Bulletproof One likely to stick with Cal-breds for now

DEL MAR, Calif. – Bulletproof One is likely to stay in the California-bred 2-year-old filly division after a convincing win in her Southern California debut in Wednesday’s $100,702 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for statebred fillies at Del Mar.

Bulletproof One led throughout the CTBA Stakes, winning by 6 1/4 lengths without being urged late by jockey Norberto Arroyo Jr. Bulletproof One ran 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:04.70, earning a career-best Beyer Speed Figure of 76.

Bulletproof One had her first start on Wednesday for owners Gary Barber, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Adam Wachtel, and trainer Peter Miller. The partnership bought the filly privately in mid-July after Bulletproof One won the Everett Nevin Stakes for California-breds by 9 1/4 lengths at Pleasanton on July 6 for previous owner and trainer Ellen Jackson.

“She’s been very straightforward,” Miller said. “We’ve only had her for two weeks. She came to me in great shape.”

Miller said the $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for statebred 2-year-old fillies at six furlongs on Aug. 28 is likely to be Bulletproof One’s next start. Later this year, she could start on turf, although there are stakes for statebred fillies at Santa Anita in November and Los Alamitos in December that will be considered.

By Idiot Proof, Bulletproof One began her career with an eight-length win in a maiden race for open company including males at Golden Gate Fields on May 11. The CTBA Stakes was her first start against fillies. Bulletproof One has earned $137,400 in her three wins.