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Tough to Sort 11 Fillies in Providencia

Tough to Sort 11 Fillies in Providencia

Irish-bred import Pasar Silbano, winner of the La Habra Stakes (gr. IIIT) on Santa Anita Park's hillside turf course in her last start Feb. 1, will be among the contenders in the Providencia Stakes (gr. IIT) on April 4.

 Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Derby Not the Goal For 'Rachel', For Now

Derby Not the Goal For 'Rachel', For Now

At the moment, trainer Hal Wiggins is resisting the temptation to seriously consider racing Rachel Alexandra against the boys. But, if the ultra-talented filly should put on another scintillating performance in the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (gr. II) March 14, Higgins admits the plot would thicken.

 Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Rachel Alexandra Odds-On in FG Oaks

Rachel Alexandra Odds-On in FG Oaks

L and M Partners' Rachel Alexandra looms as the 4-5 morning line choice when facing five rivals in the 43rd running of the $400,000 grade II Fair Grounds Oaks for 3-year-old fillies March 14 at Fair Grounds.

 Monday, March 09, 2009
Stardom Bound Faces 8 in Las Virgenes

Stardom Bound Faces 8 in Las Virgenes

Stardom Bound, the juvenile filly champion of 2008, makes her 3-year-old debut Feb. 7 in the $300,000 Las Virgenes Stakes (gr. I) on Santa Anita's Pro-Ride racing surface.

 Wednesday, February 04, 2009