The Fasig-Tipton Santa Ynez Stakes at Santa Anita Park is a competitive race for three-year-old fillies over a distance of seven furlongs on an all-weather track. With a purse of $100,000, including $60,000 plus ten Kentucky Oaks points to the winner, this race is an important early prep for the major stakes races later in the season.
Key Details:
- Distance: Seven furlongs
- Surface: All-weather track
- Purse: $100,000 (includes $60,000 plus ten Kentucky Oaks points to the winner)
- Eligibility: Three-year-old fillies
- Weights: 124 lbs
- Allowances: Non-winners of a Graded Stakes allowed 2 lbs; Non-winners of a Race other than Maiden, Claiming or Starter allowed 4 lbs
- Entry Fees: $750 to enter and an additional $750 to start with $100,000 guaranteed
Field Overview:
- Polythene Pam (20/1): Trained by Librado Barocio and ridden by Kyle Frey, Polythene Pam has shown potential but has yet to win a stakes race.
- Howin (8/1): Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Kazushi Kimura, Howin is making her stakes debut after a promising debut win.
- A. Z. Wildcat (5/2): Trained by John Sadler and ridden by Flavien Prat, A. Z. Wildcat has shown strong performances in her recent starts.
- Practical Dream (10/1): Trained by Tim Yakteen and ridden by Antonio Fresu, Practical Dream has shown potential and won the Desi Arnaz Stakes at Del Mar.
- Look Forward (2/1): Trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Mario Gutierrez, Look Forward has shown impressive form, finishing second in the Starlet Stakes.
- Mawu (12/1): Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Mike Smith, Mawu has shown potential but has yet to win a stakes race.
- Silent Law (9/2): Trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Juan Hernandez, Silent Law has shown strong performances in her recent starts.
- Artisma (6/1): Trained by Richard Baltas and ridden by Abel Lezcano, Artisma has shown potential and is a contender in this race.
Analysis:
Look Forward is the standout in this field, having shown impressive form and finishing second in the Starlet Stakes. Trained by Michael McCarthy and ridden by Mario Gutierrez, Look Forward is a strong contender for the win.
A. Z. Wildcat and Silent Law are also strong contenders, with consistent performances in their recent starts. Trained by John Sadler and Bob Baffert respectively, both horses have shown the potential to perform well in this race.
Practical Dream and Howin are long shots but have shown potential and could surprise if they run strong races.
Conclusion:
The Fasig-Tipton Santa Ynez Stakes is shaping up to be a competitive race with several strong contenders. Look Forward is the favorite, but A. Z. Wildcat and Silent Law are also strong contenders who could challenge for the win. It will be interesting to see how these horses perform and who will come out on top in this important race.
