Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Three Stakes Race Winners Compete in the Florida Derby Saturday

Three horses that have won stakes races in Florida this year head the field for Saturday's $1 million Florida Derby (Grade 1).

Those horses are Classic Causeway, White Abarrio and Simplification. They head a field of eleven horses that are entered for Saturday's running of the Florida Derby.


They were among the eleven 3-year-olds that on Wednesday were entered for the 1-1/8 mile dirt stakes.

Here are the draw results and post positions:

The full field is as follows:

  1. Strike Hard (20-1)
  2. Classic Causeway (7-2)
  3. Simplification (5-2)
  4. King Of Truth (50-1)
  5. Pappacap (10-1)
  6. Charge It (7-2)
  7. White Abarrio (3-1)
  8. Cajun's Magic (30-1)
  9. O Captain (20-1) 10.
    10. Clapton (30-1)

    11.
    Steal Sunshine (30-1)

    The 2022 Florida Derby will go to post at 6:38 P.M. in Race 14.

 



 

Sunday, March 27, 2022

GP Sunday: 1:05 First Post, Two Carryovers

$Gulfstream Park has a ten-race card on Sunday with a first post of 1:05 p.m., and with no stakes races.

The first race has a Super Hi-5 carryover of 8,419.

The carryover on the Rainbow 6 is $349,854.  The 20 cents per-combination only bet is on races five through ten, with the sequence scheduled  to start at  3:05 p.m.

This afternoon and evening, we will have coverage of today's racing and other Gulfstream news.


Saturday, March 26, 2022

GP: Turf Sprints are Saturday Co-Features; Rainbow 6 Carryover is $284,731

A pair of 5 1/2 furlong  turf stakes are Saturday's co-feature races at Gulfstream Park.

The $75.0 Melody of Colors is for 3-year-old fillies.  It is the seventh race with scheduled post of  4:06 p.m.

The dirt track and the all-weather Tapeta track are listed  as Fast. The  tur is  listed as  Firm. 

The $75,000 Texas Glitter is for 3-year-old males.  It is the ninth race with scheduled post of 5:10 p.m.  

First post is 1:05 p.m. for an 11-race card.

The first race has a Super Hi-5  carryover of  $3,731.

The Rainbow 6  has a carryover of $284,731.

The 20 cents per-combination only bet is on races six to eleven, with the sequence scheduled to start at 3:35 p.m.

On Friday there were 75  Rainbow 6 tickets with  all 6 winning horses. Each of those tickets paid $1,107.60 om a 20-cent bet.

Wagering on the Rainbow  6 was $149,256. Of that Gulfstream took out 20 percent. It then divided 56 percent among the tickets with six winners and added  24 percent to the carryover.

Program numbers of the winning horses were 6-6-5-6-7-8, on races four through nine.

 

Friday, March 25, 2022

Gulfstream's Horse Racing; 1:05 PM Friday Post Time

 

Gulfstream Park  will run nine races on Friday, with first post at 1:05 p.m.

The only carryover is on the Rainbow 6, at $248,940. The 20 cents per combination-only bet is on races four to nine, with the sequence scheduled to start at 2:35 p.m.

Gulfstream  is guaranteeing that today's Rainbow 6 will have a $400,000 gross pool of the entire coming in carryover plus all of today's Rainbow 6 bets - to be paid if there is just one ticket with the winners of all six Rainbow 6 races.

If there are multiple tickets with all six winning horses, Gulfstream will take out 20 percent, then divide 56 percent among tickets with six winners and add 24 percent  to the carryover.

On Thursday, 44 winners collected $2,003.50 each on this wager. Race 5 was the long-odds trip with a 9:1 winner. Two favorites won in the Rainbow races.

Gulfstream announced a mandatory payout of all multiple race wagers on April 3rd, its final day of the meet. That will include the Late Pick 5, Rainbow 6, and Super HI-5.

Betting on the Rainbow 6 was $160,310. All sources track handle was $6.63 million.

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Gulfstream's Thursday Racing; 1:05 Post Time

 

Gulfstream Park will have nine races on Thursday, with first post at 1:05 p.m.

The only carryover is on the Rainbow 6, at $210,472. The 20 cents per combination-only bet is on races four to nine, with the sequence scheduled too  start  at 2:35 p.m.

