Honeymoon Stakes Thriller As Firenze Flavor Wins Photo At Santa Anita

[Wandering Eyes]

In what came down to a blanket finish in the GIII Honeymoon Stakes at Santa Anita, Firenze Flavor (Liam's Map–Summer Escape, by Giant's Causeway) won the bob and got to the winner's circle on Sunday.

As a 7-1 choice here, Firenze Flavor watched as favorite Jungle Peace (Ire) (Bungle Inthejungle {GB}) set the pace from the bell through the top of the lane. The leader began to tire in the final jumps and that allowed both Firenze Flavor and Miso Phansy (Karakontie {Jpn}) to get into the game. A blanket finish and ensuing photo showed the Paddy Gallagher trainee scored her first graded victory of her career. Miso Phansy was the runner-up and Jungle Peace finished third.

The final running time was 1:49.91.

Lifetime Record: 5-3-0-0.

O/B-Oda Racing and U.S. Equine (KY); T-Paddy Gallagher.

Three horses were practically inseparable at the wire in the $100k Honeymoon Stakes (G3) at @SantaAnitaPark, but the photo showed FIRENZE FLAVOR ($17.40) on top! This is the first graded win for the 3YO filly by @LanesEndFarms' Liam's Map. Patrick Gallagher trains, @DraydenV up. pic.twitter.com/E6ScOU1myB

— FanDuel Racing (@FanDuel_Racing) May 18, 2025

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