United States of America
Santa Anita Park · 04.04.26
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Purse€440,200
To the winner€263,600
Distance1810 metres
Winning time1m 49.01s
SurfaceDirt · Fast
Conditions3-year-olds
Runners7
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Gerald Contreras · English commentaryResult
7 runners · prize money to 4th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
5thStart The Ride3yo colt by Upstart × Elusive RideArmando AyusoDan Blacker
Pedigree of the winner
As of race day 04.04.26DamSo Cunning
So Happy is out of So Cunning (Blame), a winner who showed early speed, racing over six furlongs on each of her first two outings.
Second damSo Glitzy
Second dam So Glitzy (Gilded Time) is a half-sister to Silver Wagon (Wagon Limit), winner of the Grade 1 Hopeful Stakes and the Grade 1 Carter Handicap.
Third damSo Ritzy
Third dam So Ritzy (Darn That Alarm).
Next generation
So Cunning's 2-year-old colt by Demarchelier, a half-brother to So Happy, has been named Wise Walker.
Connections
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | JournalismCurlin × Mopotism | Michael McCarthyUmberto Rispoli | Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Elayne Stables 5 Llc, Lapenta, Robert V , Magnier-lessee, Mrs John, Smith-lessee, Derrick And Tabor-lessee, Michael BDon Alberto Corporation | ||
| 2024 | StrongholdGhostzapper × Spectator | Philip D AmatoAntonio Fresu | Waller, Eric M And Waller, SharonEric & Sharon Waller | ||
| 2023 | Practical MovePractical Joke × Ack Naughty | Tim YakteenRamon Vazquez | Leslie A. Amestoy, Pierre Jean Amestoy Jr. & Roger K. BeasleyChad C. Brown & Head of Plains Partners | ||
| 2022 | TaibaGun Runner × Needmore Flattery | Tim YakteenMike E Smith | Zedan Racing StablesBruce C. Ryan | ||
| 2021 | Rock Your WorldCandy Ride × Charm The Maker | John W SadlerUmberto Rispoli | Hronis Racing LLC and David Michael TallaRon McAnally & Deborah McAnally | ||
| 2020 | Honor A. P.Honor Code × Hollywood Story | John ShirreffsMike E Smith | C R K Stable LLCGeorge Krikorian |
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