Gulfstream  is guaranteeing that Thursday's Rainbow 6 will have a $350,000 gross pool of the entire coming in carryover plus all of today's  Rainbow 6 bets - to be paid if there is just one ticket with the winners of all six Rainbow 6 races.

If there are multiple tickets with all six winning horses,  Gulfstream will take out 20 percent.  It will then divide 56 percent among tickets with six winners and add 24 percent  to the carryover.

On Wednesday, there were 55  Rainbow 6 winners, paid $1,096.56 on the 20  cent bet.

This is day 7 for this Rainbow 6 series that started March 16th. The Championship meet ends Sunday, April 3rd, with the Florida Derby scheduled on April 2nd.

Betting on the Rainbow 6 was $108,039, while total all-sources handle was $5.56 million.

 

Monday, March 21, 2022

BAUER'S BETS: TAMPA BAY DOWNS FESTIVAL DAY WAGER RESULTS

By Bob Bauer

We had a very rewarding afternoon at the 42nd annual Festival Day, March 12. We managed to cash in three of the five Stakes races on the dozen race program. 


 In RACE 7, THE $200,000 GRADE 2, HILLSBOROUGH STAKES we had a $10 straight $17.80 exacta. Collected $178. from the $30 bet.

RACE 8, THE $100,000 GRADE 3 CHALLENGER STAKES was a $22 loss.

In RACE 9, THE $200,000 GRADE 2 FLORIDA OAKS gave a $2 exacta that paid $19.60. The total bet was $32.

In RACE 10, THE $75,000 COLUMBIA STAKES had a $2 exacta paying $112.20 and a $10 place wager returned $30. The total bet was $32.

RACE 11, THE $400,000 GRADE 2 TAMPA BAY DERBY, was a loss of $32. 

DAYS RESULTS:  3/12/22  Collected $339.80 on $148 in total bets; a profit of $191.80 or ROI of 130% for the day. The bankroll is now $1,173.70 from the start of the meet on November 24th of $1,000.


Saturday, March 19, 2022

Spirit Wind Takes Any Limit Stakes at Gulfstream

Spirit Wind led at every call and beat One Identity by 2 1/2 lengths in Saturday's $100,000 Any Limit Stakes for 3-YO fillies at Gulfstream Park.

Spirit Wind, a daughter of Bahamian Squall, won the six  furlong dirt stakes in 1:11.43 on the dirt track that was listed as Fast.  Tyler  Gaffalione rode Spirit Wind for trainer Ralph Nicks and owner Jacks or  Better Farm.

The Any  Limit was the stakes debut for  Spirit Wind, and was her second win along with   a second place finish in three career starts.

Two other  $100,000 stakes are coming up at  Gulfstream.

The Silks Run is five furlongs on turf for 4-YOs and up.  It is the tenth race with scheduled post of 5:10 p.m.

The Hutcheson is six furlongs on dirt for 3-Yos.  It is the 11th race with sheduled post at  5:42 p.m.

We will have stories with results on Saturday night.

 


Rainbow 6 Opens With Win By 1-2 Favorite

Peace of  Ekati (5) the 1-2  favorite, beat Morning Stride by a head in Saturday's seventh race  at  Gulfstream Park.

The race was the first leg of the Rainbow 6,  with a coming-in carryover of $77,163. Bettors  added $248,146 to the Rainbow  6  pool.

Gulfstream's Saturday Racing; 3 Stakes Races

Gulfstream Park has a 12 race card on Saturday with a first post at 12:35 PM.



Conditons are listed as fast and firm.

There are 3 stakes races, all with $100,000 purses.

The Any Limit, for 3 y/o fillies is 6 fulongs on dirt; race 6.

The Silks Run, for fillies and mares 4 y/o and up, is 5 furlongs on turf, the tenth race.

The Hutcheson is for 3 y/o with 6 furlongs on dirt; the 11th race.

The carryover on the RAINBOW 6 is $77,613. The 20 cent per combination bet starts in race 7 with a 3:35 PM start.

 



Friday, March 18, 2022

Friday's Gulfstream Racing; 1:05 PM Post Time

 

Gulfstream Park  will run nine races on Friday, with first post at 1:05 p.m. It's day 75 of the Champion's meet than ends April 3.

