Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted 11 hours ago Journalists Posted 11 hours ago 'TDN Rising Star, presented by Hagyard' EXPLORA (Blame) made easy work of Saturday's Santa Ynez Stakes, going from last to first and drawing off to pick up the win for trainer Bob Baffert. Last seen running second in the GI Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies, the 1-9 favorite was scratched from the GII Golden Rod Stakes in late November. Last of the five-horse field, Explora trailed for much of the run down the backstretch before ranging up four wide at the top of the stretch and handily putting this field behind her under a confident ride from Juan Hernandez. Lifetime Record: MGISP, 5-3-2-0. O-Pegram, Michael E., Watson, Karl and Weitman, Paul; B-Mesingw Farm, LLC; T-Bob Baffert. Sales History: $22,000 ylg'24 KEESEP, $350,000 2yo '25 EASMAY. Explora captures the Santa Ynez Stakes at Santa Anita. pic.twitter.com/vQFGagx46f — Santa Anita Park (@santaanitapark) January 10, 2026 The post Explora Last To First In Santa Ynez appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote
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