Zenyatta Stakes – Grade 2 – $200.000

SA – For Fillies and Mares Three Years Old and Upward

1 1/16 Mile – Dirt

October 2, 2022

 #1 Catori (D J C Racing Stables) Won the Acorn (Grade 1) in June but hasn’t been back to the winner’s circle in two subsequent attempts at this level. If she can get back to that form, she will have to be reckoned with.

#2 Paris Broadway (Arindel) Won the Pines Stakes (Grade 3) last out.  Looks like this three-year-old filly might be coming into form at just the right time, after struggling a bit lately. Don’t count her out.

#3 Grande Sunset (Mb Stables) Won the Summertime Oaks at SA in June, then tried Grade 1 level and longer distances unsuccessfully. Shortens up a bit and moves back to Grade 2 company. Could be a factor here.

#4 Zombie Storm (La Canada Racehorses) Won the Chicago Stakes (Grade 3), then didn’t do so well in the Ballerina (Grade 1) last out. This is a softer spot for her and she could very well be in the mix.

#5 Sexy Angelina (Night Rider Stables) Last try at this level saw her finish last in the Chicago (Grade 3). Couldn’t get it done in ungraded company last out. May be a bit outclassed here.

#6 Pink Attack (The Sidley Stud) Won the Trillium Stakes (Grade 3) against two rivals last out. Before that she won the Distaff Handicap (Grade 3) at AQU and followed that up with off-the-board performances at graded level. Another one that will need a big effort to get a piece of the purse.

Picks: 3-1

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