The sole carryover is on the Rainbow 6 at $47,901. The 20 cents per combination-only bet is on races four to nine, with the sequence scheduled to start at 2:35 p.m.

Gulfstream  is guaranteeing that today’s Rainbow 6 will have a $150,000 gross pool of the entire coming in carryover plus all of today’s Rainbow 6 bets – to be paid if there is just one ticket with the winners of all six Rainbow 6 races.

If there are multiple tickets with all six winning horses,  Gulfstream will take out 20 percent, then divide 56 percent among tickets with six winners and add 24 percent  to the carryover.

On Thursday, 69 winners collected $925.66 each on this wager. Race 9 was the long-odds trip with the 10:1 winner Stand Up. The favorite finished 7th. Three favorites won in the Rainbow races.

Gulfstream began a new Rainbow 6 pool on Wednesday as the jackpot was hit last Sunday.

Betting on the Rainbow 6 was $114,354, while all sources track handle was $6.43 million.

Thursday, March 17, 2022

GP Thursday: Nine Races, First Post at 1:05

Gulfstream Park  will have nine races on Thursday, with first post at 1:05 p.m.

The only  carryover is on the Rainbow 6, at  $20,464. The 20 cents per combination-only bet is on races four to nine, with the sequence scheduled too  start  at 2:35 p.m.


Gulfstream  is guaranteeing that Thursday's Rainbow 6 will have a gross  pool of the entire coming in carryover plus all of today's  Rainbow 6 bets - to be paid if there is just one ticket with the winners of all six Rainbow 6 races.

If there are multiple tickets with all six winning horses,  Gulfstream will take out 20 percent.  It will then divide 56 percent among tickets with six winners and add 24 percent  to the carryover.

On Sunday, there was just one ticket with all Rainbow 6 winners. It  paid $342,864 on the 20  cent bet.

Gulfstream was dark Monday and Tuesday.  It began a new Rainbow 6 pool on Wednesday.

Betting on the Rainbow 6 was $85,293. There were  nine  tickets with  all six winning horses. Each  of those tickets paid $5,305. Program  numbers of the winners (races three to eight) were 4-7-2-4-1-5.

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Gulfstream: Eleven Sunday Races, First Post 12:35

Gulfstream Park will have eleven races on Sunday with first post of 12:35 p.m.

There are no stakes races on the card.  The dirt and all-weather Tapeta tracks are listed as Fast.   The turf is listed as Good.

The Rainbow 6 has a carryover of $154,651. The 20 cents per-combination only bet is on races six to eleven, with the sequence  scheduled to start at 3:05 p.m.

On Saturday,  Gulfstream had two stakes races--both for fillies and mares 4-YO and up.

Obligatory beat Bramble Berry by 3 1//2 lengths in the Hurricane Bertie Stakes at 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt.

Headline Hunter beat Miss Auramet by 2-1/2 lengths in the  Captiva Island Stakes. The five furlong stakes was scheduled for turf.  Because of rain on Saturday morning, Gulfstream ran the race on Tapeta.  

Saturday, March 12, 2022

BAUER'S SATURDAY BETS: FESTIVAL DAY at TAMPA BAY DOWNS

 By Bob Bauer

Festival Day is the Downs seasonal highlight, with a dozen races on the program. Five Stakes events are featured, capped by the $400,000 Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby. First Post time is scheduled for 12:15 PM.

Track conditions as of 10:30 AM: The Downs took some rain early today. The main track is fast and the turf course appears to be good.

All the Stakes races will be covered live on RadioStPete.com, including the call from announcer Jason Beem. Air time is three minutes before Post time.

RACE 7, Post time 3:14, is the $225,000 Grade 2 HILLSBOROUGH STAKES for older Fillies and Mares at nine furlongs on turf. 

THE BET:  A $10 straight exacta part-wheel with BLEEKER STREET (5) on top of three runners ($30). LADY SPEIGHTSPEARE (3), ROCKY SKY (6) and RUNAWAY RUMOUR (7).  5/3,6,7 Total Bet $30

RACE 8, Post time 3:49, Four year-olds and up go eight and one-half furlongs on the main track in the $100,000 Grade 3 CHALLENGER STAKES.

