Raymundo’s Secret back on track on Santa Anita grass

After a brief setback when she was no doubt asked to do too much in just her third career start, Raymundo’s Secret bounced back to the winner’s circle in style at Santa Anita yesterday.

The 3-year-old filly by Treasure Beach had romped in her debut by six lengths and in her second try by five when her camp decided she was ready for the $300,000, Gr. I Del Mar Oaks. For a filly with such minimal experience, it turned out to be a bit too ambitious. Raymundo’s Secret led all the way into the stretch in the turf race at 1 1/8 miles and weakened late to finish eighth, but only 4 1/2 lengths behind.

Entered in an allowance optional claimer yesterday, Raymundo’s Secret was sent off at 2/5 and justified the bettor’s confidence. She once again led every step of the way under Geovanni Franco in the one-mile race on the grass, passing the seven furlongs in 1:22.07, and cruised to the wire 2 3/4 lengths in front, clocked in a smart 1:34.19.

The filly bred by the veteran partnership of Ed Seltzer, Beverly Anderson and Joe and Helen Barbazon has now won three of her four starts by a combined total of 13 3/4 lengths, and the winner’s check for $30,600 raised her total to $61,571.

Barring any physical setbacks, it appears as though the sky’s the limit for this ultra-talented filly.