Velvet Mesquite wins the 2014 California Distaff Handicap.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Velvet Mesquite wins the 2014 California Distaff Handicap.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Velvet Mesquite wins the 2014 California Distaff Handicap.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Velvet Mesquite wins the 2014 California Distaff Handicap.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Velvet Mesquite wins the 2014 California Distaff Handicap.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Velvet Mesquite wins the 2014 California Distaff Handicap.
Photo: Benoit Photo
Shrinking Violet, a bargain buy for owner/trainer Wesley Ward making her initial start at Santa Anita Park, scored a 10-1 upset in the $200,000 Monrovia Stakes (gr. IIT) on the hillside turf course Jan. 4.
A competitive field of 12 fillies and mares is set to contest the Jan. 4, $200,000 Monrovia Stakes (gr. IIT) at 6 1/2 furlongs on Santa Anita Park's unique downhill turf course.
Amaranth recorded the biggest win of her career when she held off favored Velvet Mesquite to take the $100,250 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes at Santa Anita Park on Nov. 1, Breeders' Cup Saturday morning.
Trainer Wesley Ward could get his Breeders' Cup Saturday started in a big way Nov. 1 if Richies Party Girl delivers in the $100,000 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes (gr. IIIT)
| Trainer | Blake R. Heap |
|---|---|
| Jockey | Mike E. Smith |
| Owner | Harris Farms, Inc. |
| Breeder | Harris Farms |
| Velvet Mesquite View Five-Cross Pedigree | In Excess (IRE) | Siberian Express |
| Kantado | ||
| Mesquite | Huddle Up | |
| Mesquite Miss |
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| Upstart |
| Dortmund |
| Far Right |
| Texas Red |
| American Pharoah |
| Itsaknockout |
| International Star |
| Rachel Alexandra |
| California Chrome |
| Far From Over |
