Lothenbach Stables’ classy sprinter Bell’s the One, the narrow victor of the $500,000 Derby City Distaff (Grade 1) at Churchill Downs on Sept. 5, will search for Breeders’ Cup glory in the $1-million Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) on Nov. 7, according to trainer Neil Pessin.
Bell’s the One, ridden by Corey Lanerie, stormed from off the pace to defeat 2019 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner Serengeti Empress by a scant nose on the wire of the Derby City Distaff. The victory vaulted the Majesticperfection filly to one of the top contenders for the season-ending championship event at Keeneland.
“This filly amazes us every time because how hard she tries,” Pessin said. “It was an unbelievable stretch drive in the (Derby City Distaff) with a very classy filly in Serengeti Empress. It was a great horse race.”
Pessin reported Bell’s the One is likely to bypass Keeneland’s local prep for the Filly & Mare Sprint, the $200,000 Thoroughbred Club of America (G2) on Oct. 3, and will train up to the Breeders’ Cup.
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