Stakes Preview: Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint

The Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint Stakes promises to be an exhilarating race, with a purse of $100,000 at stake. This six-furlong event is open to fillies and mares three years old and upward, accredited as Louisiana-bred. Let’s dive into the details and key contenders for this exciting race:

Race Details:

• Purse: $100,000
• Distance: Six Furlongs
• Eligibility: Fillies and Mares Three Years Old and Upward, Accredited Louisiana Bred
• Entry Fees:
  • $550 to enter
  • $550 additional to start
  • Supplemental Nomination: $2,000 (includes all fees)
• Weight:
  • Three-Year-Olds: 122 lbs
  • Older Horses: 124 lbs
  • Allowances:
    • 2 lbs for non-winners of a Sweepstakes in 2024
    • 4 lbs for non-winners of $15,000 twice since June 14, 2024
    • 6 lbs for non-winners of $15,000 once since then (Maiden and Claiming Races Not Considered in Allowances)
• Prize Distribution:
  • $60,000 to the winner
  • $20,000 to second
  • $11,000 to third
  • $6,000 to fourth
  • $3,000 to fifth
• Field Limit: 14 starters, with preference given to stakes winners, then horses with the highest total earnings in 2024, followed by lifetime earnings
• Trophy: Presented to the winning owner

Contenders:

1. Luyv (LA)
   1. Jockey: S Munoz
   1. Trainer: G Goins
   1. Morning Line: 12/1
2. Custom Design (LA)
   1. Jockey: C J Hernandez
   1. Trainer: F D Pitzer
   1. Morning Line: 20/1
3. Free Drop Maddy (LA)
   1. Jockey: C McMahon
   1. Trainer: W B Calhoun
   1. Morning Line: 20/1
4. Freeburn (LA)
   1. Jockey: J L Ortiz
   1. Trainer: S M Asmussen
   1. Morning Line: 9/2
5. Free Like a Girl (LA)
   1. Jockey: E J Barrera
   1. Trainer: C D Pomier
   1. Morning Line: 4/5
6. Blessed Assurance (LA)
   1. Jockey: M Pedroza, Jr.
   1. Trainer: P M Dison
   1. Morning Line: 20/1
7. Accommodate Eva (LA)
   1. Jockey: D Cohen
   1. Trainer: S J Ducoing
   1. Morning Line: 20/1
8. Noneya (LA)
   1. Jockey: J L Rodriguez
   1. Trainer: R P Ward
   1. Morning Line: 6/1
9. Six String (LA)
   1. Jockey: B Curtis
   1. Trainer: A Landry
   1. Morning Line: 5/1

Analysis:

The Louisiana Champions Day Ladies Sprint Stakes features a competitive field of fillies and mares, with several standout contenders:

• Free Like a Girl (LA): The favorite at 4/5, trained by C D Pomier, has consistently performed well and is expected to be a strong contender.
• Freeburn (LA): With a morning line of 9/2, this three-year-old filly trained by S M Asmussen and ridden by J L Ortiz is another top competitor.
• Noneya (LA): At 6/1, this six-year-old mare trained by R P Ward and ridden by J L Rodriguez brings experience and skill to the race.
• Six String (LA): With a morning line of 5/1, this three-year-old filly trained by A Landry and ridden by B Curtis is also one to watch.

This race promises to be a thrilling showcase of speed and strategy as these talented horses compete for the top prize.