SAT - Gulfstream (Opening Day - Entire Card); Tampa (Opener PK4)

[Bogey]

I am still getting use to Gulfstream Park opening up before the new year. Gulfstream will be under a new renovation that will include an actual grandstand for racing fans to lure future Breeders' Cups and year round racing. It feels like this project won't be completed until 2020.

Gulfstream starts with the Claiming Crown that has produced full fields with plenty of options. Add to mix that almost every runner has an unfamiliar jockey assigned. Michael Maker looks to make an impact with at least one runner in every Claiming Crown race. The card kicks off with three interesting races on the Turf, two for juveniles. Horseplayers have their hands full to say the least, but there are some opportunities for a big score.

Tampa Bay Downs also gets underway with a solid juvenile card that features the Sandpiper for fillies at six furlongs. Racing is in full swing in the Sunshine State.


Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM


R1 - MSW 52k (Turf 8F)

#2 Money Madness (12-1) - Rocco Jr. rode especially well on Turf at the Churchill meeting this fall.
#7 Divine Luck (5-1) - Improves with better draw and hood. WON $7.00
#5 Bramley (12-1) - Expecting a step forward after decent debut.
#1 Dawn Glory (GB) (3-1) - Should be forwardly placed throughout. 2ND

R2 - MSW 52k (Turf 2yo 8.5F)

#5 Bold Dance (10-1) - No chance in debut after the terrible break and was shipped to So Fla right after. Expecting big turnaround on Turf debut. WON $18.00
#3 Overwhelming (8-1) - Got two wet dirt courses to start career and Phipps homebred looks ready here.
#1 Vespato (3-1) - Solid 2nd in 1st Turf try from the same post. 2ND
#11 Amen Kitten (6-1) - Another wide draw hurts his chances. Note: Rocco picks up the mount 3RD

R3 - OC 75k/N1X (Turf 2yo 8F)

#5 Cerro (Ire) (6-1) - I'll forgive Pilgrim try on the yielding course. 4TH
#1 Undrafted (5-2) - Should get a cozy rail trip. WON $7.80
#8 Ginger Goose (GB) (3-1) - Returns to Turf and Group 2 effort wins this.
#4 Leveraged Loan (8-1) - Better draw should help the cause.

PK3 - 1 2 3 5 7 11 / 3 5 / 1 4 5 8 = $48 PAID $187.70

R4 - Express 100k

#8 Island Sunset (6-1) - Plenty of speed lined up and will get 1st run.
#9 Cover Price (3-1) - Another one the fits and gets set up.
#5 Tiban (5-1) - Has the best chance of the speed to hang around. WON $6.20
#10 Pot of Gold (10-1) - Sits back and uncorks a late rally. 2ND

R5 - Iron Horse 100k

#13 Brother Bird (6-1) - Looks to be forwardly placed turning for home for the short stretch. WON $9.80
#2 He's Spectacular (3-1) - Trainer has won two of three with less than a week layoff.
#9 Awesome Mich (12-1) - Ness has the 6yr old in good form and fits here.
#1 Follow the Leader (10-1) - Proven at the distance with a high win % on the dirt. 3RD

R6 - Rapid Transit 100k

#5 Off the Jak (10-1) - Great draw for theft attempt. 2ND
#7 Pep Hughes (6-1) - Know the distance well and has top connections now.
#2 Coosada (7-2) - Popular claimer always brings it.
#13 Bernie the Maestro (4-1) - Still capable of firing a big one. WON $7.40

R7 - Glass Slipper 100k

#2 Cat's Got Legs (8-1) - Walder always comes ready for this meeting. 4TH
#6 Starship Truffles (6-1) - Anything close to most recent effort gets it done here. WON $12.20
#11 Easy Ending (12-1) - Rudy tried open company in last and has enough speed to make an impact.
#13 Tamarind Hall (3-1) - Former G3 winner is heading in the wrong direction. Tricky read.

R8 - Tiara 125k (Turf 8.5F)

#8 Malibu Yankee (12-1) - Comes flying late after getting nice set up. 2ND
#14 Silver Screamer (5-2) - Obvious choice has handled the outside draw before.
#11 Anisley (20-1) - Crazy price for sharp turf outfit.
#2 Juanita (5-1) - Class relief, Castellano, and draw help chances.

