Bob Baffert’s Nysos is quickly establishing himself as one of the premier 3-year-olds in the country, and his latest victory at Del Mar only added to the hype. On July 26, the colt stormed to a dominant win in the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap, covering the 1 1/16-mile distance with authority and crossing the wire 2 3/4 lengths ahead of his imminent rival. The win marked a strong return to form for Nysos, who had faced questions after his lone career defeat. He also earned some outstanding speed figures in the process, elevating his status as a serious threat in the 3-year-old division. But while Baffert is hopeful about Nysos for the Breeders’ Cup, there is one more contender who has just entered the upcoming Breeders’ Cup race on August 3.
Seismic Beauty, the talented 4-year-old filly owned by MyRacehorse and Peter Leidel, delivered a standout performance in Saturday’s Grade 1 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar. Breaking sharply from the gate, she quickly assumed command and hugged the rail throughout the 1 1/16-mile trip on the main track. With a strong turn of foot and in a flawless ride, she pulled away in the stretch to score a decisive 1 1/2-length victory. Seismic Beauty is trained by the veteran trainer Bob Baffert. Bob has continued his dominance in top-level companies by capturing the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes for the third consecutive year and for the fourth time in his illustrious career.
Talking about the win, jockey of Seismic Beauty, Juan Hernandez said, “Bob’s team, he brought this filly really into good shape today. I think she won the race out of the gate today. She broke really, really sharply. Loves to be in the lead. She was really comfortable.” The jockey also added, “You know, she was just galloping; she was in a really good rhythm, that’s what Bob (Baffert) told me to do. You know, that’s what she did on her own. I was just waiting for the quarter pole to make her run. Once we hit it, I asked her, she picked it up, she switched leads, and that was it. You know, this filly is getting better every race.” Jaun said, as compiled by Paulick Report.
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