Tuscan Evening, bidding for her ninth win in 13 starts since arriving in the United States last year, faces seven rivals in the $150,000 Santa Ana Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita turf course March 21.
While 3-year-olds take the spotlight at Gulfstream Park Feb. 20, a pair of grade III turf stakes for older horses, the Canadian Turf and the Honey Fox, shape up as outstanding supporting features with large fields.
Diamond Diva, last seen winning the CashCall Mile (gr. IIT) July 5, returns to the Hollywood Park turf course to defend her crown in the $100,000 Wilshire Handicap (gr. IIIT) on May 2.
Belmont Cat, a fire-breathing New Zealand-bred mare who disappointed her connections in her last start, foiled Bel Air Sizzle and 3-5 favorite Visit in a four-horse blanket finish in the $150,000 Santa Ana Handicap (gr. IIT) on the Santa Anita turf course March 22.
Bobby Frankel and John Sadler will each send out a pair of fillies and mares in the 42nd edition of the $150,000 Santa Ana Handicap (gr. IIT), a nine-furlong turf test March 22 at Santa Anita.
The multiple graded stakes winner Valbenny lands in a good spot to try to end an eight-race losing streak in the $150,000 San Gorgonio Handicap (gr. II) on the Santa Anita turf Jan. 4.
| Trainer | John W. Sadler |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Michael Martinez |
| Owner | Doubledown Stables, Inc. |
| Breeder | Mrs B & J E Thompson |
| Belmont Cat (NZ) View Five-Cross Pedigree | Felix the Cat | Storm Cat |
| Stick to Beauty | ||
| Morgan Glory (NZ) | Justice Prevails (AUS) | |
| Morgan Page (NZ) |
| Sale / Hip | Type | Buyer | Consignor | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTKNOV2010 Hip 19 |
Racing or broodmare prospect | Grandlodge | Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent | $100,000 |
| NZBMAY2012 Hip 461 |
Broodmare | Waikato Stud | ($78,780) | |
| INGJUN2014 Hip 254 |
Broodmare | Jadeskye Racing | Amarina Farm | $185,540 |
| MMNBDM2015 Hip 1046 |
Broodmare | Amarina Farm, agent | ($260,066) |
Prices in parentheses indicate a horse did not sell because it did not meet its reserve price.
| Beholder |
| Tepin |
| Songbird |
| Nyquist |
| Exaggerator |
| Arrogate |
| Frosted |
| Dacita (CHI) |
| Cathryn Sophia |
| Rainha Da Bateria |
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