—Mar 24— Conrad Farms Shamrock Rose, last seen annexing the Busher Stakes at a mile here on March second, is expected to be favored in the $100,000 Cicada Stakes at six furlongs on Sunday. Prior to winning the Busher, Shamrock Rose finished second to My Miss Lilly in the Busanda Stakes at nine furlongs.
My Miss Lilly is expected to be her chief competition. A daughter of Tapit and Wicked Deed (a Harlan’s Holiday mare), My Miss Lilly put in a surprisingly dull effort in the Busher Stakes, finishing last, 5¼ lengths behind Shamrock Rose. Prior to that effort, though, she’s hit the board in three straight stakes, highlighted by her 2½ length win in the Busanda. She has earned $110,500 in four starts.
Split Time, by Take Charge Indy, is expected to be the third choice. She will be making her second start of the year in the Cicada after a fourth place finish in the Busher Stakes.