ALBANY, Calif. (May 25, 2023) – Stakes winner Passarando and fellow California-bred Cousin Richie are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Alcatraz Stakes at Golden Gate.
Passarando is by Tamarando, out of the Lucky Pulpit mare I’m Passing Ya Now, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $248,830 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 29 California Derby.
Cousin Richie is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Tapizar mare Crown on Tap, was bred by owner Larry Odbert and is trained by Sergio Ledezma. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $36,900 and is coming off a third in the Apr. 30 Silky Sullivan.