Sunday, March 26, 2023
Fast and Shiny took the lead soon after the break and led the rest of the way to win the $100,000 Angels Flight S. on March 26 at Santa Anita Park.
This was the first stakes victory for the 3-year-old Bob Baffert trainee. She had placed in the Santa Ynez S. (G3) on the main track earlier in the meet.
Facing some highly-regarded challengers, Fast and Shiny repelled them all with a crafty ride from Abel Cedillo. After getting the lead she kept her foes at least a length behind her for nearly the entire trip. It was only in the last few strides that Teena Ella got within a half-length at the wire.
The final time for the 6 ½-furlongs on the firm downhill turf course was 1:13.19.
Fast and Shiny is owned by Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman. Her record now stands at 3-0-1 in seven starts, with earnings of $193,700.