Saturday, December 16, 2017

Stakes Saturday in Florida

A nice Saturday for Horse racing.  Today we take a peek at a competitive graded stakes race in warm and sunny Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Harlan's Holiday~G3~1 1/16 mile~3 year-old Up~Graded Stakes}

A good field of nine will go to the gate in this annual contest. There is enough speed to create a fluid pace. Speed numbers are fairly close. It should be a terrific race as Gulfstream ramps up its Championship season.

#7 Fear the Cowboy (Castellano / Loza) could have the edge with the second highest last out speed number and a two race progression. This guy loves the track and the distance. He is a strong 65% in the money from twenty-six starts. A son of Cowboy Cal, he should take up a tracking position and strike in the stretch.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#3 Destin (J. Velazquez / Pletcher) will take up the challenge with the third highest last out speed number at a longer route and two sturdy workouts. He is another that relishes the distance and the track. This lad is 64% in the money from fourteen starts. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should track the pace closely, ready to duel in the stretch.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#2 Mr. Jordan (Zayas / Plesa) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout. This veteran is yet another that enjoys immensely the distance and the Gulfstream Park circuit. A son of Kantharos, he has the tactical speed to stay right on the pace and get the jump in the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

#5 Page McKenney (Karamanos / Eppler) should contend with a couple of good last out speed numbers and one strong workout. He does hold the highest speed number at the distance. A grizzled veteran, he is 75% in the money from fifty-two starts. A son of Eavesdropper, he should track the pace closely.

10 CENT Superfecta

#7 Fear the Cowboy  /  #3 Destin  /  #2 Mr. Jordan, #5 Page McKenney  /  ALL.




Furlong Friday Results
Delta Downs R8.  Allowance. Our selection, Its a Journey, finished 5th.
Superfecta went 7-6-5-2.
Bankroll gets nipped dipping to $58.22.
 

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