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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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#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.

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#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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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