The La Canada Stakes is a prestigious Grade III race for fillies and mares aged four years old and upward, set over a distance of 1 1/16 miles. Here’s a detailed look at the horses, trainers, breeders, and other key details for this exciting event at Santa Anita Park.

Race Details
- Purse: $100,000
- Entry Fee: $750 to enter and an additional $750 to start
- Supplementary Nominations: $2,000 eligibility
- Weights:
- 124 lbs for all entrants
- Allowances for non-winners of a Graded Stakes or Sweepstakes at one mile or over
- Purse Distribution: $60,000 to the winner, $20,000 to second, $12,000 to third, $6,000 to fourth, and $2,000 to fifth
Contenders
P# | PP | Horse | A/S | Jockey | Wgt | Trainer | M/L |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | Alpha Bella | 5/M | Flavien Prat | 124 | John Sadler | 9/5 |
2 | 2 | Chatalas | 4/F | Antonio Fresu | 124 | Mark Glatt | 8/1 |
3 | 3 | Che Evasora | 7/M | Tiago Pereira | 124 | Philip D’Amato | 30/1 |
4 | 4 | Musical Mischief | 5/M | Umberto Rispoli | 124 | Michael McCarthy | 2/1 |
5 | 5 | Big Hug | 5/M | Mike E. Smith | 122 | Val Brinkerhoff | 20/1 |
6 | 6 | Cavalieri | 4/F | Juan J. Hernandez | 120 | Bob Baffert | 8/5 |
Horse Profiles
1. Alpha Bella (KY):
- Trainer: John Sadler
- Breeder: Don Alberto Corporation
- Pedigree: Justify – Andina (IRE), by Singspiel (IRE)
Alpha Bella is a leading contender with strong performances in prior stakes races. She is trained by John Sadler and will have Flavien Prat on board.
2. Chatalas (KY):
- Trainer: Mark Glatt
- Breeder: Dan Agnew
- Pedigree: Gun Runner – Indian Safari, by Indian Charlie
Chatalas is making her 4-year-old debut and returns to her preferred surface on dirt.
3. Che Evasora (ARG):
- Trainer: Philip D’Amato
- Breeder: Losinno Patricio Francisco
- **Pedigree: **Greenspring – Thundery Malice (ARG), by Thunder Gulch
Che Evasora is an experienced mare facing tough competition in this race.
4. Musical Mischief (KY):
- Trainer: Michael McCarthy
- Breeder: Clearsky Farms
- Pedigree: Into Mischief – Sophia’s Song, by Bellamy Road
Musical Mischief is a strong contender with prior Graded Stakes experience.
5. Big Hug (AB):
- Trainer: Val Brinkerhoff
- Breeder: Chalet Stable
- Pedigree: Mr. Big – Temeeku, by Unusual Heat
Big Hug is a long shot but has shown potential in previous races.
6. Cavalieri (KY):
- Trainer: Bob Baffert
- Breeder: Alastar Thoroughbred Co, LLC
- Pedigree: Nyquist – Stiffed, by Stephen Got Even
Cavalieri is a lightly raced filly trained by Bob Baffert, making her stakes debut with high expectations.
Trainer Insights
- John Sadler: Known for his success in training resilient horses with strong finishing capabilities.
- Mark Glatt: Has a proven track record in developing fillies to perform at their best on dirt tracks.
- Bob Baffert: Hall of Fame trainer, renowned for producing top-tier competitors in stakes races.
Breeding Details
- Alpha Bella: Bred by Don Alberto Corporation.
- Chatalas: Bred by Dan Agnew.
- Che Evasora: Bred by Losinno Patricio Francisco.
- Musical Mischief: Bred by Clearsky Farms.
- Big Hug: Bred by Chalet Stable.
- Cavalieri: Bred by Alastar Thoroughbred Co, LLC.