Meet the Contenders: 2024 Gun Runner Stakes

Built wins at Keeneland.

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.

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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.

#4 Built gets the job done in R7 at Keeneland for trainer @CATRacingStable, giving @coreylanerie a riding double on the card! 💪

Another top pick winner for @joeydakracing! 🔥

🎥 #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/wNFSCVpxPp
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) October 6, 2024

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 (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.

Magnitude drops in class and scores in R6 at @churchilldowns for trainer Steve Asmussen with Erik Asmussen in the saddle! 🏆

🎥 #TwinSpiresReplay pic.twitter.com/iEDqNRbLGS
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) November 17, 2024

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)

#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.

2yo Admiral Dennis is bred by @WinStarFarm and owned by @Albaughstables, who has owned or co-owned half a dozen #KYDerby starters, including 2023 3rd-place finisher Angel of Empire.

Learn more in @J_Keelerman 's KY Derby maiden watch:👇 https://t.co/S7DQbDvTbL pic.twitter.com/zfaKFVhmhZ
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) November 11, 2024

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