Courtesy of Laurel Park
Following a 5 ½-length victory in a high-level allowance at Aqueduct on February 21, Twirling Beauty will ship to Laurel Park for the Primonetta Stakes, a six-furlong race for fillies and mares.
Twirling Beauty is owned by Adelphi Racing Club, Anthony Amarosa, Russell and Shelly Hume, and Anthony Peters Jr., and is trained by David Duggan.
“You revert back to the wet track, and [wonder] if that moved her forward,” Duggan said Wednesday morning, referencing the fact that both of Twirling Beauty’s fastest dirt Beyer Speed Figures came on wet footing. “I think she just likes a tight track.”
Although eligible to participate with Lasix under the permitted conditions, Duggan chose to compete without the administration of the medication.
“I think it was a prime factor,” Duggan said. “She was having little electrolyte issues from the race prior to that. By taking her off Lasix, it helped to rectify that.”
Twirling Beauty is listed at 7/2 on the morning line and will start from post two with jockey Jevian Toledo.
“This is the next logical step,” Duggan said. “A little deeper water without getting too crazy. Hopefully, she can pass the test. She seems like she’s trending in the right direction.”
