Meet the Contenders: 2023 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf

Artie’s Princess - **

• Pro: Ortiz up for signature win in Presque Isle Downs Masters (G2).
• Con: Has never raced beyond seven furlongs; unplaced in lone prior start on turf.

Dalika - ****

• Pro: Enjoyed career best season in 2022, faring best on CD’s new turf.
• Con: Need-the-lead type of late and might not have everything her own way.

Wakanaka - ****

• Pro: Ran well against the likes of Regal Glory, In Italian last season.
• Con: No major threat in this race last year, albeit off a very long layoff.

Sweet Enough - **          

• Pro: Captured her allowance prep well over this course and distance.
• Con: Hasn’t beaten a field this good before.

Mona Stella 

• SCRATCHED

Queen Goddess - ****

• Pro: Brings excellent form from her Southern California base.
• Con: Didn’t fare well in either race away from home, though had excuses.

Lady Rockstar - ***

• Pro: Sharp second in Suwannee River (G3) last time; potentially stronger second off layoff.
• Con: Walsh barn is off to a cold start this meet.

Justify My Love - **

• Pro: Much improved last time after two no-shows to begin U.S. career.
• Con: G2 quality in Argentina, but looks a cut or two below that here.

Shantisara - *****

• Pro: Grade 1 winner at three and excellent second to Regal Glory
• Con: Unplaced in one and only start since last April.

Bay Storm 

• SCRATCHED

Perseverancia 

• SCRATCHED

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