A longshot no more, So Happy wins San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita

ARCADIA — The victory by So Happy in the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday offered a quick lesson in how fast prospects can change for good horses as they turn from 2 years old to 3.

Just 50 days after starting his racing life as a 38-1 longshot in a maiden sprint at Del Mar, So Happy is 2 for 2 and suddenly a horse of interest on the Kentucky Derby trail after scoring an upset win in the $200,000, Grade II San Vicente Stakes with Mike Smith riding for trainer Mark Glatt.