Golden State Series at Santa Anita
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My Fiona takes command down the stretch to win the Golden State Juvenile Fillies to the delight of her connections below
By Tracy GanTz
MY FIONA’S GOLDEN STATE JUVENILE FILLIES
My Fiona is out of A Vision in Gray, and, given the 2-year-old filly’s statuesque beauty, she could easily have carried off 60
the name A Vision in Bay. Not only has she the physical presence, but she also has the talent, as she proved in winning the $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies. Eight fillies competed in the seven-fur-
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ot only did the Breeders’ Cup audience see two days of excellent Breeders’ Cup events, but the crowds witnessed some of the finest California-breds in action as well. Te Golden State Series had two races for 2-year-olds as part of both the Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup undercards. Te Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes went on Friday, the same day as the Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (gr. I), while the following day included the Golden State Juvenile Stakes.
long Golden State Juvenile Fillies. My Fiona had the most impressive resume, having won the CTBA Stakes at Del Mar and having placed in two other stakes. She went off as the 13-10 favorite, with Rafael Bejarano aboard for the first time. Bejarano, in doing his homework, noted that My Fiona likes to come from off the pace.