R9 - Emerald 125k (Turf 8.5F)

#1 Nikki's Sandcastle (3-1) - In career form and will be hard to deny. WON $6.80
#5 King David (4-1) - Claim of the year validated G1 win with nice 2nd in G3 Commonwealth. 4TH
#2 King Kreesa (6-1) - Rosario will try and hold them off late.
#8 Exclusive Strike (10-1) - Yes he's 0 for 7 in the exacta at GP, but can't ignore off recent form. 33RD

R10 - Jewel 200k

#8 Kings Over (15-1) - Has kept solid company and it seems like the drop will make the difference.
#2 Private Tale (3-1) - The only question is will he stay the nine panels. Logical. 4TH
#10 Flatter This (4-1) - His last two on fast dirt has produced BSF's of 90 and 94. 3RD
#12 Tuvia's Force (20-1) - With a better draw, he would have been my top pick. Needs trip.

PK5 - 2 5 7 / 2 6 11 / 8 11 14 / 1 5 / 2 8 10 = $81 for $.50

PK4 - 2 6 11 13 / 2 7 8 11 14 / 1 5 / 2 8 10 = $60 for $.50


Tampa Bay Downs POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM


R7 - Sandpiper 75k (2yo f 6F)

#5 R Free Roll (5-2) 3RD
#6 Cor Cor (4-1) WON $5.00
#2 Over the Counter (10-1) 4TH
#3 Vitameta (7-2) 2ND

R8 - MSW 20k (Turf 2yo f 8F)

#1 Sea of Laughter (9-5) - Motion knows how to get these types ready in 1st U.S. starts. WON $3.40
#6 Rose of Tralee (8-1)
#2 Don't Tell Lou (5-1)
#9 Beer Goggles (12-1)

R9 - OC 75k/N1X (2yo 5.5F)

#8 Good Tickled (2-1)
#1 Exactness (7-2) 3RD
#5 Mind Spell (5-2) 2ND
#4 Pyritedan (8-1) 4TH

R10 - MSW 20k (Turf 2yo 8.5F)

#5 Fire Guard (7-5) - Nice to see D. Coa having a live runner. WON #3.80
#4 Daddy in the Dark (6-1) - Eligible to wake up call on the turf. 2ND
#6 Majestic Breeze (5-2) - Improved on switch to the lawn.
#9 World Traveler (6-1) - Turf try after two below par dirt attempts. 3RD

PK4 - 1 2 3 5 6 / 1 6 / 1 4 5 8 / 4 5 6 = $60 for $.50

Good Racing Luck

[jms62]

Good Luck today Gus. I looked at that Late P4 and I think I have a better chance handicapping the Power Ball. It is Brutal and should pay a fortune.

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by jms62

Good Luck today Gus. I looked at that Late P4 and I think I have a better chance handicapping the Power Ball. It is Brutal and should pay a fortune.

JMS, I hear ya!!! Should be interesting, but definitely worth a shot. Good luck today.

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by arizonadave

Gus, Gulfstream has a 10 cent pick 7 today that must go.$100,000 in the pot.

Dave, I saw that and I'll probably play a small ticket. Good luck today.

[Bogey]

We're off to a familiar beginning.

1st race - fractions 20.72 for the 1st quarter in a Turf route.

I'm sure they'll have this corrected before 2nd race.

[Kasept]

Nice $200+ tri in the 2nd Gus keying Bolf Dance! That gets the day rolling..

[casp0555]

#5 Bold Dance (10-1) - No chance in debut after the terrible break and was shipped to So Fla right after. Expecting big turnaround on Turf debut.

Nice one Gus.... bring the P3 home!!

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Bogey

PK3 - 1 2 3 5 7 11 / 3 5 / 1 4 5 8 = $48

Nice Gus! $187.70

[Bogey]

Thanks, Casp and Steve - Hopefully can keep it going throughout the card. Hope some jumped aboard.

[lazytom]

gus- damn your on fire, sweet

[EPB]

Couldn't get you home in the final race, but nice day none-the-less.

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by lazytom

gus- damn your on fire, sweet

Thanks, Tom - solid day but came up short at the end. Ramsey's cleaned house again.