THE BET:  $10 to win on WOLFIES DYNAGHOST (1) ($10). Also, a fifty cent four horse trifecta box ($12) with that one and GREATEST HONOR (3), DYNAMIC ONE (4) and CODY'S WORK (9) 1,3,4,9  Total Bet $22  

RACE 9, Post time 4:20, is the $200,000 Grade 3 FLORIDA OAKS for sophomore Fillies at eight and one half grassy furlongs.

THE BET: $10 to win and place ($20) on MRS. BARBARA (1). Also, a $2 three horse exacta box ($12) with that one and DOLCE DEL (3) and SPICER (6)  1,3,6   Total Bet $32

RACE 10, Post time 4:51, is the $75,000 COLUMBIA STAKES for three year-olds at a mile on turf. 

THE BET:  $10 win and place ($20) on BENS MALICE (1) and a $2 exacta part-wheel, up and down, with three horses, ($12) WOKE SURF (2), HEAVEN STREET (5) and KITTEN'S MISCHIEF (3). 1/2,3,5  2,3,5/1  Total Bet $32

RACE 11, Post time 5:23, is the $400,000 Grade 2 TAMPA BAY DERBY, for three year olds at a mile and one sixteenth. 

THE BET:  $10 win and place ($20) on BELGRADE (10) and a $2 three horse exacta box ($12) with that one and CLASSIC CAUSEWAY (4) and SLIPSATIONAL (9) 4,9,10 Total Bet $32 

PREVIOUS RESULTS:  3/11/22: Had the winner and exacta. Collected $60 for the win and $13.60 for the chalk exacta, a profit of $41.60 on the $32 bet. The bankroll is now 981.90 from the $1,000 start.



Gulfstream's Saturday Racing; Carryover

 Gulfstream Park plans a 12 race card Saturday.

First post time is 12:35 PM, while last race post is 6:12 PM.

Two stakes races are on the card:
Hurricane Bertie Stakes; 6-1/2 furlongs / dirt. Race 7 @ 3:35 PM.
Captiva Island Stakes; 5 furlongs / turf. Race 10 @ 5:10 PM.
Both are $100,000 purses, and open to Fillies and Mares 4 years and up.

The Rainbow 6 is the sole carryover Saturday. It is a $96,131 carryover. Gulfstream is again guaranteeing a $300,000 minimum gross pool today on the Rainbow 6 wager if a single winner exists.

In Friday's racing action, just 5 winners collected on the Rainbow 6 wager, pocketing $16,896.98 each. La Costa, at 18:1 in race 7 won by three lengths over the favorite as the long shot winner on the day. The late Pick 5 paid $30,399, while attracting almost double the Rainbow 6 wagering!

Wagering on the Rainbow 6 was $150,899
All sources track handle was $7.58 million Friday.

HorseRacing FLA Staff

Friday, March 11, 2022

BAUER'S FRIDAY BETS: FAST at TAMPA BAY DOWNS, NO TURF

 By Bob Bauer

Friday's nine race program kicks off Festival weekend at 12:13 PM Post time, with fast footing on the dirt. The turf course is closed, due to overnight showers.

Cloudy skies and a rainy forecast threaten  tomorrow's dozen race card, highlighted by the forty-second renewal of the $400,000 Grade 2 Tampa Bay Derby.


Tampa Bay Downs has live Thoroughbred racing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Easter), until closing day on May 7.

The play for today is in RACE 7, Post time is scheduled for 3:15 PM. A competitive group of Sophomore Fillies will go eight and one-half  furlongs on the main track under $32,000 Maiden Claiming conditions. This event was originally carded for the turf.

Live coverage on RadioStPete.com, including the call of announcer Jason Beem, will start at 3:12.

ENDLESS SUMMER (1) appears to be the one to benefit from the switch in racing surfaces. This daughter of EXAGGERATOR (CURLIN) showed she can handle dirt back on January 12, getting the place under circumstances identical to today's. She set the pace into the stretch before having to settle for second, a perfect prep for this field. Red hot Pablo Morales who won four races last Sunday, has the return mount. They are the lone early pace here on the rail and it would be no surprise to see a gate to wire score.

THE BET:  $20 to win on ENDLESS (1) ($20) and a $2 three horse exacta box ($12) with that one and DANCING SOPHIA (4) and MACRELLETTA (5) 1,4,5  : Total Bet $32   GOOD LUCK.

PREVIOUS RESULTS: 3/9/22  Lost $42, the bankroll is now $940.30 from the $1,000 start.






