evil aura one of the older women’s sprint division heavyweights is really fierce, facing a softer teammate in the hopes of winning before rematching his old rivals in Racecourse Saratoga end of this summer.
Coached by Steve Asmussen, who also facilitates division level stars Echo of Zulu And Society Wicked Halo’s padded resume makes her an overwhelming favorite for the $125,000 Twin Bridges Stake on July 23 at Ellis . Park. Six-time bet winner enters Sunday’s contest after a crushing defeat to Eclipse Prize winner Good night olives on June 17 Bed o’ Roses Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park.
Wicked Halo begins its 4-year campaign with a muddled victory over Matareya IN Oaklawn Park‘s Matron Stakes before that enemy caused Gun Runner to lose a long game in the Derby City Distaff (G1) on the day of the Kentucky Derby.
Purebred Winchell’s crossbreed trained at Saratoga before moving to the Six-Feathed Doubles Bridge, which could suggest that she could resurface for the track’s $500,000 Ballerina (G1) stake on August 26.
Cristian Torres gets his first mount in Wicked Halo.
The most perfect candidate to face Wicked Halo in the field of 7 horses is Monarch Stable’s The last leaf . As a sophomore last year, she racked up three consecutive scores, including a win over her opponent. shoots in the Audubon Oaks of Ellis Park. Trainee Eddie Keneally placed third behind Echo Zulu in her most recent debut in Victory Colors Stakes (G3) on May 29.
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Ellis . ParkSunday, July 23, 2023, Race 6
- STK
- 6f
- dust
- $125,000
- 3 years and older Fillies and Mares
- 2:18pm (local)
