Miss Sunset to show way on either surface in Irish O'Brien

ARCADIA, Calif. – California-bred fillies and mares race for a $100,000 purse in the Irish O’Brien Stakes on Saturday at Santa Anita. The question: On which course will the race be run?

The Irish O’Brien is scheduled for 6 1/2 furlongs on the hill, race 3. But with more rain expected Friday night, the race could be moved to dirt.

On either surface, Miss Sunset is the one to catch. The 8-for-14 filly raced gate to wire last time in the Spring Fever Stakes on dirt; she is 2 for 4 on turf. If the race stays on turf, How About Zero looks like the most likely winner. She has won both of her starts on the hill, including a decisive win last out in the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint.

Also in the field are Barbara Beatrice, Desert Steel, Starlite Style, and Cuddle Alert.