Horse Racing Weekend Begins at Gulfstream

We missed our Superfecta Sunday this past week due to a technical glitch. For this coming Sunday, in the immortal words of the late great "Mr. Cub", Ernie Banks, "Let's play two!"

Today we hit snazzy Southern Florida for a classic Turf stakes race for the gals.

Gulfstream Park Race 8 {Savannah Jane Stakes~1 1/2 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~fillies/mares~Stakes}

A wonderful field of seven will engage in battle over the Turf. There is NO speed. It likely to be contested much like a Euro race in which a tremendous quickening will occur going into the stretch run. Speed numbers are fairly close, though only three in the field have gone this long distance. It should be a good race.

#5 Maximova (Bravo / Clement) should be the favorite and deservedly so. She has already scored in two of her four runs at this distance. This gal holds the highest last out speed number, a five race progression, and four robust workouts. She could be in the first flight heading for home.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Cay Dancer [GB] (Castellano / C. Brown) should be the chief challenger with the second highest last out speed number and three solid workouts. She shares the highest speed number at the distance. This gal should be another in the first flight heading for home.

#3 Walk Close (Rosario / Clement) should contend with the sixth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This girl has race twice at this distance, but has failed to hit the board. Perhaps the third time will be the charm. Expect her to close well.

#2 Achnaha [IRE] (J. Velazquez / Weaver) should contend as well. She holds the third highest last out speed number and four strong workouts. This gal has struck close to this distance, capable of stretching out another furlong. She should be in the first flight barreling home.

10 CENT Superfecta

#5 Maximova  /  #6 Cay Dancer [GB]  /  #3 Walk Close  /  #2 Achnaha [IRE].




Last Stakes Saturday (2/6) Results
Gulfstream Park R12.  Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap--G1.  Our first pick, The Pizza Man, finished 5th.  Our second pick, Lukes Alley, won (1st) for place money of $2.60 and show money of $3.60.  Our third pick, Takeover Target, finished 4th.
Superfecta went 1-8-4-7.
Bankroll falters to $26.06.

Stakes Saturday on the Florida Turf

We take in a very competitive Turf race in warm Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 12 {Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap~G1~1 1/8 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up}

A very talented group of eight will take to the grass in this graded stakes race. There are a few in here that could be forwarded placed setting the pace. Speed numbers for most are fairly close particularly over the Turf and at the distance. It should be a very exciting race.

#6 The Pizza Man (Castellano / Bruggemann) appears to embarking on another fantastic season off a brief layoff.  He holds the second highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route and two robust workouts. It helps this millionaires cause having the top jockey in North America on board. This son of English Channel has an amazing tactical running style capable of fitting into any pace.
$1 WIN  /  $2 SHOW.

#1Lukes Alley (P. Lopez  /  J. Carroll) should challenge with the highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and two hearty workouts. He holds the highest in the money record at 84%. This son of Flower Alley should be tracking the pace.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#7 Takeover Target (I. Ortiz  / C. Brown) should contend with the third highest (tie) last out speed number, a three race progression, and two strong workouts. He is proficient at this distance and likes the Gulfstream course. A son of Harlan's Holiday, he should also be tracking the pace.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#3 Triple Threat [FR] (Lezcano / Mott) should be in the mix with the fourth highest last out speed number at a longer Turf route, a three race progression, and four superb workouts. This lad holds the second highest speed number at the distance hitting the board twice from two tries. A son of Monsum [GER], he is another that should be tracking the pace closely.

10 CENTSuperfecta

#6 The Pizza Man  /  #1 Lukes Alley  /  #7Takeover Target  /  #3 Triple Threat [FR}




Furlong Friday's Results
Fair Grounds Race Course R5.  Maiden Special Weight.  Our pick, Ide Bidadeau, finished 3rd for show money of $1.40.
Superfecta went 5-2-6-3.
Bankroll gains three dimes to settle at $27.96.