Everyone has seen a weather forecast before, and this weekend, wintry conditions will sweep across regions from Texas to Virginia and all the way to New York.<\/p>\n
But not at Great Race Place.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re in Arcadia, Hallandale Beach, or New Orleans, thanks for providing a winter racing haven. Here in Kentucky, our own Turfway Park had to cancel a few days ahead due to expected heavy snowfall and temperatures dropping below 20 degrees.<\/p>\n
The La Ca\u00f1ada Stakes is a Grade 3 race happening over 1 1\/16 miles on dirt at Santa Anita\u2014where, of course, there\u2019s no snow in sight. This rare two-turn dirt stakes event in California hasn\u2019t been dominated recently by Bob Baffert, who guided last year\u2019s winner, Cavalieri, to victory impressively.<\/p>\n
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Grade 3 La Ca\u00f1ada Stakes<\/strong> Ooty (8\/1)<\/strong> Fugitive Star (12\/1)<\/strong> So There She Was (9\/5)<\/strong> Brilliantly (7\/5)<\/strong> Breathe (5\/1)<\/strong> Jane Austen (6\/1)<\/strong> Sports Tribune Betting Tip:<\/strong> Fan Take:<\/strong> Everyone has seen a weather forecast before, and this weekend, wintry conditions will sweep across regions from Texas to Virginia and all the way to New York. But not at Great Race Place. Whether you\u2019re in Arcadia, Hallandale Beach, or New Orleans, thanks for providing a winter racing haven. Here in Kentucky, our own Turfway […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38703,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2443],"tags":[2955],"class_list":{"0":"post-38702","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fighting","8":"tag-horse-racing"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38702","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=38702"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/38702\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/38703"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=38702"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=38702"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=38702"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nDistance: 1 1\/16 miles, dirt
\nEligible: Mares, 4 years old and up
\nPurse: $100,000<\/p>\n\n
\nJockey: Thiago Pereira | Trainer: Bob Baffert
\nSince arriving from Argentina in 2024, Ooty hasn\u2019t quite lived up to expectations for Team Baffert. She\u2019s raced three times without coming close to the top spots. Although she showed some potential in the Grade 3 Las Flores at six furlongs, it\u2019s unclear what distance or conditions suit her best\u2014and perhaps even her trainer is unsure.
\nComment:<\/strong> Pass on this one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nJockey: Hector Berrios | Trainer: Ian Kruljack
\nFugitive Star has been a true globetrotter since beginning her career in 2024, competing across multiple states including Kentucky, Louisiana, and Arizona. She has three wins out of eight races but none at this level. While a lower-tier race might suit her, this appears to be a big jump.
\nComment:<\/strong> Skip it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nJockey: Emisael Jaramillo | Trainer: Doug O’Neill
\nThis mare won the Remington Park Oaks last September and is the only stakes winner in the field. She also made an attempt at the Grade 2 Mother Goose east of here but came up short. Given her solid breeding\u2014out of a Take Charge Indy mare\u2014she\u2019s definitely a strong contender and could generate some excitement heading into her four-year-old season.
\nComment:<\/strong> Worth considering.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nJockey: Juan Hernandez | Trainer: Bob Baffert
\nBrilliantly is the morning line favorite, but that\u2019s largely due to her connections rather than her performance record. Her sole win came in a maiden race on turf, and although Baffert and Hernandez are confident, her overall record isn\u2019t compelling. Betting against her might offer better value, but don\u2019t be shocked if she pulls off a win.
\nComment:<\/strong> Consider passing for better value plays.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nJockey: Kazushi Kimura | Trainer: Bob Baffert
\nBreathe\u2019s racing record is unusual for a Baffert trainee\u2014she took 13 races to claim her first victory but has shown marked improvement since. Baffert is bouncing back strongly after a short break, and her recent form suggests she\u2019s well-suited for this race.
\nComment:<\/strong> Likely to contend for the win.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nJockey: Abel Rezcano | Trainer: Mark Glatt
\nJane Austen made a strong impression early in her career by winning her debut and following up with another solid performance. However, she hasn\u2019t regained that form recently and hasn\u2019t yet been tested at longer distances. Trainer Mark Glatt\u2019s cautious approach is understandable given she\u2019s a Tapit offspring, but there\u2019s still much mystery surrounding her potential.
\nComment:<\/strong> Best to pass.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
\n$3 Late Pick 3, starting Race 7 ($24 total): 5 \/ 3,5 \/ 4,6,7,8. Good luck!<\/p>\n
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\nThis La Ca\u00f1ada Stakes showdown offers a fascinating glimpse into emerging talents and seasoned contenders alike, making it a must-watch for horse racing enthusiasts. What happens here might signal the next big stars in the sport and shows how winter racing in warmer climates keeps the competitive spirit alive despite challenging weather elsewhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"