Racing! Bellafina wins easily in Del Mar Debutante

Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome back to our horse racing newsletter as we offer up a special Sunday handicapping lesson.

We might have seen a new star on Saturday at Del Mar when Bellafina won the Grade 1 $300,000 Del Mar Debutante. She ran squarely with Mother Mother down the backstretch, accelerated when she hit the quarter pole and won by 4 ¼ lengths.

There is a longer description in the story I did for the web and print editions. Just click here.

Trainer Simon Callaghan said that this was the best filly he’s ever trained, which is saying something considering he trained Eclipse Award winner Abel Tasman, before she won the Eclipse. Callaghan was Abel Tasman’s first trainer but when an interest in the horse was sold to the China Horse Club things got sticky. In her first race with new interests they couldn’t find the China Horse Club silks and the jockey wore the old silks. Callaghan was fired and the filly went to Bob Baffert.

None of that really matters today if this filly is as good as he thinks.

“She broke sharp and was really into the bit today,” Callaghan said after the race. “It was a really good performance. The race went pretty much as we thought it might.

“It was really nice to see her show her class at the end. I told [owner] Kaleem [Shah] this is the best filly I’ve trained. … When you’ve got fillies like this, you just want to develop them. When you can [win] these races, it’s obviously a real added bonus. We’ve always felt she was really, really good. … I think she’s just going to keep getting better.”

Bellafina paid $6.60, $3.20 and $3.20. Mother Mother was second Boujie Girl was third. The favorite, Brill, was fourth in the five-horse race.

Bonus handicapping lesson

Here’s a bonus contribution from Rob Henie of the WCHR (West Coast Handicapping Report) and the ECHR (East Coast Handicapping Report). The thinking is if you can know and understand the strategies, it will make you a better handicapper.

Today’s lesson is from the first race at Del Mar. Take it away, Rob.

“The opener is an optional claimer at 5 ½ furlongs. Late in the meet, we can often rationalize with regard to when a horse is well meant, and/or doing so well, the connections are trying to squeeze another race in before the meet ends. Top selection is LAKERBALL (#7). Coming off a maiden win, Doug O’Neill has multiple spots he can choose from. He could easily have waited for Los Al, or, the first condition book up at Santa Anita. Instead, it’s obvious he’s simply trying to get this one back over a track he obviously likes, while, no question, doing well right now. By doing so, he’s accepting the fact that this is an optional condition, often not an easy task off a maiden win, and he’s bypassing the state-bred condition. He’s running against open company, thus, many signs pointing to confident connections, trying to squeeze in one more seaside race before things move back up the freeway to LA. Also, interesting is the fact Doug also has PALLADIUM (#4) in here, claiming him for $32,000, running in an optional claimer today, not to be claimed. He’ll likely run both here, understanding he’s got two runners with two different styles, the top pick on or near the lead, and this one from further back, offering contrary running styles to capture this event.

“Hot / Cold Race Trends: none

“Win Contenders (order of preference): 7-4

“X Out Runners (eliminating on the win end): none

“Negative Notes:

“1 Six Pack Gal - We never like to see a trainer overestimate their charge, winning a debut but then placing too high, allowing their runner to lose confidence.

“5 Edna - Won her debut nicely two weeks before Del Mar kicked off, then missed most of the Meet. Prefer to give the effort back.

“TOP PICK: LAKERBALL (#7 4-1 Delgadillo)

“SECOND CHOICE: PALLADIUM (#4 7-2 Bejarano)”

^{The West Coast Handicapping Report can be found at https://www.westcoasthorseracing.com It has been endorsed by leading trainers, handicappers and industry sources.}

Del Mar review

The other stakes race on Saturday was the Grade 2 $200,000 John C. Mabee Stakes for fillies and mares going 1 1/8 miles on the turf. Flavien Prat, who won the Debutante, also won this race aboard Vasilika by 1 ¼ lengths.

Vasilika, now a winner of seven of eight starts this year, took a major jump in class by taking this race. She bided her time mid-pack and around the far turn started to edge to the side, looking for an opening. She made her way to third at the top of the stretch before edging past the leaders and holding off late-running Cambodia.

