Buena Vista at mercy of weather

A strong storm expected to bring plenty of wet weather to Southern California was forecast to hit beginning Friday and lasting through Saturday, and that could impact the Grade 2, $200,000 Buena Vista Stakes for older females, scheduled for one mile on the turf course Saturday.

Entries for the Buena Vista were to be taken Wednesday, and Rick Hammerle, the vice president of racing and racing secretary, said the hope was the race would remain on turf. There already has been one stakes race for that division washed onto the main track this meet, the Robert Frankel on Dec. 31. Among those eyeing the Buena Vista was Pretty Girl, who was second in the Frankel.

The Buena Vista field also was expected to include Do the Dance, Evo Campo, Hillhouse High, Jeremy’s Legacy, Juno, Mokat, Prize Exhibit, and Wild at Heart.