What we learned: Pride of the Nile earns respect in Starlet loss
Faiza won her graded-stakes debut but didn't live up to expectations. She received a great trip but still couldn't pass Pride of the Nile in the stretch. Blessed Touch came out wide at the start and went four wide on the first turn. Uncontrollable finished third. Pride of Nile owns talent but needs to focus better late to win. If she can catch a moderate field for her next attempt on Kentucky Oaks trail, she deserves consideration. It could be Faiza or another overbet Baffert runner. The difference in trips between Faizas and Pride's is significant. Faizeas will start at a lower price because B Affert trains her.