“We walked over with a lot of confidence,” said winning trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. “We respect Cambodia and Vladimir Cerin’s horse (Fahan Mura) but we thought we had a really good chance to win. She’s been training so well and doing so well.”

Vasilika paid $10.40, $4.20 and $3.40. Cambodia was second and Fahan Mura was third.

Del Mar preview

The penultimate card of the meeting has 10 races and two stakes, both on the turf. First post is 2 p.m. Both stakes favorites are the combination of Peter Miller, leading trainer this meet, and Flavien Prat, fighting Drayden Van Dyke for the identical jockey honor.

The bigger of the two stakes is the Grade 2 $250,000 Del Mar Derby, for horses going 1 1/8 miles on the turf. River Boyne is 5-2 favorite. He has won five of his last six races, which is when he was shifted from the dirt to the turf. He is five of 10 lifetime and has won his last two races.

Ride a Comet is the 7-2 choice, a shipper for trainer Mark Casse. He’ll be ridden by Van Dyke. This will be Ride a Comet’s seventh track in nine races. He has won four of nine. Post is around 5:35 p.m.

The other stakes is the $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf, for 2-year-olds going one mile. Hartel is the 3-1 favorite. He is one of three lifetime, winning his last out. Rijeka is 7-2, for Richard Baltas and Mario Gutierrez. He also won last out, his second race.

The field sizes in order: 7, 9, 9, 8, 10, 10, 10 (1 also eligible), 12, 9, 10 (3 AE).

Big Races review

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Saturday.

Gulfstream (6): $100,000 Sharp Susan Stakes, fillies 2-years-old, 7 ½ furlongs on turf. Winner: Entirely ($4.20)

Kentucky Downs (1): $130,000 maiden special weight, 3 and up, 1 ½ miles on turf. Winner: Campaign ($12.60)

Parx (6): $100,000 Dr. Teresa Garofalo Memorial Stakes, Penn-bred fillies and mares 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Winner: Zipper’s Hero ($4.00)

Kentucky Downs (3): $145,000 allowance/optional claimer, 3 and up, 6 ½ furlongs. Winner: Vici ($13.80)

Parx (7): $100,000 Mrs. Penny Stakes, Penn-bred fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles on turf. Winner: Rose Tree ($10.00)

Parx (8): $100,000 Banjo Picker Sprint, Pen-breds 3 and up, 6 furlongs. Winner: The Man ($4.60)

Kentucky Downs (4): $145,000 allowance, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 mile and 70 yards. Winner: More Fun again ($15.60)

Monmouth (8): Grade 3 $100,000 Violet Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles on turf. Winner: Elysea’s World ($3.00)

Parx (9): $100,000 Roanoke Stakes, Penn-breds 3 and up, 1 1/16 miles. Winner: Grasshoppin ($27.00)

Kentucky Downs (5): $140,000 allowance, 3 and up, 1 mile on turf. Winner: Convict Pike ($17.20)

Parx (10): $100,000 Power By Far Stakes, Penn-bred fillies and mares 3 and up, 5 furlongs on turf. Winner: She’s Chubs ($26.40)

Monmouth (10): Grade 3 $100,000 Red Bank Stakes, 3 and up, 1 mile on turf. Winner: Synchrony ($3.20)

Kentucky Downs (6): $130,000 maiden special weight, fillies 2-years-old, 6 ½ furlongs on turf. Winner: Devious Charm ($6.80)

Woodbine (9): $100,000 Passing Mood Stakes, 3-year-olds, 7 furlongs on turf. Winner: Zestina ($4.40)

Gulfstream (11): $200,000 Susan’s Girl Stakes, Fla-bred fillies 2-years-old, 7 furlongs. Winner: Cookie Dough ($26.00)

Saratoga (9): Grade 3 $300,000 Saranac Stakes, 3-year-olds, 1 1/8 miles on turf. Winner: Raging Bull ($6.50)

Kentucky Downs (7): $250,000 One Dreamer Stakes, Ky-breds 3 and up, 1 mile and 70 yards on turf. Winner: On Leave ($5.00)

Gulfstream (12): $100,000 Proud Man Stakes, 2-year-olds, 7 ½ furlongs on turf. Winner: Dakota’s Dude ($47.80)

Saratoga (10): Grade 1 $350,000 Spinaway Stakes, fillies 2-years-old, 7 furlongs. Winner: Sippican Harbor ($34.00)

