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By Orlando Gutierrez

LOS ALAMITOS, CA–MARCH 23, 2026–Jose Santos and Manuel Chavez’s Contentious proved to be the most impressive juvenile during the opening weekend for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. A full sister to 2024 Governor’s Cup Derby winner Mask Mandate, the filly cruised to a 1 1/4-length victory in her 220-yard debut on Sunday night.

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LOS ALAMITOS, CA–MARCH 23, 2026–Jose Santos and Manuel Chavez’s Contentious proved to be the most impressive juvenile during the opening weekend for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. A full sister to 2024 Governor’s Cup Derby winner Mask Mandate, the filly cruised to a 1 1/4-length victory in her 220-yard debut on Sunday night.

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