War Heroine © Benoit Photo

San Clemente Stakes

(Grade II)

TYLER BAZE (War Heroine, winner) – “She’s an extremely fast filly; extremely fast. But it isn’t so much about the speed, it’s about how they’re expanding their energy. She was doing it well today.  I knew she was good for a mile; she’s all heart. She loves to stick her neck out and win. She’s tough.”

Will she get an extra eighth of a mile? ($300,000, Grade I Del Mar Oaks August 18 at nine furlongs) – “No problem.”

COREY NAKATANI (Ollie’s Candy, second) – “An awesome race for her. This was good education for her today. They got her right now.  She’ll be ready for the (Del Mar) Oaks now.”

KENT DESORMEAUX (Ms Bad Behavior, third) – “Good trip inside saving lots of ground. She responded well. This was her first time back in a while (three and a half months). She’ll be plenty ready now for the (Del Mar) Oaks.”

PETER MILLER (War Heroine, winner) – “She reminds me a lot of Belvoir Bay; small but mighty. She’s got a big heart and a lot of speed. I didn’t think we’d be on the lead and I told Tyler she doesn’t need to be, but if they give it to you take it. He rode a super race, got reasonable fractions and she really kicked home strong. I see no reason not to try her in the Del Mar Oaks. I think that’s the move and that’s what we’ll do.”

FRACTIONS:  :22.85  :46.86  1:10.67  1:22.56  1:34.90

The win in the San Clemente was a first for rider Baze. He now has 31 stakes wins at Del Mar.

The win in the San Clemente was a first for trainer Miller. He now has 20 stakes wins at Del Mar.