The Iowa Oaks – Grade 3 – $225.000

PRM – 1 1/16 Mile – Dirt

For Fillies Three Years Old

July 8, 2023

Wavy Girl stalked the pacesetter, Avatar, and outran her in the stretch to win the Iowa Oaks by two decisive lengths. In the process, she ran the fastest Iowa Oaks in the race’s history and nearly broke the track record.

Complete Order of Finish:

1 Wavy Girl (Saratoga Stud) Took the lead late and pulled away to win by two lengths.

2 Avatar (Smokey Stover) Led at every call but the last.

3 Water Demon (Chili King Stables) Steady performance to get show money.

4 Creepy Lady Party (Martyparty) Never a factor.

5 Miss Sodfather (Maxmillion Farm) Third early, faded to last.

Wavy Girl is by Declassified x Wavy (Im Too Confident). The win, her fourth in eight starts, brings her career earnings to $279.200. Congratulations to Wavy Girl and Saratoga Stud!

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