Magnificience lived up to her name in the Santa Paula (Benoit Photo)

Hill n' Dale Farm, Lenner, trainer Bruce Headley et al's MAGNIFICIENCE (Stormy Atlantic) overtook pacesetter Coco Belle (Storm Boot) in early stretch and strolled home an impressive five-length winner of the $100,597 Santa Paula S. (G3) at Santa Anita on Sunday. After acting up in the early stages in her debut, the flashy chestnut was much more professional from the outset in this one, tracking the leader through wicked splits of :21 3/5 and :44 for the opening half-mile before asserting herself in the lane, striding clear in a scintillating 1:14 3/5 for the 6 1/2 furlongs to smash a 13-year-old stakes record. Ridden by Alex Solis, the smooth-striding filly didn't disappoint her backers who made her 3-5, staying perfect from two career starts. The Kentucky-bred paid $3.40 and $2.40, while show wagering was suspended.

"Her biggest strength is the straightaway," Solis noted, "where she can stretch out. She's got an incredible stride. She's an incredible filly."

Swiss Diva (Swiss Yodeler) was alert early, made a threatening move turning for home and did well to secure the runner-up spot as the 7-1 third choice. The miss paid $3.60 and completed the $6.40 exacta ($1). Coco Belle ran big on the front and seemed to find another gear at the head of the stretch, but the winner was too good on this day. The lass settled for the show at 6-5. Adoradora (Mr. Greeley) was never a factor, while Jump On In (Jump Start) was withdrawn.