PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 18, 2024) – Stakes winner Lite Ranchin Kid and fellow California-bred Shining Tiger are entered in Thursday’s $60,000 Luke Kruytbosch Stakes for 3-year-olds at Turf Paradise.
Shining Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Southern Halo mare Brooke’s Halo, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Mohamad Khan and trained by Steve Koler. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $9,060 and is coming off a sixth in a Feb. 5 claimer.
Lite Ranchin Kid is by Lemon Drop Kid, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Lorelei’s Song, was bred by owner Regan Wright and is trained by Rafael Barraza. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $49,850 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 28 Zia Park Juvenile Stakes.