Some Friday Turf

We go to the Turf in South Florida on a fantastic Friday.

Gulfstream Park Race 7 {1 1/16 mile~TURF~4 year old Up~fillies/mares~Optional Claiming}
 
A talented group of nine will take to the green in this feature race.  There is enough speed and/or forwardly placed types to keep the pace honest.  Most in this race are close in terms of speed numbers and all have worked diligently during their brief layoffs.  It should be a great race.

#1 Hard Not to Like (J. Velazquez / Matz) will be hard to beat with the highest last out speed number at a longer route and four spectacular workouts.  She also holds the highest speed number at the distance.  She is coming of a modest layoff and should be ready to fire fresh.  This gal is hard not to choose as the eventual winner.
$1 WIN.

#3 Street Gem (Castellano / O'Connell) is coming off an extended layoff.  She holds the third highest last out speed number prior to the layoff.  This gal was working a four race progression and has put in two solid workouts.  She has two wins at this distance.  Expect her to be forwardly placed.
$1 PLACE / $1 SHOW.

#8 Black Bird Rock (Lezcano / Casse) will challenge with the second highest last out speed number, a four race progression, and three aggressive workouts.  She has the tactical speed to stay close to the pace and get first jump in heading into the stretch.
$1 SHOW.

Another Wagering Interest

#7 Floral Romance (Rosario / Mott) should contend with the fourth highest (tie) last out speed number, a two race progression, and one stout workout.  She should be tracking somewhat closely and close well.

10 CENT Superfecta

#1 Hard Not to Like  /  #3 Street Gem  /  #8 Black Bird Rock  /  #7 Floral Romance.



Thursday's Results
Santa Anita Park R2.  Optional Claiming.  Our first pick, Oh Daddy Oh, finished 3rd for show money of $2.20.  Our second pick, Patriots Rule, finished 4th.
No 10 CENT Superfecta was offered due to the small field.
Bankroll gets trimmed to $16.74.