Yes.... And no....
Remember Rayya did not just travel in this week from Ireland like Mendy did.. If I understand, Rayya was shipped back with Baffert's string much earlier in April and spent time at Santa Anita.
Also, not sure how the 18 length win factors into Mendys exertion level versus that of Rayya's trip.
For these reasons, I don't think she is the best comparison.
Mendy did travel over this week with "Threeandfourpence" , "War Decree" and "Deauville" who will all run this weekend, so maybe those are the better horses to keep an eye on?
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