Meet the Contenders: 2024 Gun Runner Stakes

December 17th, 2024

Meet the horses running in the 2024 Gun Runner S at Fair Grounds. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your Stable Alerts.


Built wins at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Built wins at Keeneland.

#1 Built                                           ****

Pro: Rebounded from debut loss in tough field to graduate at Keeneland; better to come.

Con: Even in a small field, likely has other speed to contend with.



Render Judgment wins at Churchill Downs.

Render Judgment wins at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media / Credit to Kurtis Coady)

#2 Render Judgment             ***

Pro: Midpack finish in Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) decent, given relative lack of seasoning.

Con: Can’t afford to fall too far behind and already has a loss to Built. 


Magnitude wins at Ellis Park

Magnitude wins at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Media)

#3 Magnitude                             ***

Pro: Barn has won two of the first three editions of this race; improved effort last time.

Con: Prior stakes try was ugly, and slow pace a key factor in bounce back win.



Chris's Revenge wins at Belmont at the Big A.

Chris's Revenge wins at Belmont at the Big A. (Photo by Coady Media)

#4 Chris’s Revenge                 **

Pro: Shows improving speed figures and barn is generally dangerous.

Con: Graduated at lower class level and exits loss in starter allowance company.


Admiral Dennis breaking his maiden at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Admiral Dennis breaking his maiden at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

#5 Admiral Dennis                  *****

Pro: Impressive maiden win second out and should continue to improve going farther.

Con: Brad Cox barn has started meet surprisingly cool and this one figures to be well bet.


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