Impressive debut winner and $850,000 OBSMAR juvenile purchase Inspiressa (The Big Beast) figures to vie for favoritism in Saturday's GI Del Mar Debutante S.
The Hronis Racing, West Point Thoroughbreds and Sanbrook colorbearer dueled her way clear and won with something left en route to a 1 1/4-length decision over the reopposing Bob Baffert-trained Bast (Uncle Mo) going 5 1/2 furlongs at Del Mar Aug. 11. Inspiressa was the priciest filly and co-fourth topper after breezing a quarter mile in :20 4/5 in Ocala. The 5-2 morning-line favorite is trained by John Sadler.
Pure Xena (Warrior's Reward) dueled free and earned the 'TDN Rising Star' tag with a powerful, 11 1/4-length win going five furlongs at first asking at Del Mar July 20. The $370,000 OBSAPR graduate (:20 4/5) is owned by Jay Em Ess Stable and trained by Brian Koriner.
Leucothea (Midshipman) earned the field of eight's highest Beyer Speed Figure of 91 when airing by 14 1/2 lengths in a $62,500 maiden claimer for Peter Miller at second asking Aug. 15.
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