FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Free nomination by Saturday, January 5. $375 to enter; $375 additonal to start. Supplemental nominations of $1,500 will be accepted at time of entry which shall include all fees. $75,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth, 2% to fifth and 1% to finishers sixth through ninth. Weight: 124 lbs. Non-winners of $65,000 at a mile or over since November 19 allowed 2 lbs, $45,000 at a mile or over since October 19 allowed 4 lbs, $35,000 of such a race since then allowed 6 lbs. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. The Louisiana Stakes will be limited to fourteen (14) starters. Preference will be given in the following manner: graded or group winners in order (I, II, III), then highest lifetime earnings. Any horse excluded from running because of the aforementioned preference shall be refunded the entry fee or the supplementary nomination fee if applicable. A trophy will be presented to the winning owner. Nominations closed on Saturday, January 5, 2019 with 22 nominees.