Faiza remains unbeaten with Santa Ysabel Stakes victory

Faiza remains unbeaten with Santa Ysabel Stakes victory

The winner, who counts victories in the Grade I Starlet at Los Alamitos and Grade III Las Virgenes on her resume, tracked pacesetter Blessed Touch from second most of the way as the 4-5 favorite un…

Road To Kentucky Oaks: Faiza Stays Unbeaten With Santa Ysabel Victory But No Louisville Race For Baffert-Trained Filly - Horse Racing News

An attentive second to a moderate early pace, Michael Lund Petersen’s Faiza took command turning for home en route to a facile 2¼ length win in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3) Sunday at Santa Anita, giving Bob Baffert his record eighth victory in a traditional prep to the Kentucky Oaks (G1).