La Cara wins Ashland Stakes, headed to Kentucky Oaks
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Central Bank Ashland (G1) gives three-year-old fillies a chance to lock up a spot in the Kentucky Oaks, and La Cara took full advantage by winning the $750,000 race at Keeneland Race Course.
Keeneland opening weekend marks return of thoroughbred racing to Lexington
Normally ran on the first Friday in April, severe weather in Kentucky over the weekend pushed the full Ashland card to Monday and the full Blue Grass card to Tuesday. Sunday's card remained as scheduled and acted as Keeneland's opening day.
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La Cara is trained by hall of fame trainer Mark Casse, with jockey Dylan Davis leading the filly on an impressive journey. Two powerful gallops out of the gate gave her a great break, which she rode the rest of the 1 and 1/16th mile race.
The pedigree of La Cara is also impressive, being that she is the daughter of Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense. She is a homebred through owner Tracy Farmer at Shadowlawn Farm right here in central Kentucky.
Keeneland opens after two-day weather delay
Kenny McPeek-trained filly Take Charge Milady finished second and Brad Cox's Muhimma was third, with Supa Speed closing out the superfecta.
The Kentucky Oaks (G1) is on May 2nd at Churchill Downs in Louisville.
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