Friday's Gulfstream Racing; Carryovers


Two carryovers are on the 9 races schedule at Gulfstream Park Friday, under windy conditions with little rain forecast. 

The Super Hi-5 has a $5,094 carryover in race 1.

 

Race 4 starts the Rainbow 6 near a 2:35 PM post time. That carryover sits at $59,923. Gulfstream is setting a $200,000 gross pool guarantee on the Rainbow 6 if a single winner emerges today.

In Thursday's racing action, 42 runners entered the gates in the last 6 races.  Three favorites entered the winners circle. Showery weather forced all three turf races onto the All-Weather Track.

Sixty-six winners split the Rainbow 6 pool for $1,239.30 each.

All sources track handle was $6.68 million Thursday.

Good Luck!

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Thursday's Gulfstream Park Racing

 

Gulfstream Park plans 9 horse races Thursday.
There is a 10%-18% chance of rain during the racing hours today.


First post time is 1:05 P.M.
Last post will be approximately 5:08 PM.
There are no stakes races on the card.

Race 4 starts the Rainbow 6 near a 2:35 PM post time. That carryover is $24,986.

In Wednesday's racing action, 10 winners collected on the Rainbow 6 wager earning $5,829.98 each. Three favorites won in the 6 races; Surf and Turf, at 40:1, won by a nose in race 3, the long-odds winner on the day. That culled out many bettor's chances. $104,175 was wagered on the Rainbow 6.

All sources track handle was $6.23 million Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Wednesday's Gulfstream; 1:05 PM Post

When Gulfstream Park resumes racing on Wednesday, it will have eight races with a first post of 1:05 p.m.

Gulfstream will have a new pool on its Rainbow 6. The 20 cents per combination-only bet will be on races three to eight with the sequence scheduled to start at 2:07 p.m.



BAUER'S WEDNESDAY BETS: FAST & FIRM at TAMPA BAY DOWNS

 By Bob Bauer

Wednesday's nine race card starts out the racing week in Oldsmar with fast and firm footing. The first Post time is scheduled for 12:14 PM.

 Horsemen and fans alike are looking forward to  Saturday's Festival Day program, to be highlighted by this year's edition of the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby. 

Tampa Bay Downs has live Thoroughbred racing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday      (except Easter), until closing day on May 7.

Today's play is in Race 5, Post time is 2:13 PM. A full field of older Fillies and Mares will try to graduate at mile on the sod, under $25,000 Maiden Claiming conditions.

Live coverage on RadioStPete.com, including the call from announcer Jason Beem, starts at 2:10.

STARSHIP BELMONT (5) showed potential back on January 15, finishing third in her debut with Maiden Special rivals on the local lawn. The figure earned in that outing is enough to win here. She showed early pace ability, leading to the stretch. This daughter of WAR DANCER (WAR FRONT) drops into claiming company for the first time for veteran trainer Anthony Ferraro. Up and coming apprentice jockey Madeline Rowland will ride with a seven pound allowance. She has given a good account of herself in her rookie season, winning eight races from fifty-two mounts (15%). A decent price at 7/2 on the Morning line.

THE BET  $20 to win on STARSHIP BELMONT (5) $20. Also, a $5 exacta box ($10) with that one and NEW WAYS TO DREAM (6) 5,6. Then a $2 exacta box ($12) with those two and FANTASTIC RAFAELA (2) 2,5,6 Total Bet $42 GOOD LUCK 

PREVIOUS RESULTS   3/6/22  Had the winner and exacta. Collected $28 on the win and $25.20 on the exacta. A profit of $25.20 on the $28 total bet. The bankroll is now $982.30 from the $1000 start.   



Sunday, March 6, 2022

BAUER'S SUNDAY BETS: FAST & FIRM at TAMPA BAY DOWNS

 By Bob Bauer

Sunday's nine race program wraps up the the racing week in Oldsmar. Ideal conditions continue, fast and firm, sunny in the low eighties. The first Post time is scheduled for 12:15 PM.

Tampa Bay Downs has live Thoroughbred racing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Easter), until closing day May 7.

 The play for today is in RACE 9. Post time for the nightcap is 4:18 PM. A full field of older Fillies and Mares will go eight and one-half grassy furlongs, under $16,000 NW3L conditions.

