Owner

Calumet Farm (Brad Kelley)

Trainer

Todd A. Pletcher

Jockey

Prat, Flavien

Breeder

Calumet Farm

Earnings

$146,020

Color

Chestnut

Overview

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Who Is She Be Smooth?

She Be Smooth is a three-year-old chestnut filly (young female racehorse) born March 27, 2023. She's trained by Todd Pletcher, one of the most successful trainers in horse racing, and owned by the historic Calumet Farm, known for producing championship racehorses.

Her Family Tree

She Be Smooth comes from racing bloodlines. Her dad is Lexitonian, who won Grade stakes races and earned over $700,000. Her mom is Seattle Smooth, who won multiple stakes races including wins at Belmont Park and Delaware Park, earning over $1 million. Think of it like having two parents who both loved running races.

 

What Has She Done So Far?

She Be Smooth has only raced three times—that's very limited experience! She won twice: first at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 23, 2026 (1 mile, Maiden race), then won a stakes race on Feb. 28, 2026 (1 mile). However, on March 28, 2026, she finished 3rd in another stakes race and looked defeated by a stronger competitor.

 

 

What Matters: Why Root for She Be Smooth

She Be Smooth has proven she can win races with a championship trainer guiding her. Her victories came at classic racing distance (1 mile), which suggests she might handle longer races. Calumet Farm's ownership means she's likely to get excellent care and opportunities.

Caution: What Could Stop Her

She Be Smooth has only three races—she's inexperienced compared to other serious competitors. Her recent loss to better competition (finishing 3rd when favored) raised concerns. She's never raced on anything but fast dirt, so she's untested on different track conditions. Most importantly, only time will tell if her early wins were just beginner's luck.

 

She Be Smooth's Important Related Information

 

Pedigree

Sire Name Lexitonian

Dam Name Seattle Smooth

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