Kentucky Downs (8): $750,000 Tourist Mile, 3 and up, 1 mile on the turf. Winner: Bound for Nowhere ($5.60)

Del Mar (4): Grade 1 $300,000 Del Mar Debutante, fillies 2-years-old, 7 furlongs. Winner: Bellafina ($6.60)

Gulfstream (13): $200,000 Affirmed Stakes, Fla-bred 2-year-olds, 7 furlongs. Winner: Garter and Tie ($9.20)

Saratoga (11): Grade 1 $750,000 Woodward Stakes, 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles. Winner: Yoshida ($14.40)

Kentucky Downs (9): $400,000 Kentucky Downs Juvenile, 2-year-olds, 1 mile on the turf. Winner: Henley’s Joy ($5.60)

Saratoga (12): Grade 2 $250,000 Glens Falls Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 3/8 miles on turf. Winner: Lady Montdore ($10.40)

Kentucky Downs (10): $400,000 Kentucky Downs Juvenile Fillies, fillies 2-years-old, 1 mile on turf. Winner: Miss Technicality ($4.00)

Del Mar (10): Grade 2 $200,000 John C. Mabee Stakes, fillies and mares 3 and up, 1 1/8 miles on turf. Winner: Vasilika (10.40)

Big races preview

A look at graded stakes or races worth more $100,000 or more on Sunday. All times PDT:

12:18 Canterbury (4): $100,000 Northern Lights Debutante Stakes, Minn-bred fillies 2-years-old, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Dangerous Wave (3-1)

12:47 Canterbury (5): $100,000 Northern Lights Futurity, Minn-bred 2-year-olds, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Mister Banjoman (5-2)

2:18 Woodbine (9): $100,000 Ontario Jockey Club Stakes, 3-year-olds, 6 furlongs on turf. Favorite: Wyatt’s Town (4-5)

2:38 Saratoga (10): Grade 2 $250,000 Prioress Stakes, fillies 3-years-old, 6 furlongs. Favorite: Mia Mischief (5-2)

3:05 Louisiana Downs (11): Grade 3 $300,000 Super Derby, 3-year-olds, 1 1/16 miles. Favorite: Lone Sailor (7-5)

3:14 Ruidoso (10): $175,000 Rio Grande Senorita Futurity, N.M.-bred fillies 2-years-old, 5 ½ furlongs. Favorite: Lesstalkmoreaction (3-1)

4:30 Presque Isle Downs (6): $100,000 Mark McDermott Stakes, Penn-bred 2-year-olds. Favorite: Delta Express (8-5)

4:35 Del Mar (6): $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf, 2-year-olds, 1 mile on turf. Favorite: Hartel (3-1)

5:35 Del Mar (8): Grade 2 $250,000 Del Mar Derby, 3-year-olds, 1 1/8 miles on turf. Favorite: River Boyne (5-2)

Bob Ike’s DMR pick of the day

THIRD RACE: No. 8 Nice Ice (6-1)

Sophomore filly from the hot Brian Koriner stable set the pace before settling for second last time but seems much more effective with a target at which to run. She beat morning line favorite A Walk in the Park one race back and will have to do so again but is an attractive gamble at this price.

Saturday’s result: Beau Square ($14.20) closed from well off the pace and kept coming through the land to run down the stubborn runner-up right on the wire in the opener.

Bob Ike is a Partner/VP of Horsebills.com (here's a video) and the proprietor of BobIkePicks.com (full-card picks, 3 Best Plays and betting strategy).

Ed Burgart LA play of the day

SEVENTH RACE: No. 4 Trumper (2-1)

He is overdue for a clean trip in his 10^th lifetime start and was a much better-than-looked third as the 8-5 favorite in last outing from the outside post where he hopped up and came away slow. Gelding finished nicely in a race where runnerup Zion Zima captured his next start for maiden $12,500. Freighttrain Blues, the 8-5 morning-line favorite, is quicker from the gate than Trumper but backed up during the final 1/16 of last sixth-place try at the same 330-yard distance.

Final thoughts

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And now the stars of the show, Saturday’s results and Sunday’s entries.

