Artislas (Catalina Cruiser – Moms Pride (FR), by Into Mischief) went to the lead and was never headed on his way to a front-running victory in the $80,000 Lure Stakes at Santa Anita Park on Oct. 17, leading the slate of stakes-winning OBS graduates for the week.
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Trained by Jeff Mullins for owners Dutch Girl Holdings, Irving Ventures, William Meathe, Jeanne Tumanjan, Artislas earned his first win since December 2024 when he scored in the Eddie Logan Stakes at one mile on turf at Santa Anita. He was purchased by Michael Pender, agent for $100,0000 at the 2024 OBS March Sale from the Omar Ramirez Bloodstock consignment after breezing in :20 4/5.
At Finger Lakes Oct. 12, D I Wire (Yaupon—Hard to Stay Notgo, by More Than Ready) captured the $176,238 New York Breeders’ Futurity by 1 1/4 lengths. Trained by Kelly J. Breen for owner Screen Door Stables, the New York-bred colt improved to 3-for-4.
D I Wire was purchased by his owner for $135,000 at the 2026 OBS April Sale out of the Sequel Bloodstock consignment after breezing in :10 1/5.