SUN - Gulfstream opener (Full Card)

[Bogey]

Great winter racing begins today at Gulfstream Park. Personally, it's the track I've attended the most and have had the most success at. I'll be there for 10 days in February, with the Fountain of Youth being the crescendo. Outstanding opening day card to wager on.

I can't believe it's been five years since they remodeled the track. I remember it like yesterday being there for the 2005 opener in temporary tents watching the 1st race. I had the #1 horse who was 22-1 turning for home with a seven lengths lead only to notice that the gate crew could not move the starting gate. The race was declared a non race. The day ended up much better when Judith's Wild Rush scored at 4-1 in the feature.



Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES - FAST / FIRM


R1 – MSW 45k

#9 Marias Pass – Blinkers on after ducking out in debut.
#7 Grand Captain – Cali invader has been working steady for 1st dirt try. WON
#1 Causeway’s Kin – Barn scores at 34% with new arrivals. 2ND
#4 Inheritor (Ger) – Might find himself on the lead all alone.

R2 – Clm 40k

#7 Green Vegas – I like the company he's been facing across town. 4TH
#5 Unbridled Heat – Looks to get a nice stalking trip. 2ND
#8 Mannington – Has done well here in the past. WON
#1 Thisonesforruthie – Elvis has no choice but to send him early.

R3 – Clm 25k (Turf 8F) NO CONTEST

#5 Thewifedoesntknow – Drops and goes on the lawn for top connections.
#7 In the Money – This filly might just want the grass and upgrades pilot.
#1 Frozen Cocktail – She’s always been backed at the windows and could get a cozy inside trip under Leparoux.
#3 Cake Walk – Her turf try was solid, but she should have company on the front end.

R4 – MSW 45k

#3 Grosse Pointe Anne – (BEST BET) Will be tough to deny with a clean trip.
#10 Alluring Power – Seems like she’ll enjoy the extra real estate. 2ND
#12 Inner Groove – Must overcome wide draw, but Pletcher high % 2nd out. 3RD
#6 In This Life – Would not be surprised with a big race, using in multi wagers.

R5 – Clm 50k (Turf 8.5F)

#10 Encanto Park – Has been freshened up for Weaver. Fits well 2ND
#1 SCR
#11 Mini Mom – Dangerous off the layoff and will be ignored on at the windows.
#6 Rajpur Road – Steps up in competition after winning last 3 of 4.
#4 Creative Design - Not sure what happened in last start, but capable nonetheless.

R6 – OC62k / N2X

#6 Headache – Just keeps on improving for high % outfit.
#5 Sincero – I really liked his comeback race and eligible to improve. 4TH
#9 Saratoga Sinner – 2 for 2 at GP including the G3 Holy Bull.
#12 Birdrun – Has the speed to handle the outside post. 2ND

R7 – OC80k / N3X (Turf 8F)

#4 Blues Street – Versatile runner will be in good position turning for home. Loves distance. WON
#10 Codeword (Ire) – Lit up the toteboard in return race at the Big A.
#1 Americain – Had enough of graded company and Pletcher cuts him back. 3RD
#11 Broad River – Consistent sort likes to be towards the front.

R8 – G3 Hal’s Hope

#2 Quality Road – The only thing that can beat him is himself. WON
#3 Helinski – Nice comeback race and Leparoux fits his style.
#5 Le Grand Cru – Coming off back to back G3 victories, but faces a different animal today.
#8 Spin Master – Expect him a make a nice account for himself for a minor share.

R9 – MSW 45k

#9 Tiz a Theme – (Great Value) Most experienced runner and Wilkes lethal route to sprint (37%). 15-1 ML
#8 Tahitian Warrior – Like the works and the connections seem confident. WON
#5 Gone Dixie Gone – Showed some speed before tiring in last.
#7 Stormy Ocean – 2nd in debut to repeat winner. Comes in off a gate bullet. 2ND


PK4 - 5 6 7 9 12 / 1 4 7 10 11 15 / 2 / 5 7 8 9 = $60 ($.50 play)


Fair Grounds - POST SCRATCHES - FAST - NO CHANGES


R10 – OC50k / N1X

#6 Walking the Beach – Was by far much the best in debut and has a huge upside. Dull effort -Ran in spots
#2 Worldly – Got a little too close to the pace in G3 KyJC. 2ND
#8 Wow Wow Wow – Will be gunning it and hope to hold on.
#10 Stay Put – Looks to uncork a late rally for a minor share. WON

WIN #6


Good Racing Luck

[Bogey]

WOW, It happened again. Race 3 at Gulfstream. The gate crew could not move the starting gate in time. NO CONTEST. I mushed them, when I brough the up this morning.

[herkhorse]

Did ya have to mention that Gus?

[Bogey]

Originally Posted by herkhorse

Did ya have to mention that Gus?

Tom, unreal, especially that it happened again on opening day.