Bessarabian – Grade 2 – $175.000

WO – 7 Furlongs – Dirt

 For Fillies And Mares Three  

November 12, 2022

#1 Bush Falls (Rock Creek) Coming in off a three-race winning streak. Last start was a win in starter allowance company. Has won at distances from five furlongs to 1 mile 70, but this is her first try at graded level. Lack of experience could hurt her chances.

#2 Not A Big Deal (Mb Stables) No win since March, but has two second place finishes in graded company, including the ONT Fashion Stakes (Grade 3) last out. Due for a win.

#3 Lady Sammyantha (The Sidley Stud) Won the Bernardo Handicap (Grade 3) two starts back, then finished third in the Bloom Handicap (Grade 2). Should have a say in this one.

#4 Matamata (Smokey Stover) Won the $275.000 Dogwood last start after winning the DEL Oaks (Grade 3) in July. Didn’t fare well in the Alabama in between but looks fit and ready to compete.

#5 Chatty Cathy (Night Rider Stables) Won in allowance company last out and is a stakes winner in the Leslies Lady Stables (160.000) earlier this year. Trying to make the step up to graded here.

#6. Celtic Frost (Panionios Racing) This filly has had a super year so far, with four wins in eight starts, including wire-to-wire victories in the Bishop Memorial ($75.000) and the Ruling Angel ($100.000). Another one trying to make that step up to graded.

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