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Owner

Woodland Way

Trainer

Todd A. Pletcher

Jockey

Velazquez, John R.

Breeder

Don Alberto Corporation

Earnings

$29,100

Color

Dark Bay or Brown

Pedigree

Sire Name City of Light

Dam Name Dolce Lili

Oaks News February 28, 2026

Calumet’s She Be Smooth romps in Davona Dale; Paradise takes flight in Busher

The Davona Dale (G2) is named after the 1979 Kentucky Oaks (G1) champion, one of the Hall of Famers for historic Calumet Farm. So it was fitting that Calumet's She Be Smooth delivered a breakout performance in this spot.

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Derby News February 23, 2026

Napoleon Solo stretches out in Fountain of Youth

Napoleon Solo will have his two-turn capabilities tested off the bat in his three-year-old bow Saturday in the $425,000 Fountain of Youth (G2).

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Oaks News January 31, 2026

Nearly dazzles in Holy Bull; On Time Girl earns first Oaks points in Forward Gal

Nearly confirmed himself as a serious Kentucky Derby contender, delivering a spectacular victory in the Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream.

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