She Feels Pretty Wins $750K E.P. Taylor Stakes, Secures Breeders’ Cup Spot

She Feels Pretty, a 4-year-old filly bred by Payson Stud and consigned by Stone Farm in the later books of the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale, has emerged as one of North America's top turf mares. Recently, she won the $750,000 Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine, narrowly holding off a late charge from English invader Diamond Rain to secure her fifth career Grade 1 victory. Trained by Cherie DeVaux and ridden by John Velazquez, She Feels Pretty overcame a brief discomfort when hit by another horse during the race and completed the 1 1/4 mile turf course in 2:00.80. This win earned her an automatic entry to the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf, following a strategic decision to compete at Woodbine for a guaranteed spot rather than waiting for the Flower Bowl Stakes at Saratoga. Stone Farm's success in later sale books, highlighted by She Feels Pretty's rise, illustrates that top-level racehorses can be found throughout the Keeneland catalog. Her consistent performance, marked by never finishing out of the money in 11 career starts, underscores her status as a leading contender in her division.