Stakes Saturday on Florida Turf

 We look in on South Florida for some great Turf action.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Topical Park Derby~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A reduced field of ten will hit the Turf in this annual contest.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

There is plenty of speed in this field to produce a sizzling space. Speed figs are very close making this one a highly competitive race. Three will be attempting the Gulfstream course for the first time. One will be switching from dirt to Turf. All are well prepped for this race. It should be a great race to cap off the card.

#3 Tiz Dashing (Castellano / Tagg) looks to be in great position for the win. He comes in with the highest last out speed number and three superb peaking workouts over Turf. He is good over the Turf, distance, and course. This guy should track the pace and strike in the stretch. A son of Tiz the Law, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#7 Chapmans Peak (Gaffalione / B. Cox) has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and two solid workouts. This guy is another with tactical speed. It will be his first try over the Gulfstream course. A son of Quality Road, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#4 Church State (M. Husbands / Owens) drops in distance and out of a graded race. This guy holds the third highest (tie) last out speed number and one bullet workout. He is a lover of the Turf. Watch him track the pace closely. A son of Caravaggio, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#6 Layabout (J. Alvarado / Biancone) is another that should track the pace closely. He shares the third highest last out speed number and has put in four supreme workouts. This guy thoroughly enjoys the Turf, distance, and course. A son of Laoban, he is 50% in the money from eight starts.

#12 Souper Forces (Gil / Trombetta) holds the second highest last out speed number and four strong peaking workouts. This guy is undefeated over the Turf, distance, and course. He should track the pace and explode into the stretch. Another son of Laoban, he holds a win rate of 100%.

#8 Simulate (Bravo / W. Mott) comes in from Keeneland with an o.k. last out speed number and three robust workouts. He desires the distance. This lad will be part of the tracker pack. A son of Kitten's Joy, he is 42% in the money from seven starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Tiz Dashing  ///  #7 Chapmans Peak,  #4 Church State,  #6 Layabout,  #12 Souper Forces,  #8 Simulate.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#7,  #4,  #6,  #12,  #8  ///  #3 Tiz Dashing.

Best of luck with all of your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

 

Turf Action on Stakes Saturday

 Marvelous. Absolutely marvelous Stakes action across North America on this Stakes Saturday. We journey to South Florida to catch us some.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Tropical Park Derby~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A good crop of eleven will hit the grass in this luck last Stakes race on the card.

Past Performances used:  Equibase.

Plenty of speedsters and forwardly placed types will get this pace rolling. Speed numbers are very close with four of the participants hitting a triple digit in at least one of their last three races. Only four will be hitting the Gulfstream course for the first time. It should be a fantastic race to close out todays fabulous card.

#1 Live High Live Low (Zayas / Weaver) comes in with the second highest last out speed number and one sound workout. He loves the Turf and the distance. In three tries he has a win over the Gulfstream course. This lad has the tactical speed to adapt to the pace and flourish. A son of Coal Front, he is 63% in the money from eleven starts.

$2 WIN  /  $3 PLACE  /  $5 SHOW.

#9 Silent Heart (Edg. Perez / B. Lynch) will drive forward right near the pace. He holds the fourth highest last out speed number and four powerful workouts. This guy has a strong appreciation for the TURF, distance, and course. A son of Heart to Heart, he is 88% in the money from nine starts.

$2 PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#5 Brawn (Panici / Sierra) has repeated his last two speed numbers earning him the third highest last out speed number. Three solid peaking workouts add to his value. He is another with tactical speed to run with the pace. This colt is proficient over the Turf, at the distance, and on the course. A son of Neolithic, he is 33% in the money from twelve starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#10 Cugino (I. Ortiz / McGaughey) is the morning-line favorite with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and two superb workouts. This guy excels on the Turf, at the distance, and over the course. Yet another with tactical speed to handle the pace flow. A son of Twirling Candy, he is 75% from eight starts.

#7 In a Jam (Gonzalez / M. Casse) is 100% in the money over the Gulfstream turf from five tries. He holds a very good last out speed number and three hearty peaking workouts. This guy should track the pace closely. A son of Preservationist, he is 64% in the money from seventeen starts.

#4 Palm Tree (Gaffalione / B. Walsh) will be tracking the pace ready to strike in the stretch. He comes in with a somewhat decent last out speed number and three wicked workouts. This guy enjoys the Turf and the Gulfstream course. A son of Street Boss, he is 66% in the money from six starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#1 Live High Live Low  ///  #9 Silent Heart,  #5 Brawn,  #10 Cugino,  #7 In a Jam,  #4 Palm Tree.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #5,  #10,  #7,  #4  ///  #1 Live High Live Low.

Best of luck with all your Stakes Saturday wagers!!!

Stakes Saturday in South Florida

 Gulfstream Park enters into its Championship meet in earnest as we look in on a great Turf contest at the South Florida track.

Gulfstream Park Race 11 {Tropical Park Derby~1 1/16 mile~TURF~3 year-old~Stakes}

A talented field of twelve will hit the grass in this annual feature.

Past Perfomances used:  Equibase.

There is sufficient speed in this race to keep the pace honest. Only four have competed over the Gulfstream course. Speed numbers are very close making this one competitive. All but one have races over the Turf. It should be an exciting race on a day with few tracks running.

#3 Boppy O (Castellano / M. Casse) drops in class and distance with the fourth highest last out speed number and three superb workouts. This guy loves the surface, distance, and course. Look for him to track and strike in the stretch. A son of Bolt d'Oro, he is 54% in the money from eleven career starts.

$1 WIN  /  $2  PLACE  /  $3 SHOW.

#9 Ohana Honor (Gaffalione / McGaughey) is the morning line favorite with the third highest last out speed number and two diligent workouts. He is another that should track the pace. He enjoys the surface and distance, but will try the Gulfstream course for the first time. A son of Honor Code, he is 66% in the money from nine starts.

$1 PLACE  /  $2 SHOW.

#11 Amstrong (Vasquez / D'Angelo) will pose a serious challenge with the highest (tie) last out speed number and two sound workouts. This lad will track the pace closely. He has prepped over the Gulftream synthetic and will try the GP Turf for the first time. A son of Tapwrit, he is 77% in the money from nine starts.

$2 SHOW.

Other Wagering Interests

#8 Smokey Mandate (Zayas / Maker) has the tactical speed to contend. He relishes the surface and distance and will race over the Gulfstream course for the first time. A son of Strong Mandate, he is 62% in the money from eight starts.

#13 Irish Aces (I. Ortiz / Walsh) draws in sharing the highest last out speed number and three hearty workouts. He is another that will track the pace closely. A son of Mshawish, he is 75% in the money from four starts.

#5 Anglophile (J. Velazquez / Lynch) is dropping in distance with three decent workouts. He enjoys the surface and course. A son of English Channel, he is 60% in the money from ten starts.

$1 Exacta Wheel ($5.00)

#3 Boppy O  //  #9 Ohana Honor,  #11 Amstrong,  #8 Smokey Mandate,  #13 Irish Aces,  #5 Anglophile.

Reverse the Wheel ($5.00)

#9,  #11,  #8,  #13,  #5  //  #3 Boppy O.

Best of luck to you in all your Gulfstream Park plays!!!