The Tinsel Stakes at Oaklawn Park is a competitive race for four-year-olds and upward over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on an all-weather track. With a purse of $175,000, including $25,000 from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund (KTDF), this race is an important early prep for the major stakes races later in the season.
Key Details:
- Distance: One and one-eighth miles
- Surface: All-weather track
- Purse: $175,000 (includes $25,000 KTDF)
- Eligibility: Four-year-olds and upward
- Weights: Four-year-olds 122 lbs; Older 125 lbs
- Allowances: Non-winners of $75,000 in 2024 allowed 3 lbs; $60,000 in 2024 allowed 5 lbs; $50,000 in 2024 allowed 7 lbs (Maiden and Claiming races not considered in allowances)
- Entry Fees: $750 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start. Supplementary nominations may be made by the closing time of entries for a fee of $2,500 which qualifies to start.
Field Overview:
- Horace Mann (5/2): Trained by Philip D’Amato and ridden by Martin Garcia, Horace Mann has shown impressive form, winning his last race over seven furlongs.
- Frosted Departure (12/1): Trained by Chris Hartman and ridden by Walter De La Cruz, Frosted Departure has shown potential but has yet to win a stakes race.
- Red Route One (7/2): Trained by Steven Asmussen and ridden by Ricardo Santana Jr, Red Route One has shown strong performances in his recent starts.
- Full Screen (3/1): Trained by Michael E. Casse and ridden by Rafael Vazquez, Full Screen has shown consistent form and is a strong contender.
- Quality Chic (10/1): Trained by Jason Cook and ridden by Rafael Bejarano, Quality Chic has shown potential but has yet to win a stakes race.
- Laughing Boy (10/1): Trained by David Jacobson and ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr, Laughing Boy has shown potential but has yet to win a stakes race.
- Seize the Night (12/1): Trained by Eddie Milligan and ridden by Julien Leparoux, Seize the Night has shown potential but has yet to win a stakes race.
- Unload (8/1): Trained by Steven Asmussen and ridden by Erik Asmussen, Unload has shown strong performances in his recent starts.
Analysis:
Horace Mann is the standout in this field, having won his last race over seven furlongs and showing impressive form. Trained by Philip D’Amato and ridden by Martin Garcia, Horace Mann is a strong contender for the win.
Red Route One and Full Screen are also strong contenders, with consistent performances in their recent starts. Trained by Steven Asmussen and Michael E. Casse respectively, both horses have shown the potential to perform well in this race.
Quality Chic and Seize the Night are long shots but have shown potential and could surprise if they run strong races.
Conclusion:
The Tinsel Stakes is shaping up to be a competitive race with several strong contenders. Horace Mann is the favorite, but Red Route One and Full Screen are also strong contenders who could challenge for the win. It will be interesting to see how these horses perform and who will come out on top in this important race.