Complete coverage on RadioStPete.com, including the call from announcer Jason Beem, starts at 4:15.

SLIME QUEEN (5) is well spotted here and is due for a wake up today. She drops in to face $16,000 company after running with $25,000 and $32,000 rivals in her last trio of attempts, with very quick pace fractions. This Mare gets class relief and ace turf rider Pablo Morales takes the mount for trainer Jon Arnett (21% winners in claiming races), improvement is expected. This is her best chance to score since coming to the Downs at the start of the season. 

THE BET  $10 to win ($10) on SLIME QUEEN (5) and a $3 exacta part-wheel with the choice and three runners, up and down. ($18) Using MUSETTA (1), SPEED SALSA (2), and TOWERING GAZE (10)    5/1,2,10 -1,2,10/5     Total Bet $28   GOOD LUCK!

PREVIOUS RESULTS  3/5/22  Lost $32, the bankroll is now $957.10.



Saturday, March 5, 2022

GP: Prevalence and In Italian Win First Two Legs of Rainbow 6

Prevalence (4), at 5-1, and In Italian (9), at 5-2, won Saturday's  eighth and ninth races respectively, to start the Rainbow  6 and Late Pick  5 at Gulfstream Park.

The eighth race was a $62,500 optional claimer at one mile on dirt. Betting on the Rainbow 6 was $516,609. The carryover coming in was $150,717.

The ninth race was the Honey Fox at one mile on turf for fillies and mares 4-YO and up. Betting on the Late Pick 5 was $1,331,831.

Still to come are the Gulfstream Park Mile on dirt for 4-yo and up; the MacDiarmida (Grade 2) at 1 3/8 miles on turf for 4-YO and up;  the Fountain of  Youth (Grade 2) at 1-1/16  miles on dirt for 3-YO;  and the Herecomesthebride at one mile on  turf for 3-YO fillies.

Fountain of Youth Notes: Rainbow 6

Gulfstream Park's Saturday card has a carryover of $150,717 on the Rainbow 6.

The 20 cents per combination-only  bet will be on  races eight through 13 with the sequence scheduled to start at 3:40 p.m.

On Sunday,  Gulfstream will have a mandatory payout of the Rainbow 6  jackpot--regardless of the number of tickets  with all six winning horses.

The jackpot consists of the entire coming-in carryover plus  80  percent of the day's Rainbow 6 bet (20 percent takeout).

Gulfstream usually pays out the jackpot only on days when there is just one Rainbow  6  ticket with all six winners,

When there are multiple tickets with the winners on non-mandatory days, such as today, Gulfstream  takes out 20 percent  of the day's  bet.  It then divides 56 percent of that bet among winning tickets and adds  24 percent to the carryover.




 

Fountain of Youth Notes: Weather, Scratches

Gulfstream Park's Fountain of Youth card is underway, with conditions listed as Fast and Firm.

The Weather Channel forecast is for just a 2 percent chance of rain during the remaining racing hours.

This link to the Equibase Web site has scratches and other program changes for today at Gulfstream.  It will update automatically for any  additional  changes. It has click-ons for handicapping materials.  Some is for free. Some, such asPast Performances, is at cost.

Gulfstream's Saturday Carryovers

 

Two carryovers are on the racing card at Gulfstream Park Saturday.

The Super Hi-5 has a $6,624 carryover in race 1.
Race 8 starts the Rainbow 6 near a 3:40 PM post time. That carryover sits at $150,717


 

In Friday's racing action, 44 runners entered the gates in the last 6 races, one favorite entered the winners circle, while three races were off at 6:1, 6:1 and 11:1 wins. $169,550 was wagered on the Rainbow 6, resulting in 25 winners of $3,829.36

All sources track handle was $9.11 million Friday.

We expect brisk betting today at Gulfstream Park, with 13 races planned for the Fountain of Youth.

Good Luck!



Fountain of Youth Tops Saturday GP Card

HRFLA Staff Report

The $400,000 Fountain of Youth (Grade 2) for  3-year-olds is one of nine stakes races at  Gulfstream Park on Saturday.

Those races are  part of a 13-race card, with first post of  12:10  p.m.


The Fountain of Youth, at 1 1/6 miles on dirt, is the 12th race with scheduled post at  5:42 p.m.

