Will Then, the only filly in the field, makes her 3-year-old debut in the Pasadena Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Despite a Grade 3 win in her last race, her training schedule has been interrupted due to weather and illness in the barn. Trainer Jonathan Thomas hopes the race will help her get back on track.
The Pasadena Stakes field includes a mix of horses facing various challenges. Tiz Secure, the favorite, is switching to turf after a debut win on dirt. Freedom’s Not Free is unproven around two turns, while Shea Brennan has never raced on turf. Rank, a maiden, is also in the field.
The Pasadena Stakes is the ninth race on Sunday at Santa Anita, with Will Then listed as the co-third choice at 9-2. The race features a unique mix of horses with different obstacles to overcome, making it an interesting event to watch.