Rain has been falling at times at Gulfstream Park on Saturday morning.
But all of the day's scheduled for turf races remain on that surface which is listed as good.
The dirt track is lised as fast.
First post is 12:00 p.m. for a 12-race card.
We will have on-site coverage including a preview of the Holy Bull (Grade 2) which is the 12th and final race with scheduled post of 5:49 p.m.
-Jim Freer
Saturday, February 3, 2018
Bauer's Bets: Fast & Firm at Tampa, Saturday's Play of the Day
Today's play is in Race 8, 5 furlongs on the sod for $16,000 Optional Claimers, NW1X. EPIC DRAMA (4) looks to be the one to catch at 6/1 on the morning line for the powerful Bennett Barn. Other contenders are: GO CHRISTIAN GO (5), TOP HAT CITY (6) and MALIBU SECRET (8). Bet $10 to win on EPIC DRAMA (4). Play a 50 cent trifecta box 4,5,6,8. Total Bet $22. Good Luck.
Friday, February 2, 2018
Horses to Watch: Debut Edition
Horses to Watch is a new and regular HorseRacingFLA feature
Some of our “Watch” horses are coming off recent wins at Gulfstream Park or at Tampa Bay Downs and appear to be candidates for repeat wins. Others had a recent race with a troubled trip and could be ready for a big effort next time out. We will report on when these horses will race again, and then report their results.
We will post Horses to watch in the news section of our Web site and in the Hoses to Watch section and in our blog, which can both be accessed on the menu bar at the top of the home page of this Web site
Gulfstream Park – Jim Freer
Heavenhasmynikki is the Ohio-bred filly that Ron Paolucci of Loooch Racing Stables wanted to make her career first start in a Breeders’ Cup race.
That was the Juvenile Fillies Turf last Nov. 4 at Del Mar. One week prior to the race, Breeders’ Cup stewards said “no,” citing the filly’s lack of experience.
So, the high-profile Paolucci turned to option two—a six-furlong MSW dirt race for Ohio-breeds on Oct. 31 at Mahoning Valley. She was sent off at 3-10 in the nine-horse field and won by 5 ¼ lengths in the day’s third race. She earned a Brisket Speed Figure of 81—solid for a 2-year-old.
For a second start, Paolucci and trainer Anthony Quartarolo put Heavenhasmynikki in a 6-furlong S75,000 optional claimer at Gulfstream on Jan. 15.
It was the third race, with several horses that had run in stakes.
With Tyler Gaffalione riding, Heavenhasmynikki taced on the inside in the stretch and edged favored Toni Ann’s Miracle by a head. At 3-1, she won in 1:10.81and earned a 92 Brisnet figure
.
The third start for Heavenhasmynkki will be this Saturday’s Forward Gal (Grade 2) at seven furlongs on dirt at Gulfstream. She is 6-1 in the morning liner in an eight-horse field, and has displayed a stalking style that could prove to her benefit.
Luis Saez, who leads Gulfstream jockeys, in wins, will ride Heavenhasmynikki. Gaffalione is staying with 9=5 morning line favorite Miss Mo Mentum, trained by Mark Casse.
On Dec. 9 at Gulfstream Miss Mo Mentum won by 10 1/4
lengths in the Hut Hut Stakes. That one mile race for Florida-breds was run on the dirt listed as sloppy. Clear skies are in the forecast for Saturday.
*Paden overcame a pile of trouble to finish second in a 14-horse field in the 12th race this past Sunday, Jan, 28, at\ Gulfstream.
That otherwise non-descript $6,250 claimer as noteworthy in that it was the final race in the Rainbow 6 on a day when the carryover and the day’s bet created a poll of almost $16 million.
Paden was the 9-2 second choice. He reared in the air at the start and was near the back of the pack until thr turn in the 6 ½ furlong dirt race.
The son of Cowboy Cal, began passing horses under Gaffalione. He continued his surge, even though Gaffalione lost his whip near the top of the stretch.
Paden finished second—1 ¼ lengths behind 36-1 shot Forest Gator who had been loose on the lead.
Paden trained by Michael Maker, likely will be well-backed in his next start especially if it is at $$6,250.
Even though the return might not be high, he could be a good Win prospect. And he should be a key horse in exacta ad
trifecta handicapping.
.
Tampa Bay Downs -- By Bob Bauer
Jo Jo’s Dream from the potent RalpZadie outfit (25% winners in Tampa) had a bad start and was last in a field of ten at the break, in Race 10 at Tampa on Jan. 27.
The five-year-old gelding then had to race from off the pace and really had no chance, and finished eighth at one mile on turf. This one has run his best races when able to get involved in the pace early, although he has won before without an early lead.
He was sent off (third choice) at 4-1 and clearly fits with $16,000 claimers. Might be really dangerous if he finds a field lacking early speed rivals.
Twin Channel gave a good account of herself in her debut in Race 6 at Tampa on Jan. 26.
This sophomore miss went in the gate at 42-1 under veteran Scott Spieth and led the field of ten fillies on a merry chase, getting caught near the wire by the highly regarded favorite, Scat Gal, and finishing second by a half length in the 1 1/16 mile turf race.
