Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 2 Journalists Share Posted May 2 Califorinia raider QUEEN MAXIMA (f, 4, Bucchero–Corfu Lady, by Corfu) jumped out of the ground at the eighth pole and displayed her electric turn of foot to turn Friday's GIII Unbridled Sidney Stakes into a one-horse affair, scoring by the better part of four lengths. The owner of a four-race winning streak, including a facile success in the GIII Monrovia Stakes down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita Apr. 5, fell into the perfect chasing position in fourth as Epona's Hope (Adios Charlie) scrimmage up front with Ag Bullet (Twirling Candy), the GI Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint third who was as long as 9-5 before firming into 3-2 favoritism at the off. In the meantime, Queen Maxima was ridden patiently by Juan Hernandez and began to draw in while wide on the turf, as Ag Bulet found herself in a jackpot behind now loose leader Epona's Hope. Ag Bullet went for a rails run nearing midstretch, but had the door completely slammed on her by Epona's Hope, losing all chance. It may or may not have mattered, as Queen Maxima showed her trademark acceleration and drew clear to the wire. Sales history: $40,000 2yo '23 OBSJUN. Lifetime Record: 9-6-2-0. O-Dutch Girl Holdings LLC & Irving Ventures LLC; B-Saul Rosas (FL); T-Jeff Mullins. Queen Maxima romps home in the G3 Unbridled Sidney Stakes presented by Cygames! Juan Hernandez was aboard for trainer Jeff Mullins. pic.twitter.com/qCG3x2S3jb — Churchill Downs (@ChurchillDowns) May 2, 2025 The post Bucchero Filly Queen Maxima Flies Home In Unbridled Sidney 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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