horse.
- Her Laugh is another top contender with odds of 5/2, and jockey I Ortiz, Jr. is expected to guide this horse to a competitive finish.
- Italian Soiree, with odds of 7/2, has the potential to surprise with a strong run.
