Former Canadian Horse of the Year Moira, who ran well in defeat in the past two runnings of the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1), made it third time lucky in Saturday’s renewal at Del Mar.

Saturday’s John C. Mabee (G2) was supposed to be a showdown between Didia and Anisette, but the Phil D’Amato-trained Hang the Moon jumped up at odds of 20.50-1 at Del Mar.

Even top weight couldn’t slow down 3-10 favorite Anisette in Saturday’s $200,500 Yellow Ribbon H. (G2) at Del Mar.

Multiple Grade 1 star Anisette is the headline act in Saturday’s Yellow Ribbon H. (G2) at Del Mar. Earlier, OBS March Sale topper Nooni will try to confirm her rising star status in the Sorrento (G3).

Jockey Umberto Rispoli swept both Grade 1s on Santa Anita's turf Monday, masterminding similar trips aboard Anisette in the Gamely and Johannes in the Shoemaker Mile.

The graded stakes action at Santa Anita got off to a formful start on Tuesday, courtesy of odds-on favorites Anisette and Easter, respectively, in the $300,000 American Oaks (G1) and $200,500 San Gabriel (G2).

A four-month layoff didn’t stop 11-10 favorite Didia from posting a comfortable victory in Saturday’s Rodeo Drive (G2) racing 1 1/4 miles over the Santa Anita turf course.

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners’ Anisette made it 2-for-2 stateside with an explosive victory in Saturday’s $204,500 San Clemente (G2), stamping herself as a serious contender for the Aug. 19 Del Mar Oaks (G1).