BEAU SQUARE a step slow to begin, chased outside a rival, came three deep into the stretch, bid five wide under some urging in midstretch and gamely prevailed. HELEN'S TIGER stalked inside, came out leaving the turn and three wide into the stretch, bid between foes in midstretch, put a head in front in deep stretch and continued willingly. GREAT RETURN angled in and chased outside a rival, came out leaving the turn and four wide into the stretch and finished well. SHEZA CHATTYKAT stalked outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch, bid between horses in the drive and was outfinished. CHATTY saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch, also bid between foes in midstretch and was outfinished. LADYBUG stalked the pace inside, came out into the stretch, was boxed in off heels from midstretch to deep stretch, steadied a sixteenth out and could not offer the necessary late kick. RED SHELBY had speed three deep then dueled outside a rival, fought back between foes in the drive and was outkicked late. POETIC settled outside a rival, angled to the inside on the turn, came out some past midstretch and went between foes late. NAVAJO DREAMER (IRE) had good early speed and dueled inside, fought back along the rail in the stretch and weakened some late. SUMMER'S INDY a bit slow into stride, angled in and settled inside, came out into the stretch and lacked a rally. HAND TIMED.

MOON KITTY had good early speed and dueled inside, inched away on the turn, came a bit off the rail into the stretch, kicked away under urging and drifted back to the inside in the drive and proved best. DURANGA stalked between rivals then bid between horses into the turn, stalked again between foes leaving the turn, continued a bit off the rail in the stretch and was clearly second best. TIME AND CHANCE angled in and dueled outside the winner then three deep into the turn, stalked three wide leaving the turn and into the stretch and just held third. MISTRESSOFTHENIGHT pulled between horses and was in a bit tight five eighths out, chased off the rail, angled in some leaving the turn and in the stretch and was edged for the show. SLY HUMOR saved ground stalking the pace throughout and weakened in the stretch. ROYAL ASSCHER also saved ground chasing the pace, continued inside on the turn and din the stretch and also weakened. LADY NINJA stalked three deep, continued outside on the turn, angled in alongside a rival into the stretch and also weakened.

THE SPIRAL JETTER settled outside a rival then inside, moved up along the rail on the second turn, swung three deep into the stretch and rallied under urging to get up four wide on the line. MISS BOOM BOOM angled in and chased outside a rival, came out leaving the second turn and five wide into the stretch, also rallied while drifting in some in deep stretch to gain a slim lead in deep stretch and was edged between foes late. RANSOMED saved ground stalking the pace, came out a bit in the stretch, bid inside in deep stretch and continued willingly between horses late. CAUSEWAY CAROLYN chased a bit off the rail then inside and rallied along the fence in the drive. BELIEVE INDEED settled three deep then chased outside a rival, went up three deep on the second turn and four wide into the stretch, was a bit crowded behind the runner-up in deep stretch and was outfinished. SUGARY saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch and was outfinished between foes in the final furlong. EASY SONG sped to the early lead, opened up and set the pace along the inside, came off the rail in the stretch, fought back between foes in deep stretch and weakened late. WAR MOCCASIN settled off the rail then three deep on the backstretch and into the second turn, came five wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. HALO DARLIN chased outside a rival then between horses on the second turn and into the stretch and could not offer the necessary late kick. BEAUTIFUL BECCA angled in and chased alongside a rival, went three deep into and on the second turn and into the stretch and also lacked the needed rally. LIGHTNING DOVE close up stalking the pace off the rail then a bit off the fence, continued outside a rival on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and weakened. HIP NINETY THREE angled in early, pulled and steadied in tight into the first turn, saved ground off the pace, came out in the stretch and did not rally.

BELLAFINA had speed three deep then dueled outside the runner-up, took a short lead into the turn, inched away into the stretch, drifted to the inside nearing midstretch and drew clear under urging and steady handling late. MOTHER MOTHER between horses early, dueled inside the winner but a bit off the rail then inside on the turn, came under urging leaving the turn, angled out some nearing midstretch and was clearly second best. BOUJIE GIRL saved ground chasing the pace, came out into the stretch and held third. BRILL between horses early, stalked outside a rival then ranged up three deep leaving the backstretch, continued outside a rival then off the rail on the turn and a bit wide into the stretch and weakened. WATCH ME BURN had speed a bit off the rail to press the early pace, fell back between horses on the backstretch, angled to the inside on the turn and also weakened.

