With the large field and some of the 4-year olds in the race nominated to Sunday's Grade 2 La Canada Stakes, I would expect a scratch or two.
Roshani, who has made her last 10 starts on turf, is nominated to Monday's Grade 2 Buena Vista Handicap (she is 2 for 2 on the Santa Anita turf course and 3 for 5 at the one mile distance of the Buena Vista). Of course, the Frankel horse (Modern Look) with strong European form that will run in the Buena Vista could be tough, despite the long layoff.
Todd Pletcher has 3 horses entered, with Eibar Coa coming from Florida to ride Leah's Secret. This is a far tougher field than the Sunshine Millions Distaff -- any scratches would help reduce her far outside post position.
Bejarano, who rode Country Star and Bsharpsonata in their last race, switches over to Model (who has never been off the board in 7 synthetic starts and only off the board once in her lifetime of 14 starts).
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