By Christie DeBernardis
Richard Baltas sends out a pair of strong contenders in Saturday's GIII Providencia S. at Santa Anita in Lady Prancealot (Ire) (Sir Prancealot {Ire}) and Colonial Creed (Jimmy Creed). Runner-up in the Juvenile Fillies Turf S. and Surfer Girl S. last term, Lady Prancealot kicked off this term with a one-length defeat of Truffalino (English Channel) in a one-mile optional claimer over this course Feb. 1. Earning her diploma two back at Del Mar Nov. 10, Colonial Creed finished second in the Blue Norther S. last time Dec. 30.
Apache Princess (Unusual Heat) went on a three-race win streak after breaking her maiden at fourth asking, winning a Jan. 21 optional claimer and the GIII Sweet Life S. Feb. 10. She returned on eight days rest in the California Cup Oaks, where she finished fifth.
Slam Dunk Racing's Maximum Rate (Exchange Rate) could be any kind after a strong late rally to graduate by a length on debut in Arcadia Feb. 16.
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