Trainer Stephen Lyster had Twin Channel ready and with expected improvement this lass shouldn’t be a Maiden for long. She is bred up and down for grass, being the daughter of English Channel out of a Galileo mare.
Horses to Watch is a new and regular HorseRacingFLA feature
Some of our “Watch” horses are coming off recent wins at Gulfstream Park or at Tampa Bay Downs and appear to be candidates for repeat wins. Others had a recent race with a troubled trip and could be ready for a big effort next time out. We will report on when these horses will race again, and then report their results.
We will post Horses to watch in the news section of our Web site and in the Hoses to Watch section and in our blog, which can both be accessed on the menu bar at the top of the home page of this Web site
Gulfstream Park – Jim Freer
Heavenhasmynikki is the Ohio-bred filly that Ron Paolucci of Loooch Racing Stables wanted to make her career first start in a Breeders’ Cup race.
That was the Juvenile Fillies Turf last Nov. 4 at Del Mar. One week prior to the race, Breeders’ Cup stewards said “no,” citing the filly’s lack of experience.
So, the high-profile Paolucci turned to option two—a six-furlong MSW dirt race for Ohio-breeds on Oct. 31 at Mahoning Valley. She was sent off at 3-10 in the nine-horse field and won by 5 ¼ lengths in the day’s third race. She earned a Brisket Speed Figure of 81—solid for a 2-year-old.
For a second start, Paolucci and trainer Anthony Quartarolo put Heavenhasmynikki in a 6-furlong S75,000 optional claimer at Gulfstream on Jan. 15.
It was the third race, with several horses that had run in stakes.
With Tyler Gaffalione riding, Heavenhasmynikki taced on the inside in the stretch and edged favored Toni Ann’s Miracle by a head. At 3-1, she won in 1:10.81and earned a 92 Brisnet figure
.
The third start for Heavenhasmynkki will be this Saturday’s Forward Gal (Grade 2) at seven furlongs on dirt at Gulfstream. She is 6-1 in the morning liner in an eight-horse field, and has displayed a stalking style that could prove to her benefit.
Luis Saez, who leads Gulfstream jockeys, in wins, will ride Heavenhasmynikki. Gaffalione is staying with 9=5 morning line favorite Miss Mo Mentum, trained by Mark Casse.
On Dec. 9 at Gulfstream Miss Mo Mentum won by 10 1/4
lengths in the Hut Hut Stakes. That one mile race for Florida-breds was run on the dirt listed as sloppy. Clear skies are in the forecast for Saturday.
*Paden overcame a pile of trouble to finish second in a 14-horse field in the 12th race this past Sunday, Jan, 28, at\ Gulfstream.
That otherwise non-descript $6,250 claimer as noteworthy in that it was the final race in the Rainbow 6 on a day when the carryover and the day’s bet created a poll of almost $16 million.
Paden was the 9-2 second choice. He reared in the air at the start and was near the back of the pack until thr turn in the 6 ½ furlong dirt race.
The son of Cowboy Cal, began passing horses under Gaffalione. He continued his surge, even though Gaffalione lost his whip near the top of the stretch.
Paden finished second—1 ¼ lengths behind 36-1 shot Forest Gator who had been loose on the lead.
Paden trained by Michael Maker, likely will be well-backed in his next start especially if it is at $$6,250.
Even though the return might not be high, he could be a good Win prospect. And he should be a key horse in exacta ad
trifecta handicapping.
.
Tampa Bay Downs -- By Bob Bauer
Jo Jo’s Dream from the potent RalpZadie outfit (25% winners in Tampa) had a bad start and was last in a field of ten at the break, in Race 10 at Tampa on Jan. 27.
The five-year-old gelding then had to race from off the pace and really had no chance, and finished eighth at one mile on turf. This one has run his best races when able to get involved in the pace early, although he has won before without an early lead.
He was sent off (third choice) at 4-1 and clearly fits with $16,000 claimers. Might be really dangerous if he finds a field lacking early speed rivals.
Twin Channel gave a good account of herself in her debut in Race 6 at Tampa on Jan. 26.
This sophomore miss went in the gate at 42-1 under veteran Scott Spieth and led the field of ten fillies on a merry chase, getting caught near the wire by the highly regarded favorite, Scat Gal, and finishing second by a half length in the 1 1/16 mile turf race.
Trainer Stephen Lyster had Twin Channel ready and with expected improvement this lass shouldn’t be a Maiden for long. She is bred up and down for grass, being the daughter of English Channel out of a Galileo mare.
Hear Us on WDBFRadio.com at 3:30 Today
HorseRacingFLA editor Jim Freer will be a guest from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Easterrn today on"It's Post Time" on Internet-only radio station WDBF
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Jim will join hosts J.J. Graci and Samm Graci in talking about last Saturday's Pegasus World up and tomorrow's Holy Bull at Gulfstream Pk.
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Jim will join hosts J.J. Graci and Samm Graci in talking about last Saturday's Pegasus World up and tomorrow's Holy Bull at Gulfstream Pk.
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