The prestigious Boxing Day Sprint, featuring a substantial $1.25 million purse, is set to commence with seven elite thoroughbreds competing in this Overnight Allowance event. The 6½-furlong (1,300-meter) race for horses aged three and upward promises intense competition at the track.
Analysts identify MONEY MARKET as the probable favorite following his impressive second-place finish, merely two lengths behind Of a Revolution, in the recent Bruceontheloose Sprint on December 6. This five-year-old bay horse by Successful Native appears perfectly suited to today’s conditions and is widely expected to outperform his rivals.
SUPREMASI, a four-year-old colt by Savoy Stomp, demonstrates remarkable consistency despite his fifth-place finish in the same preliminary event. Racing experts anticipate another strong performance from this dependable contender.
COMMANDER Z (USA) presents another compelling opportunity after narrowly losing to Another One in straight course competition on December 14. The four-year-old chestnut colt has demonstrated equal proficiency around bends and is projected to mount a serious challenge for the title.
The remaining competitors face steeper odds. HUNTSMAN might contend for minor placement, while A GIFT FROM BEN, MAJOR DANGER (USA) – still winless through nine seasonal starts – and FIRECRACKER are generally regarded as unlikely to challenge the frontrunners in this high-stakes competition.