MUCH BETTER had speed outside then dueled alongside a rival on the backstretch and turn, took the lead nearing the stretch, inched away under urging and was under steady handling late. ASANO chased off the rail then outside a rival on the turn, came three wide into the stretch, drifted in a bit in the drive and just held second. GUM TREE LANE chased three deep then outside a rival on the turn, came three wide into the stretch and just missed the place. AARDVARK had speed between horses then dueled inside the winner but a bit off the rail, battled inside on the turn and into the stretch and was outfinished for a minor award. UNION STATION came off the inside and chased between horses then off the rail on the turn, came out in the stretch and lacked the needed rally. SURPRISE FASHION saved ground chasing the pace, continued inside on the turn and into the stretch and did not rally. LACAZETTE between foes early, pulled his way along a bit off the rail then inside, tugged into a bit of a tight spot a half mile out, continued inside on the turn, came out in the stretch and weakened.

TONAHUTU (IRE) broke a bit slowly, chased outside a rival, went up three deep on the second turn and four wide into the stretch, took the lead three wide in midstretch, inched away under urging, drifted in some and held. TELL ME MORE tossed her head at the start, saved ground chasing the pace, came out past midstretch and finished well. JAZAALAH stalked between horses, came out three deep into the stretch and rallied for the show. LORI'S ATTITUDE sped to the early lead, set the pace inside, dueled leaving the backstretch and on the second turn, came a bit off the rail in the stretch and weakened late. TRAVIEZA stalked outside a rival then bid outside the pacesetter, battled between horses in midstretch and also weakened late. RUBY TRUST saved ground chasing the pace, came out in the stretch and had a mild late bid. SUNDAY PROPHET angled in and saved ground off the pace, came out on the second turn and five wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. QUEEN BEE TO YOU stalked four wide then three deep into and on the second turn and into the stretch and weakened. CLEARLY GONE four wide into the first turn, angled in and chased outside a rival, split horses three deep on the second turn and into the stretch, came under urging then had the rider lose the whip in midstretch and could not summon the necessary late kick. SABURAI chased between horses then outside a rival, went up four wide on the second turn and into the stretch and could not offer the needed late response. WIND TARTARE (FR) stalked three deep between foes, dropped back between rivals on the second turn and weakened.

SMUGGLER UNION stalked outside then six wide into the turn, came four wide into the stretch, gained the lead nearing midstretch and drew off under left handed urging. LATITUDE saved ground chasing the pace, came out between foes into the stretch, angled back to the inside in the lane and got up for the place. QUAD had good early speed, set the pace off the rail, drifted out a bit into the stretch, could not match the winner and was edged between foes late for second. CURLY'S WATERFRONT chased between horses then off the rail on the turn, came out in the stretch and was edged for third between foes late. GHOSTLY WHO stalked between horses then off the rail on the turn, came four wide into the stretch and was edged for a minor award. GRYFFINDOR chased three deep between horses then outside on the turn, came three wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. RAINDANCE RULES stalked off the rail on the backstretch and turn and into the stretch and lacked a response in the drive. LUCKY PATRICK broke slowly, settled off the pace inside and improved position in the lane. BRIGHT AUTISM MIND chased outside then four wide on the turn and into the stretch and weakened. JOHNNY STRONG settled between horses then four wide into the turn and three deep into the stretch and lacked a rally. CANDYMAN GARRET stalked between rivals then outside on the turn, came three wide into the stretch and weakened. MEMORABLE ELECTION fractious in the gate, broke a bit slowly and steadied when bumped, stalked just off the rail then inside on the turn, dropped back into the stretch and weakened.

