Not sure what got into Lizqueenfluerdelis (8-1) last time out but the deep closer took it to the extreme and was never really in contact with the field at any juncture.
Into the stretch, however, she finally leveled off and made a smart run on the fence into the to nearly reach contention from an impossible spot but understandably tired in deep stretch.
In breaking maiden impressively two back, she took the measure of today’s seventh early favorite, Ligeia (5-2), from the hot barn of Anthony Gravitz with Centeno, who did return with her maiden breaker in a subsequent start.
Check out ‘Liz’s’ maiden breaker here on FEB 8, Race 7, then decide.
With today’s stretch-out to 8.5 furlongs, we look for Moises Yanez’ filly to win the rematch with the favorite and all the rest, at fair odds.
Taking Lizqueenfleurdelis to win at 4-1 or greater, and key-boxing exactas with the favorite and Beastie Girl (6-1), circling back to her career best here.
