SEISMIC BEAUTY is being brought along superbly and can rise to the top to become Bob Baffert's first Distaff heroine. Dorth Vader can make her presence felt despite having to overcome a difficult post, whilst Nitrogen commands plenty of respect.
Seismic Beauty
Dorth Vader
Nitrogen
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
8. Seismic Beauty
J: Juan J. HernandezT: Bob Baffert
F: 21-23111
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
90
Verdict
Baffert filly and dual track winner, including the Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch last out. Thumping winner on sole try at this trip. Will look to be speedy from the gate and has great chance.
1. Nitrogen
J: Jose L. OrtizT: Mark E. Casse
F: 11111212
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Never out of the first 2 from 8 starts this year, and seems even better since switched to the dirt. Gained a first Grade 1 success in the Alabama at Saratoga 2 starts back. Looks sure to play a part.
12. Dorth Vader
J: John R. VelazquezT: George Weaver
F: 4-24142
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Leading player on her Ogden Phipps success and nose second to Thorpedo Anna in the Personal Ensign, both Grade 1s over this distance at Saratoga. However, she has to prove herself on a Californian track and hasn't been helped with the draw.
7. Gin Gin
J: Luis SaezT: Brendan P. Walsh
F: 330-51241
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
Surprise winner of Grade 1 Spinster at Keeneland last month when going wire to wire. Unlikely to repeat such tactics in this spot.
5. Scottish Lassie
J: Joel RosarioT: Jorge R. Abreu
F: 314-3314
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Fourth in last year's Juvenile Fillies. Will be looking to ensure her Grade 1 CCA Oaks success at Saratoga wasn't a flash in the pan at the second time of asking.
10. Gun Song
J: Tyler GaffalioneT: Mark A. Hennig
F: 122-36241
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Has won twice at Grade 2 level including the Beldame at Belmont at the Big A latest. Career best needed.
3. Clicquot
J: Flavien PratT: Brendan P. Walsh
F: 61111
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
On a roll winning her last 4. Proved game in winning the Grade 1 Cotillion at Parx last out. More required but that's not out of the question.
13. Regaled
J: Joseph D. RamosT: D. Whitworth Beckman
F: 55-123231
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Spreadeagled her field in the Grade 3 Delaware Handicap over this distance last out. Has plenty on in this company.
4. Scylla
J: Junior AlvaradoT: William I. Mott
F: 224-42323
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
26
Verdict
A tough and reliable mare, though winless since June 2024. May just lack the finishing kick of some of these.
6. Alice Verite
J: Kyle FreyT: Kazuya Nakatake
F: 4-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
89
Verdict
Hit the board in last year's Distaff on first dirt start, albeit well held behind Thorpedo Anna. Best run this season when close fifth in Group 1 Victoria Mile at Tokyo. Longshot to better last season's run.
2. Sarawak Rim
J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.T: Ignacio Correas IV
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
B
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
183
Verdict
Argentinean import now with Correas. Won 4 of 5 starts in her native country, including at Grade 1 level back in May. In at the deep end on US debut.
11. Dry Powder
J: Antonio FresuT: Chad Summers
F: 122312
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Gained a listed stakes sucess at Parx in August. Doesn't have much to find to reverse Cotillion form with Clicquot from last out, but overall balance of form makes her an outsider.
9. Majestic Oops
J: Umberto RispoliT: Dan Ward
F: 24111234
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
-
Days Since Last Run:
33
Verdict
Listed stakes winner in the slop at Monmouth in the summer. Yet to score at graded level. Would be a shock winner.