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Gulfstream Park on July 4th--Two Carryovers, Azalea and Carry Back Stakes for 3-YOs

Good morning, and Happy Fourth of 4 July.

Today is the 244th  birthday of our glorious nation--the United States of America.

However, today's weather might not be glorious at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla.

At 10:30  a.m., it is partly cloudy at Gulfstream. But the Weather Channel forecast is for a 50 percent and higher chance of thunderstorms from 2:00 p.m. onward. We will keep you posted on track conditions amid our coverage.

*First post is 12:00 p.m. for a 12-race card.

*The first race has a carryover of $5,808 on the Super Hi-5. It is a $12,500 claiming race at 1 1/16 miles on turf for fillies and mares 3-YO and up.

*The co-features are:
--$75,000 Azalea , 7 furlongs on dirt, 3-YO fillies,  It is the ninth race with scheduled post of 4:00 p.m.
--$75,000 Carry Back, 7 furlongs on dirt, 3-YO. It is the 1th race, with scheduled post at 5:00 p.m.

We will have previews early this afternoon on this blog.


*The Rainbow 6  has a carryover $69,364. The 20 cents per combination-only  bet is on races seven to twelve with the sequence scheduled to start at 3:00 p.m.

Gulfstream is open for wagering  in two parts of its property--the Silks simulcast room on the ground floor and the Ten Palms restaurant on the second floor.  Safety and sanitation protocols are in place due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Reservations are required for Ten Palms and recommended for Silks. The main phone number at Gulfstream is (954) 454-7000.