2011 Las Virgenes (G1)

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Date/Track:
2/5/2011, Santa Anita Park
Post Time:
2:03 PM PT
Distance:
1 mile (Dirt)
Age/Sex:
3 F
Time:
1:34.86

What the Nation is saying about the 2011 Las Virgenes (G1)...

The year 2009 will best be remembered as it pertains to the Kentucky Oaks by Rachel Alexandra’s jaw-dropping 20 ¼ length victory, but one other very significant ritual was inaugurated for the 135th running of the Kentucky Oaks. The Survivors Parade: a heartwarming march down the homestretch and past...Read More
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  • KyOaksRunner · It's going to be a fantastic race, and what a great field entered in a race that honors one of the greatest 3-year-old fillies of all time. I think Kathmanblu is the class of the field though Inglorious is pretty intriguing. · 469 days ago ·
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  • WoodbineMile · I am picking my hometown Filly INGLORIOUS! · 427 days ago ·
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A healthy 117 3-year-old fillies have been nominated to the 137th Kentucky Oaks. Leading the pack of nominees is undefeated 2010 Champion Two Year Old Filly Awesome Feather. Currently the undefeated champ is under light exercise after having suffered a non-career threatening tendon injury. It remain...Read More
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  • zatt · Zazu and Turbulent Descent have begun quite the rivalry. I would not be at all surprised to see the two of them coming to the wire together in the Santa Anita Oaks. · 451 days ago ·
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  • luvzenyatta · Go Zazzy.....but I love em all....safe trip for everyone · 450 days ago ·
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Aided by a fast pace, Zazu rallied to win Saturday's Grade 1 Las Virgenes at Santa Anita Park, beating heavy favorite Turbulent Descent in the process. Zazu, trained by John Sadler for Ann and Jerry Moss, paid $10 as the second betting choice. Joel Rosario was aboard the winner. May Day Rose and Cal...Read More
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  • zoee42479 · According to Equibase, Turbulent Descent worked on January 6th, 12th, 18th, 24th, and 30th prior to the Las Virgenes. · 477 days ago ·
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  • RachelLover · Thanks zoee42479 for clarifying my mistake (the reason I mentioned I wasn't sure if it was true or not). Can't always believe everything I read! · 476 days ago ·
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We caught up with Mike Puype, trainer of 3-year-old filly Turbulent Descent, who will start as the favorite in Saturday's Grade I Las Virgenes Stakes at Santa Anita. Read More
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  • 1BADNSX · Mark, nice interview, but the horse at the end of the video has a white star that I don't believe TD has. · 479 days ago ·
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  • mdoche · You're correct. I caught the wrong horse going back. · 477 days ago ·
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Zazu upsets Turbulent Descent in the Las Virgenes.
If Turbulent Descent is to continue her unbeaten streak, then the Congrats filly will have to win her first start on dirt when she makes her three-year-old debut in the $250,000 Las Virgenes Stakes (G1) on Saturday at Santa Anita Park. Trained by Mike Puype for Blinkers On Racing Stable, Turbulent D...Read More

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