The Sugar Bowl Stakes at Fair Grounds is set to be an exciting race for two-year-olds over six furlongs with a purse of $100,000. The race will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, and has attracted a competitive field of fourteen starters.
Key Details:
- Purse: $100,000
- Distance: Six Furlongs
- Eligibility: Two-Year-Olds
- Weight: 122 lbs
- Entry Fee: $550 to enter; $550 additional to start
- Supplemental Nominations: $2,000 at time of entry
- Distribution: 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth, 2% to fifth, and 1% to finishers sixth through ninth
Field Overview:
- Thrilla (KY) – Preservationist – Rose of Cairo
- Indian Cat (KY) – Tapiture – Party Cat
- Doroteo (KY) – Bolt d’Oro – Place Card
- Tough Catch (KY) – Complexity – Try to Catch Her
- Contrabandist (VA) – Gun Runner – Summertime Green
- Countthebrave (KY) – Speightster – She’s My First
Race Analysis:
Thrilla and Indian Cat are both coming off recent wins and are expected to be strong contenders. Tough Catch is the favorite with odds of 8/5, having shown consistent performance. Doroteo and Contrabandist are also in the mix, with both having shown potential in previous races.
Tough Catch has the advantage of a higher lifetime earnings and a strong recent performance, making him a top contender. However, Countthebrave cannot be discounted, given his solid track record and strong pedigree.
Jockeys and Trainers:
- Thrilla: Jareth Loveberry, J. Keith Desormeaux
- Indian Cat: Mitchell Murrill, Jayde J. Gelner
- Doroteo: Axel Concepcion, Jose M. Camejo
- Tough Catch: Luis Saez, Dallas Stewart
- Contrabandist: C.J. McMahon, Dane Noel
- Countthebrave: Jose L. Ortiz, Ignacio Correas IV
Conclusion:
The Sugar Bowl Stakes promises to be a thrilling race with a mix of seasoned and promising young horses. Tough Catch is the favorite, but with the unpredictable nature of horse racing, any of the top contenders could emerge victorious.
