Meet the Contenders: 2024 Rebel Stakes
February 21st, 2024
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Rebel S. at Oaklawn Park. 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.
Carbone rolled to a convincing allowance win at Oaklawn Park (Coady Photography)
#1 Carbone ***
Pro: Connections giving him another chance after Southwest (G3) flop.
Con: Might ultimately prove more effective around one turn, like his dad.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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Northern Flame (Photo by Coady Photography)
#2 Northern Flame **
Pro: Has fared best when on the lead, as shown last time in hard-fought allowance win.
Con: Not much of a factor in two prior stakes attempts.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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Common Defense wins at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Photography)
#3 Common Defense ***
Pro: Fifth in Southwest was decent, given conditions that helped those rating closer.
Con: Has a profile like others in that he will need to step up a notch or two.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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Tejon Pass (Photo by Benoit Photogrphy)
#4 Tejon Pass **
Pro: Might not have cared for the surface when fading fifth in two-turn debut.
Con: Has run well against good rivals, but improvement needed over latest.
#5 Magic Grant *
Pro: Better than last would suggest, though Remington form overall took a hit in Southwest.
Con: Broke maiden in a sprint stakes, which might fit him better.
#6 Dimatic ***
Pro: Gun Runner colt put it all together last time to graduate; adds blinkers here.
Con: Though he remains with upside, concedes crucial stakes experience.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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Timberlake winning the Champagne (G1) at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Joe Labozzetta)
#7 Timberlake *****
Pro: Traded decisions with champion Fierceness last season; class edge.
Con: Towers on form but might need a bit of luck in congested field at a short price.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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#8 Next Level *
Pro: Rebounded well last time, albeit in a soft and slow allowance.
Con: Last two attempts in Derby preps were serious clunkers; lacks consistency.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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Lagynos wins at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
#9 Lagynos ****
Pro: A commendable 2-for-3 last season when showing rating tactics.
Con: Flashed speed in Smarty Jones S. and wilted to fifth; this race seemingly deeper.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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#10 Mena **
Pro: Solid form in four dirt starts, including two wins and a neck loss.
Con: Has twice been offered for a claiming tag; taking notable step up in class here.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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Just Steel (inside) edging Be You in a Saratoga maiden special weight (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher)
#11 Just Steel ****
Pro: Narrowly second best in Smarty Jones and Southwest earlier this meet.
Con: Despite recent form, nagging suspicion he’d be more effective around one turn.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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#12 Woodcourt *
Pro: Four-time winner is quite versatile regarding distance and surface.
Con: Has run for a claiming tag in last four races; class hike is significant.
#8 Carbone gives Steve Asmussen another win on today's card in R8 at Oaklawn! @RSantana_jr was aboard. 🌟
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) December 31, 2023
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#13 Time for Truth ***
Pro: Two solid efforts to start his career; speed figures are relatively competitive.
Con: Wheels back on short rest and has never raced beyond six furlongs.
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