Spice Is Nice

8) SPICE IS NICE (Curlin–Dame Dorothy, by Bernardini)
'TDN Rising Star' O-Lawana L. & Robert E. Low. B-B. Flay Thoroughbreds LLC (KY). T-Todd Pletcher. Sales History: $1,050,000 yrl '18 KEESEP. Lifetime Record: 1-1-0-0, $25,800.
Last Start: 1st Maiden Special Weight, GP, Jan. 12
Next Start: GII Davona Dale S., GP, Feb. 29
Equineline PPs. KY Oaks Points: 0.

The unknown commodity among those eyeing the Kentucky Oaks, she is arguably the most impressive 3-year-old filly maiden winner so far at the Gulfstream meet. A $1.05-million purchase at the 2018 Keeneland September Sale, she lived up to her price tag when cruising to a 12-length win in her debut Jan. 12.

With his horse not debuting until January and having had only one start, trainer Todd Pletcher is playing catch-up, but he doesn't see any reason why his filly won't be able to handle stakes company.

“Right now, we're keeping all of our options open, including the Davona Dale,” he said. “We're not trying to rush into anything, but she was very impressive in her debut. It was a quality race, the type of race where you wouldn't rule out jumping right into a stakes race.”

The talent is there. But will her inexperience cost her?

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