1/17 (GP): Florida Sunshine Millions

[Kasept]

5th (2:36) Florida Sunshine Millions Sprint S.

6 Furlongs | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $100,000

1 Happy My Way Bravo J 117 L
2 Grande Shores Zayas E J 119 L
3 Sam Sparkle Rosario J 117 L
4 Yogi Berra Prado E S 117 L
5 Brothersofthetime Saez L 117 L
6 Puntrooskie Hernandez R M 117 L
7 Weekend Hideaway Castellano J J 119 L



6th (3:05) Florida Sunshine Millions Turf S.

1 1/16 Miles (Turf) | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $100,000

1 Saint Pierre Prado E S 117 L
2 Start Up Zimmerman R 117 L
3 Best Plan Yet Rios J M 119 L
4 Iron Power Ortiz J L 117 L
5 Hobbs Lanerie C J 117 L
6 Bad Debt Lopez P 119 L
7 Manchurian High Saez L 119 L
8 Decisive Moment Castillo L A 117 L
9 Reporting Star Castellano J J 117 L
10 Breitling Flyer Contreras L 117 L



8th (4:03) Florida Sunshine Millions Distaff S.

7 Furlongs | Fillies and Mares | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $150,000

1 Girlaboutown Ortiz J L 117 L
2 Wildcat Lily Lopez P 117 L
3 Dreamlicious Saez L 117 Blk-Off L
4 Tapit's World Velazquez J R 117 L
5 Toasting Castellano J J 119 L
6 Sheer Drama Bravo J 119 L
7 Golden Production Lezcano J 117 L
8 My Pal Chrisy Gonzales J J 117 L
9 Puddifoot Leyva J C 117 L
10 Flutterby Panici L 117 L
11 Dame Dorothy Prado E S 123 L
12 Devil's Cave Rosario J 117 L
13 Swinger's Party Zayas E J 119 L



9th (4:32) Florida Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf S.

1 1/16 Miles (Turf) | Fillies and Mares | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $100,000

1 Light Bringer Goncalves L R 117 L
2 Pink Poppy Leparoux J R 117 L
3 Speed Seeker Contreras L 119 L
4 Peace Talk Lanerie C J 117 L
5 Salamera Lezcano J 117 L
6 Waterway Run Castellano J J 117 L
7 Rock On Baby Zayas E J 117 L
8 Awesome Flower Rosario J 117 L
9 E B Ryder Velazquez J R 117 Blk-Off L
10 Effie Trinket Lopez P 117 L
11 Dame Dorothy Saez L 117 L



10th (5:01) Florida Sunshine Millions Classic S.

1 1/8 Miles | Open | 4 Year Olds And Up Stakes | Purse: $250,000

1 Sr. Quisqueyano Zayas E J 117 L
2 East Hall Saez L 123 L
3 I'm Steppin' It Up Caraballo J C 117 L
4 Transparent Castellano J J 117 L
5 Wildcat Red Rosario J 117 L
6 Catholic Cowboy Lopez P 119 L

[Easy Goer Otis]

The card-capping 11th race was fun to watch and one that is worth analyzing further.

My immediate impression was that if was if I was Team Valor, I would run ANIMAL KRACKER on dirt next.

Same sire as Animal Kingdom (Leroidsanimeaux) and he looks like he would love more distance. Impressive colt and one to watch.

ANIMAL KINGDOM's first race as a 2YO was in Sept 2010 in a Msw29k at Arlington Park in a 8.5f dirt race originally scheduled for the turf. He finished a fast charging 2nd with a BSF of 67.

Then his original trainer, Wayne Catalano, kept him on dirt and moved him up to a Msw 46k at Keeneland in October where he improved to 84 BSF and won easily.

Then Graham Motion took over and trained him seemingly with turf in mind, entering him a 1m turf OC 50k at GP in March after a 5-month layoff, where he finished 2nd (BSF 83).

Later that month AK dominates the 9f G3 Spiral with Alan Garcia aboard with a 94 BSF.

Next race, he wins the 10f Derby under Johnny V, flying down the stretch 6-wide. BSF 103.

Deja vu all over again with ANIMAL KRACKER? I'm sure Team Valor is dusting off the blueprints from 2011...

Otis

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by Easy Goer Otis

The card-capping 11th race was fun to watch and one that is worth analyzing further.

My immediate impression was that if was if I was Team Valor, I would run ANIMAL KRACKER on dirt next.

Same sire as Animal Kingdom (Leroidsanimeaux) and he looks like he would love more distance. Impressive colt and one to watch.

ANIMAL KINGDOM's first race as a 2YO was in Sept 2010 in a Msw29k at Arlington Park in a 8.5f dirt race originally scheduled for the turf. He finished a fast charging 2nd with a BSF of 67.

Then his original trainer, Wayne Catalano, kept him on dirt and moved him up to a Msw 46k at Keeneland in October where he improved to 84 BSF and won easily.

Then Graham Motion took over and trained him seemingly with turf in mind, entering him a 1m turf OC 50k at GP in March after a 5-month layoff, where he finished 2nd (BSF 83).

Later that month AK dominates the 9f G3 Spiral with Alan Garcia aboard with a 94 BSF.

Next race, he wins the 10f Derby under Johnny V, flying down the stretch 6-wide. BSF 103.

Deja vu all over again with ANIMAL KRACKER? I'm sure Team Valor is dusting off the blueprints from 2011...

Otis

Animal Kingdom's first dirt race was the Derby. His previous starts were on synthetic and turf surfaces.

I do agree and think they will eventually try the dirt with Animal Kracker.

[Easy Goer Otis]

Thanks for the edit, Bogey!

O

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by Easy Goer Otis

Thanks for the edit, Bogey!

O

No prob, he's definitely one to keep an eye on. Nice catch.