Latte Luv a Contender in Del Mar’s G3 Stakes for 2-Year-Old Fillies
Del Mar plays host to a compelling G3 turf mile for 2-year-old fillies today, with maiden winner Latte Luv (#1, 8-1) emerging as a strong contender. The race, set for a 5:32 PM ET post time, presents an prospect for Latte luv to build on an impressive victory in her second career start.
Historically, this stakes race favors horses transitioning from maiden wins – seven of the last eleven winners had recently broken their maiden status. Latte Luv’s win showcased her ability to set a legitimate pace under pressure and finish strongly,recording a final quarter-mile in :24.10.While a similar front-running trip may not be available this time, her inside post offers a strategic advantage for saving ground, and her connections believe she possesses further upside in just her third start. According to Brad Free, “LUV might not get the same front-running trip this time, but she has the inside post to save ground, she can finish, and she has upside in just her third start.”
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