Thursday, October 20, 2016

Publicist Wins Opener, Super Hi-5 Pays $3,441

Publicist won Thursday's first race at the Gulfstream Park West, capturing a race that was moved from dirt to turf and leading the way for a Super Hi-5 payoff of $3,441.40 for the minimum $1 bet.

Publicist, trained by Carlo Vaccarezza,  took the early lead and was never headed in the one mile race for $35,000 claimers.  Eddie Castro rode Publicist, the 8-5 favorite, who won in 1:38.90.

The second through fourth place finishers were Elizabeth's Vow, Ace of Hearts and Trickita--all at 6-1 or lower in the nine-horse field

Finishing fifth was Sheezallminenow, at 99-1 on the tote board but undoubtedly higher. That triggered the high payoff on the Super HI-5.







There was a carryover of $2,595.65.  Bettors added $13,662 to the Super Hi-5 field.





The order of finish was  4-9-1-2-3.

Trickita, mentioned in a previous post, made her first non-turf start.  She appeared to have trouble with the muddy surface and was seventh until the stretch before rallying to finish fourth.

We suggest drawing a line through this race for Trickita, and will have an update when she is next entered  for a turf race.
--Jim Freer

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