Two-year-old Carina Mia stormed home a 9 ¾-length winner in a 6 ½-furlong maiden special weight race on Thursday, setting a track record of 1:15.18 and earning a TDN Rising Star tag.
The Three Chimneys Farm filly bested the old mark of 1:15.38, set last year by Bourbon Courage.
Second to Stageplay in her Oct. 10 debut at Keeneland, Carina Mia was much the best on Thursday. After stalking the early pace set by Malibu Stacy, Carina Mia ranged up to the lead on the turn, the took off in the stretch to leave her competition far behind (VIDEO).
Bred in Kentucky by Spendthrift Farm, Carina Mia is a half-sister to Santa Margarita Inv. (G1) Miss Match. Their dam Miss Simpatica (ARG) is a full sister to Spinster S. (G1) winner Miss Linda (ARG).