It is a second round points qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby (Grade 1).  That  1 1/4  mile dirt stakes will be on May 6 a Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

The first four Fountain of  Youth  finishers will receive 50, 20, 10 and 5 points respectively.  It is likely that about 30 points will be needed to qualify for  one of the 20 spots in the Kentucky Derby field.

A full field of 12  horses is expected for the  Fountain of Youth.  Simplification, Emmanuel, Rattle N Roll and High Oak are among likely favorites.

Beginning later this morning we will have preview stories on the Fountain of Youth, including  coming-in point totals of top contenders, and stories on several of today's other Gulfstream stakes. 

BAUER'S SATURDAY BETS: FAST & FIRM at TAMPA BAY DOWNS

 By Bob Bauer

Saturday brings fast and firm conditions and a ten race card with abundant sunshine to greet horseplayers today. The first Post time is scheduled for 12:16 PM.

Tampa Bay Downs has live Thoroughbred racing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Easter), until closing day May 7.


The play for the day is in Race 5, Post time is 2:17 PM. Live coverage on RadioStPete.com, including the call from announcer Jason Beem, will start at 2:14. 

Three year-olds and up will go eight and one-half furlongs on the main track under $8,000 NW2L conditions. 

ANGELUS DIAMOND (3) appears to have a good chance here, dropping in to face condition claiming foes for the first time. A son of GORMLEY (MALIBU MOON), this sophomore has natural early speed, he wired a group of $16,000 Maiden Claimers on the lawn back on December 22. He should find himself with an early lead with this field and could go all the way.
He had a pair of races after the Maiden win that are throw-outs. The first was on an artificial track at Gulfstream Park with $50,000 company. Then, he ran over his head again with $20,000 rivals on the sod. He's at his lowest level of competition here ($8,000) and worth a bet at 12/1 on the Morning line.

THE BET  $10 win and place on ANGELUS DIAMOND (3) and a $2 three horse exacta box ($12) with that one and SKILLFUL (5) and STAYIN OR SRTAYIN (9). 3,5,9  Total Bet $32   GOOD LUCK!

PREVIOUS RESULTS:  3/4/22  Our win and place wagers went down when our choice was rank and ran poorly. However, the other runners in the exacta box came through. Collected $91.60 on the $32 total bet, a profit of $59.60. The bankroll is now $989.10.






Friday, March 4, 2022

BAUER'S FRIDAY BETS: FAST & FIRM at TAMPA BAY DOWNS

 By Bob Bauer

The Downs starts off the weekend with a nine race program and sunny skies. The first Post time is scheduled for 12:13 PM. Conditions are fast and firm.

Tampa Bay Downs has live racing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Easter), until closing day on May 7.

Friday's feature is RACE 5. Post time is 2:13 PM. A wide open field, full of $25,000 Maiden Claimers will try to graduate at a mile on the lawn. This race has a key position in the sequence of the racing card. It anchors the early Pick 5 bet and kicks off the late one. A longshot winner in this event could result in a hefty haul for some lucky player, possibly in both wagers. 

 Live coverage on RadioStPete.com, including the call from announcer Jason Beem starts at 2:10. 

LET'S TRY AN ALAIS (4) may be able to score here, after a dull effort at first asking. Improvement is expected today as this Darien Rodriguez trainee gets blinkers on for his second career attempt. This red hot outfit (32% winners in Tampa) excels with second time grass runners (33%) and first time blinkers (31%). Stalwart jockey Antonio Gallardo rides for the first time, he wins at 25% for this barn. A lot to like with these numbers, a square price at 9/2 on the Morning line.

THE BET  $10 win and place ($20) on LET'S TRY AN ALIAS (4) and a $2 three horse box ($12) with that one and BOURBON BROWN (3) and ASCENDING MOON (6)   3,4,6,  Total Bet $32     GOOD LUCK!

PREVIOUS RESULTS  3/2/22  Lost $37, the bankroll is now $929.50. 



Thursday, March 3, 2022

Thursday's Gulfstream's Racing; Carryovers

 

Gulfstream Park plans 9 horse races Thursday.

First post time is 1:05 P.M.
Last post will be approximately 5:08 PM.
There are no stakes races on the card.

There are two carryovers on the race day.

