Post Time: 7:56 PM PT
Distance: 6½ furlongs (dirt)
Conditions: Two-year-old fillies
Purse: $50,000
Entries & Morning Line Odds
| Post | Horse | Pedigree | Trainer | Jockey | ML Odds |
| 1 | What a Force | Counterforce – Everythings a Blur (Joey Franco) | Keith Pedersen | Antonio Ambrosio Reyes | 2/1 |
| 2 | Malibu Lady | Stanford – Mischief Free (Into Mischief) | Patty Leaney | Kimal Santo | 4/1 |
| 3 | Magic Molly | Bakken – Notis Her (Stephanotis) | Mel Snow | Richard Balgobin | 10/1 |
| 4 | Sunny Wishes | Sungold – Krissy (Pop Artist) | Barbara Heads | Amadeo Perez | 9/5 |
| 5 | Karensnotimpressed | Sungold – Archery (Yes It’s True) | Dino K. Condilenios | Silvino Morales | 5/2 |
All starters passed through the 2024 CTHS sales and are Canadian-bred or nominated fillies.
Pedigree & Profile Notes
Sunny Wishes (4)
By regional sire Sungold, out of Krissy (by Pop Artist). Known for early speed and tactical versatility. Trainer Heads boasts multiple juvenile stakes wins at Hastings.
Karensnotimpressed (5)
From the same sire but out of Archery (by Yes It’s True). Three career starts with one win and one third—100% top-three rate—and a strong trainer/jockey combo at this track.
What a Force (1)
Debut runner by Counterforce, a sire noted for speed, and out of a dam line that adds stamina. Expect a sharp first effort under Reyes/Pedersen.
Malibu Lady (2)
Also making her first start; bred on a Stanford–Mischief Free cross. Watch her early works for gate presence.
Magic Molly (3)
Longshot with solid workouts; breeding suggests a late run. Trainer Snow can catch an over-bet favorite with a patient ride.
Tactical Breakdown
Pace Setup: Karensnotimpressed projects to set or press the pace from the rail. Sunny Wishes will sit just off her flank, while What a Force and Malibu Lady may stalk mid-pack and unleash late kicks.
Track Bias: Hastings favors horses on or near the lead when the surface is sealed. Energy-efficient stalkers often pounce in mid-stretch.
Trainer Trends: Heads and Condilenios both have juvenile stakes win rates north of 20% here. Pedersen’s first-time starters are worth respect based on recent form.
Betting Angles
Exacta Box: Sunny Wishes (4) / Karensnotimpressed (5)
Win Bet: Sunny Wishes (ML 9/5) – best blend of speed and tactical versatility.
Value Play: Magic Molly (ML 10/1) – looks poised to improve with race experience and could hit the board at a big price.
Longshot Alternative: What a Force (ML 2/1) – debut runner capable of springing a mild surprise if she breaks cleanly.
