DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2021) – Multiple graded stakes winner Warren’s Showtime takes on defending champion Pulpit Rider in Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar.
Pulpit Rider is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. She has six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $477,677 and is coming off a sixth in a July 16 optional claimer. She won this race last year and was sixth in 2019.
Leggs Galore is by Bayern, out of the Indian Charlie mare Cashing Tickets, was bred by owner William Sims and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $342,708 and is coming off a second in the June 20 Wilshire Stakes.
Nardini is by Acclamation, out of the Tribal Rule mare Ismene, was bred by Stephen Ferraro, is owned by Legacy Ranch and trained by Andy Mathis. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $159,366 and is coming off a win in a July 17 optional claimer.
Sedamar is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Win Allison Win, was bred by Mick Ruis, is owned by Ruis Racing and trained by Shelbe Ruis. She has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $303,232 and is coming off a fourth in the July 17 Osunitas Stakes.
Warm Summer is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Moscow Ballet mare Valley Storm, was bred by Harris Farms and Gary Parker, is owned by Paradise Road Ranch, Crossley or Valadez and trained by O.J. Juaregui. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $115,655 and is coming off a July 3 allowance win.
Cassie Belle is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Unusual Heat mare Madame Heat, was bred by owner Oakcrest Stable and is trained by Sean McCarthy. She has three wins in 20 starts, earnings of $212,385 and is coming off a ninth in a July 17 optional claimer.
Warren’s Showtime is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Benjamin and Sally Warren and trained by Craig Lewis. She has seven wins in 20 starts, earnings of $697,431 and is coming off a win in the June 20 Wilshire Stakes.