'Fresh' Argentine-Bred Blue Stripe Pounces Late For First U.S. Win In Santa Margarita
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Argentine-bred Blue Stripe won the Santa Margarita Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita. It was her first U.S. start and she covered 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.52. Tyler Baze rode her to victory. Miss Bigly finished second, Varda third and Bye Bye bye Bertie fourth. The winner's share of $120,000 increased her earnings to $181,882. The race was one of the better betting races on the program.