Race 4 starts the Rainbow 6 near a 2:35 PM post time. That carryover is $70,010. The Super High 5 wager is carried over at $4,623 in race #1 today. That wager is $1 and requires the finishing order of the first 5 horses – not an easy bet.

In Wednesday’s racing action, 8 winners collected on the Rainbow 6 wager earning $7,201.18 each. Just two favorites won on the day, but winners at 5:1, 6:1 and 8:1 in the Rainbow races culled out many bettor's chances. $100,190 was wagered on the Rainbow 6. All sources track handle was $5.25 million Wednesday.

Tampa Bay Raises Purses Second Time in Meet

Citing unspecified increases in wagering handle,Tampa Bay Downs raised purses on overnight races twice last month.

The increases are for all races except stakes and they began on Feb. 10 and Feb. 25 at the Oldsmar Fla., track. Both increases were for  six percent or about $1,000  per race.

For example, on Wednesday Feb. 23, Tampa Bay had nine races with total purses of $173,500--for an average of $19,277 per race. 


 

On its next race day, Friday Feb. 25 it had nine races with total purses of $180,080 for an average of $20,008 per race.

The increases continue an upward trend that saw Tampa Bay hike overnight purses four times during the 2020-2021 meet.

“Several factors have contributed to our ability to raise purse money again for our horsemen,” said Peter Berube, the track’s Vice President & General Manager. “First and foremost is the quality product our horsemen continue to provide, which has led to an increase in wagering handle."


He added: 
“Our Racing Office, headed by Racing Secretary Allison De Luca, works diligently to provide competitive races with large fields that attract bettors both on-track and from our simulcast outlets around the country. We have also enjoyed good weather much of the season, which has been reflected in our 

attendance figures."


Tampa Bay Downs had total handle of $12,129,779 on its Feb. 12 Festival Preview Day card--headed by the Sam F. Davis Stakes (Grade 3) for 3-year-olds. That was the seventh highest handle in Tampa Bay Down's history.

Track officials are optimistic the March 12 Festival Day card, which includes the Grade 2, $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby for 3-year-old Triple Crown prospects and three other graded stakes. Those races could exceed the track record of $15,229,287 set on March 6, 2021--last year's  Festival  Day.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

BAUER'S WEDNESDAY BETS: FAST & FIRM at TAMPA BAY DOWNS

 By Bob Bauer

A nine race card begins this month's Thoroughbred action in Oldsmar. Conditions are fast and firm, the first Post time is scheduled for 12:15 PM.

Tampa Bay Downs has live racing every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (except Easter), until closing day May 7.

The play for today is in RACE 5. A field of lawn loving sprinters will go five grassy furlongs under $16,000 Optional Claiming NW1X conditions.

Post time is 2:18 PM. Live coverage on RadioStPete.com, including the call from announcer Jason Beem, starts at 2:15.

SKIPPY'S STRIKE (6) is well spotted with this group, he has a class advantage that points out his chances for a win. This eight year old Gelding showed his ability two races back on January 23, earning the best figure at this distance, beating $32,000 rivals. After that, he was seventh in the $100,000 Turf Dash Stakes, a too tough assignment.

He meets $16,000 company here. The class relief and recent sharpness make him the one to beat.  Top tier turf rider Castenon is aboard for trainer Kerri Raven. They are currently winning at a 33% clip together.

THE BET:  $25 to win ($25) on SKIPPY'S STRIKE (6) and a $2 three horse exacta box ($12) with that one and SAVVY LAYLA (2) and FOX ROX (4) 2,4,6.   Total Bet $37  GOOD LUCK!

PREVIOUS RESULTS:  2/27/22;   Lost $32, the bankroll is now $966.50 

Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Gulfstream Park Wednesday Racing, 1:00 Post

After being dark on Monday and Tuesday, Gulfstream Park will resume live racing on Wednesday with eight races and first post of 1:00 p.m.

Gulfstream will have a one-day-old carryover of   $45,968 on its Rainbow 6.

This link to the Equibase Web site has the  Gulfstream entries for Wednesday.

https://www.equibase.com/static/entry/index.html?SAP=TN

The link will update automatically for scratches and other program changes. It has  click-ons to obtain handicapping material. Some is free. Some, including past performances, is at cost.

The 20 cents per combination-only bet will be on races three to eight, with the sequence scheduled to start at 2:01 p.m.