The Only Race to Look Forward To

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Originally Posted by Pedigree Ann

I hate to see a grand old race like the Ladies H become a trashy inner track staple. It was one of only a half-dozen or so races for mares that was made G1 when they introduced grading in 1973. It has a storied history, winners like Shuvee, Tizna, Bastonera, Flower Bowl, Rare Treat, Next Move, Vagrancy, Top Flight, Black Maria, Maskette, Miss Woodford, Firenze, Beldame - so many mares who were deemed worthy of having races named after them.

Up until the BC was introduced, the Ladies was the year-end championship race, but the Distaff stole its position on the calendar; that was the beginning of the end for the Ladies. RIP

hmm,
did not know that.
I always liked it b/c it was one of only 3 graded stakes on dirt run at 10f for older fillies and mares(PE, Del Cap being the 2 others that I know of).

thanks for the information.


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