A Florida Superfecta Sunday

On this Superfecta Sunday we take in a nice Maiden Special Weight race in Florida.

Gulfstream Park Race 6 {7 Furlongs~3 year-old Up~Filiies/Mares~FL~Maiden Special Weight}

A nice field of eight Florida Bred ladies will go to the gate. There is some speed to keep the pace flowing. Speed numbers are fairly close for this group. Not a single lady has gone this distance, though some have handled routes prior to this unique distance. There is one first time starter to round out this field of gifted gals. Our task is to string together a winning 10 CENT Superfecta Box ticket. Should be a good race.

#8 Carolina Beast (Jaramillo / Becker) is the first time starter in this field. With excellent connections this gal seems ready to do well at first asking. She has put in three superb peaking workouts in preparation. A daughter of Big Beast, she is our Bronze Horseshoe, selection.
$1 SHOW.

#2 Carolyn's Smile (Gaffalione / Nicks) should be a contender with the highest last out speed number and one solid workout. She is 50% in the money from five career starts. She does love the surface and Gulfstream track, hitting the board three of four times over it. A daughter of Khozan, she should be forwardly placed.

#3 Sweden (Zayas / Alvarado) should contend and may go off as the favorite. She holds the highest speed number over the Gulfstream track and three strong peaking workouts. A daughter of Dialed In, she should mount a pressing attack.

#6 Raspberry Ballet (Lu. Reyes / Azpurua) should challenge with the second highest last out speed number at a route and one peaking working. This gal comes in as the most experienced runner. A daughter of Backtalk, she should track and close graciously.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#8 Carolina Beast  +  #2 Carolyn's Smile  +  #3 Sweden  +  #6 Raspberry Ballet.




Stakes Saturday Results
Gulfstream Park R9.  Sunshine Forever Stakes.  Our first pick, Aquaphobia, finished 2nd for place money of $4.80 and show money of $4.20.  Our second pick, Halladay, won (1st) for place money of $1.50 and show money of $2.20.  Our third pick, Admission Office, finished 4th.
We misfired on our $1 Saturday Exacta Wheel. Right picks wrong places.
We captured the 10 CENT Superfecta for the meager sum of $6.16.
Bankroll gets a little bump to $113.73.

Stakes Saturday in Sunny Florida

On this Stakes Saturday we look in on Sunny South Florida and a fantastic Turf race.

Gulfstream Park Race 9 {Sunshine Forever Stakes~1 1/16 mile~TURF~4 year-old Up~Stakes}

A reduced field of nine will hit the grass in this featured race. It comes up a little light on speed. Speed figs are fairly close which makes it a very competitive event. All of these lads have covered this distance magnificently in their careers. It should be an excellent race on a tremendous Saturday card at awesome Gulfstream Park.

#4 Aquaphobia (I. Ortiz / Maker) should run a very good race with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number at a longer Turf route and two superb workouts. This guy loves the Turf, distance, and course. He is 80% in the money at this distance holding the second highest number at the distance. A son of Giant's Causeway, he should be tracking the pace closely ready to strike.
$1 WIN  /  $2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#6 Halladay (L. Saez / Pletcher) should be motoring on the front end with the potential to wire the field. He holds the second highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy is 75% in the money at the distance. A son of War Front, he has won both of his races over the Gulfstream course.
$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Admission Office (Rosario / Lynch) will challenge with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four fierce workouts including two bullets. He holds the highest speed number at the distance while holding a 100% in the money record from three tries. A son of Point of Entry, he should be closing swiftly.
$1 SHOW.

#9 Social Paranoia (Zayas / Pletcher) comes in off a win streak of two. He holds the third highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. This guy is another that is 100% in the money record at the distance from four efforts. A son of Street Boss, he should find himself in a good tracking position ready to close.

$1 Saturday Exacta Wheel ($3.00)

#4 Aquaphobia //  #6 Halladay,  #11 Admission Office.  #9 Social Paranoia.

10 CENT Superfecta Box ($2.40)

#4 Aquaphobia  +  #6 Halladay  +  #11 Admission Office  +  #9 Social Paranoia.



Last Stakes Saturday (5/1) Results
Oaklawn Park R13.  Arkansas Derby (Div. ii).  Our first pick, Storm the Court, finished 7th.  Our second pick, Silver Prospector, finished 8th.  Our third pick, Nadal, won (1st) for show money of $3.20.
We failed in our $1 Saturday Exacta wheel effort.
Superfecta went 5-4-1-10.
Bankroll gets ripped and tumbles to $110.27.