They are third generation horsemen who breed royalty, most recently Halfbridled, last year's 2-year-old filly champion.

Meadow Star, the juvenile filly champion last year and unbeaten in nine races, ran fourth in her first confrontation with colts.

Yesterday she looked absolutely like the favorite for this season's 3-year-old filly champion.

And neither does the juvenile filly champion of last year, Meadow Star, undefeated in seven starts in 1990 but unraced in 1991.

When Meadow Star, the juvenile filly champion of last year, will race and where remain mysteries of the season.

Without question, the 3-year-old filly champion will be Go for Wand.

Also for Pegram, Baffert picked out Silverbulletday, the 3-year-old filly champion in 1999, for a bargain $155,000.

It was the first time the filly champion had put her perfect record on the line on a heavy track, even though its official description was good.

How about Eliza, the 2-year-old filly champion?

One, of course, is the filly champion six barns away, the unbeaten Meadow Star.