Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted April 7 Journalists Share Posted April 7 In the final GI Kentucky Oaks prep of the year, Tracy Farmer's homebred La Cara (f, 3, Street Sense–Cara Caterina, by Bernardini) won the rescheduled GI Central Bank Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. Runaway winner of the Suncoast Stakes at Tampa before finishing second in the GII Davona Dale Stakes at Gulfstream Mar. 1, La Cara emerged from the Ashland's early fray with the lead and never let it go. She set early fractions of :23.19 and :47.23 while race favorite and 'TDN Rising Star' Muhimma (Munnings) saved ground midpack on the inside. La Cara kicked clear on the turn as Muhimma advanced to second, but there was no catching the winner as she sailed for home. Take Charge Milady (Take Charge Indy) passed Muhimma late for the runner-up spot. Trainer Mark Casse brings a formidable duo to Churchill Downs, as he also trains GI Arkansas Derby winner Sandman (Tapit). Casse said immediately following the Ashland that La Cara loves Churchill, where the filly won the GIII Pocahantas Stakes last September. The Ashland awarded Oaks points on a 100-50-25-15-10 scale. O/B-Tracy Farmer; T-Mark Casse; J-Dylan Davis. #2 LA CARA ($20.16) goes gate-to-wire under @DavisJockey to win the $750,000 Ashland Stakes (G1) at @keenelandracing and earn 100 points towards the Kentucky Oaks. The daughter of Street Sense (@DarleyAmerica) is trained by @markecasse. pic.twitter.com/LGSjzrjnch — FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) April 7, 2025 The post Street Sense’s La Cara Wins Keeneland’s Ashland appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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