Eight fillies and mares are set to go postward Sunday in the 49th running of the $150,000 Palomar Handicap (gr. II) at 1 1/16 mile on Del Mar's Jimmy Durante Turf Course.
Locally based Janet, trained by Darrell Vienna, and Voodoo Dancer, a shipper from New York, likely will be the bettors' top choices. Janet, a 5-year-old daughter of Emperor Jones, already has earnings in excess of $1 million, while the 4-year-old Voodoo Dancer, by Kingmambo, has earned $765,588.
Janet, who likely will be on the lead, drew post position 4, and Voodoo Dancer drew the outside slot when entries were drawn Friday.
The Christophe Clement trainee from New York will carry high weight of 120 pounds, spotting her foes from one to eight pounds. Janet will carry 119.
$150,000 Palomar Handicap (gr. IIT, F&M, 1 1/16 mile)PP Horse, Wgt., Rider
1. I'm the Business, 113, Garrett Gomez
2. Noches De Rosa, 115, Alex Solis
3. Palace Royale, 112, Octavio Vergara
4. Janet, 119, David Flores
5. Skywriting, 113, Brice Blanc
6. Eurolink Raindance, 115, Patrick Valenzuela
7. Old Money, 114, Mike Smith
8. Voodoo Dancer, 120, Kent Desormeaux.