PRINCE EARL stalked a bit off the rail then between horses, came out three deep into the stretch, bid three wide in midstretch and gamely prevailed under some urging and strong handling. SHADOW SPHINX saved ground stalking the pace, cut the corner into the stretch, came off the rail and bid inside foes to gain a short lead, fought back inside the winner to the wire. MAGIC MUSKETIER chased outside a rival then a bit off the rail, awaited room off heels leaving the second turn, came out three deep into the stretch and gained the show. RISKY PROPOSITION angled in and saved ground chasing the pace, got through along the inside in the stretch and was outfinished. EXTRORDINARY JERRY angled in and chased outside a rival, came out leaving the second turn and five wide into the stretch and could not quite summon the necessary late kick. JIMMY CHILA stalked between horses, bid three deep on the second turn, drifted out into the stretch, battled between rivals in midstretch and weakened late. ITALIANO had good early speed and dueled inside, came off the rail into the stretch and weakened in the final furlong. ZESTFUL stalked four wide then three deep, went four wide into and out of the second turn and also weakened. RAVEN CREEK four wide early, angled in and dueled outside a rival then between foes leaving the second turn and into the stretch and weakened in the drive.

MAGIC ON TAP dueled three deep between horses then stalked off the rail on the turn, re-bid three deep into the stretch, drifted in and took the lead outside the runner-up in midstretch and inched away late under left handed urging. GRAY MAGICIAN went up inside to duel for the lead, put a head in front on the turn, fought back inside in the stretch but could not match the winner late while clearly best of the rest. EXTRA HOPE chased three deep, came out five wide into the stretch and gained the show. GRAND MEISTER pressed the pace four wide then fell back and stalked outside on the turn, came four wide into the stretch and weakened. SEVEN OXEN chased between horses, angled to the inside leaving the turn and did not rally. TRUCK SALESMAN had good early speed and dueled between horses then outside a rival on the turn, was between foes again into the stretch and weakened. ADMIRAL BROWN broke a bit slowly, was between horses early then stalked outside a rival, came out three wide into the stretch and also weakened. KNEEDEEPINSNOW also a bit slow to begin, saved ground stalking the pace, came out some into the stretch and lacked a further response. SHINING THROUGH angled in and saved ground chasing the pace, came out into the stretch and had little left for the drive.

VASILIKA chased between horses, came out leaving the second turn and four wide into the stretch, rallied under urging to the front in deep stretch and proved best. CAMBODIA between horses early, chased a bit off the rail or between foes, came out leaving the second turn and five wide into the stretch and finished well. FAHAN MURA sped to the early lead, angled in and set the pace inside, came a bit off the rail in the stretch, held on well to deep stretch and was edged for the place. MEAL TICKET saved ground stalking the pace, came out into the stretch and lacked the needed late kick. SOPHIE P (GB) also saved ground chasing the pace, continued inside in the stretch and could not quite summon the necessary late response. ACHIRA stalked three deep between horses then outside a rival, came out into the stretch and also lacked the needed late kick. THE TULIP (IRE) four wide leaving the chute, angled in and chased a bit off the rail to the stretch and continued willingly but was outfinished. MADAME STRIPES (ARG) stalked four wide then three deep, came four wide into the stretch and lacked a rally. MIDNIGHT CROSSING (IRE) a step slow to begin, settled inside, came out in upper stretch and did not rally. CHEEKABOO five wide in the chute, stalked three deep, went up four wide on the second turn, angled in some leaving that turn and weakened. VAGABOND PRINCESS also five wide leaving the chute, went four wide into the first turn then stalked three deep, came four wide into the stretch and also weakened.

KINDRED pressed the pace three deep, took a short lead in upper stretch, battled outside the runner-up in deep stretch and inched away late under urging. TIVAT dueled between horses, fought back between foes in midstretch then inside the winner in deep stretch and could not quite match strides late. JOHANSSON settled off the rail, came out four wide into the stretch and edged rivals late for the show. GIVEHERDALUTE stalked off the rail then inside on the turn, came out three deep into the stretch, drifted in through the drive and was edged for third. GLITZNGLAMOUR chased three deep, came four wide into the stretch, angled inward in upper stretch and was edged for a minor award between foes late. CREATIVE CONTESSA a step slow to begin, had speed between horses then dueled a bit off the rail, fought back inside on the turn and in the stretch and weakened late. BEYOND PLEASURE saved ground chasing the pace, continued inside into the stretch and lacked a rally. MAGICAL GRAY had speed four wide then stalked outside, came four wide into the stretch and weakened. SEE THAT KAT broke a bit slowly, went up between foes leaving the backstretch and into the turn, continued a bit off the rail leaving the turn and gave way. SANDONA GIRL stalked off the rail then outside on the turn and had little left for the drive.