Making his debut for Bob Baffert in the colors of Zedan Racing Sunday, our OBS April purchase from this year – a big, beautiful colt by Justify who shares an eye-catching resemblance – ARABIAN LION dominated maiden special weight company at Santa Anita Park.
It was a gate-to-wire win for ARABIAN LION, breaking alertly keeping at least a length advantage for a majority of the race. In the end ARABIAN LION drew away by 3 lengths to a fellow Bob Baffert-trainee, 3rd another 2 lengths behind that runner, and 4th nearly 15 lengths behind that.
ARABIAN LION completed the 6 furlongs in 1:09.78, earning a 92 Beyer – the 7th fastest speed figure posted by a juvenile this year.
| HORSE | RACE NAME | TRACK | RACE # | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabian Lion | Woody Stephens S. Presented by Mohegan Sun | BEL | 8 | 06/10/23 |
| HORSE | RACE | PLACE | DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Grammer | Hollywood Gold Cup S. [G1] | 4th | 05/29/23 |
| Arabian Lion | Sir Barton S. sponsored by Brandon and Diannah Perry to Benefit The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance | 1st | 05/20/23 |
| Arabian Lion | Stonestreet Lexington S. [G3] | 2nd | 04/15/23 |
| Hejazi | Lafayette S. | 2nd | 04/07/23 |
| Country Grammer | Dubai World Cup Sponsored By Emirates Airline [G1] | 7th | 03/25/23 |