Let ’em Run – Late P5 Preview at Gulfstream Park, Sponsored by BRISnet
Well let’s ride again here at Gulfstream Park, where it is sure to be fast and firm, and we will take a look at the runners in the late P5. Interesting to point out right off the bat, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. has 4 horses running, but has given only one mount to his “go to” guy, Edgar Zayas Jr., and it is also his ONLY mount of the day (Race 11) hmmmm…
Gulfstream Park Race 7 – 3:20 EST | 5 ½ Furlongs | Synthetic | CLM25K
A synthetic sprint race, with a smallish field of 7, but a tough race to figure out. Going to go with one of several invaders from Woodbine, #3 Moon Landing 6-1. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione is in the saddle, and trainer Martin Drexler is overdue to hit the winners circle (5-0-2-2). A clean break would seal the deal. The #5 Catch a Tiger 8-1 could make some noise right out of the gate if runner takes to synthetic after a number of turf attempts. Jockey Micah Husbands adds to the appeal as does trainer Steve Owens record, off this kind of layoff (30%). Also has the highest last race speed rating per Brisnet, which adds to the appeal.
Race 8 – 3:50 EST | 1 1/16 Mile | Dirt | MSW 84K
This is a LOADED MSW race with only one 1st time starter. The #7 Cruisin Crossbay 10-1, did not do much 1st time out, but working out super for the return. Jockey Micah Husbands and trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. team up for a lot of wins. Trainer Joseph boasts a 35% sprint to route on dirt, for the 2nd start of a runner… gotta like that stat. Taking a look at #2 Lennie G 20-1 for trainer Dale Romans, who is heating up here at Gulfstream. An interesting stat when going from Maiden Claiming to MSW is a 26% strike rate for Romans. Not that a 100K Maiden Claiming at Churchill is your average claiming event.
Race 9 – 4:20 EST | 5 Furlongs | Turf | OC62K
Would like to see some scratches help the #8 Vindicate Cha Cha 8-1 get a little closer to the rail for the quick run into the 1st turn in this turf sprint. Jockey change to Javier Castellano is a plus. Runner can put up some serious fractions, but hoping here that some maturity in her 5 y.o. campaign allows Castellano to dole out the speed a little better. Either way, she will be prominent on the front end from the start. #4 Greenfield Cougar 4-1 is a runner who would benefit if there are crazy early splits put up. If jockey Joe Bravo gets her out of the gate cleanly, could set up for a big closing kick in the stretch.
Race 10 – 4:50 EST | 1 1/16 | Dirt | The Sunshine Classic 75K
First of two stakes races to close out Saturdays’ card, with a small field of six, headed by #6 Neoequos 3-1, who has been keeping serious company since running in the Kentucky Derby back in May. Could see a lonely lead out front for this runner, and workouts for return say that is a real possibility. The Brisnet #1 Prime Power at +7 points adds to the appeal, but what will likely be a very short price. The #5 Lightning Tones 5-2, will be coming hard down the lane, and race 3 back would fit nicely here. Change to jockey Jose Morelos is a plus in a route race.
Race 11 – 5:20 EST | 1 Mile | Turf | The Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf 75K
The ultra consistent runner #7 Ashima 3-1, is posed for a big run as defending champ. Third off a layoff, and trainer Salvatore Santoro has her ready to fire. Versatile sort, will give jockey Javier Castellano options. Trainer Santoro has some serious stats to back up top pick. So….this is Edgar Zayas only mount of the day, on a runner with the least racing experience in the field, the #5 Sapphire Girl 15-1, for trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. Last time out was 1st time on turf, and looked super breaking maiden, but stepping up here first time with winners. Got some time off after that victory, but is working out without missing a beat.
Late Pick 5 Ticket (before scratches)
P5 Ticket (before scratches) 2,3,5,7 / 1,2,7,9 / 4,8 / 6 / 1,3,5,6,7,11 = $96
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