Sunday, February 24 2013

Gulfstream Park News & Notes

Itsmyluckyday Gets Back to Work for Florida Derby
Mucho Macho Man Works for Probable Defense

Saturday, February 23 2013

GULFSTREAM TODAY 2 – 22 – 13

The Lead: Janis R. Whitham’s Fort Larned, winner of the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) last time out, schooled in the paddock with the second race Friday afternoon in preparation for a scheduled start in the $300,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (G2) on March 9.

The Ian Wilkes trained 5-year-old was a handful throughout the session in the walking ring and heading back to the barn.

Gulfstream News & Notes

Rydilluc to Get Next Test in Palm Beach
Emma’s Encore Remains on Course to Inside Information
Carried Interest Returns in Sunday Allowance Feature

Tuesday, February 19 2013

Gulfstream Park News & Notes

Falling Sky Entered in Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth
Readyshakego Puts on a Show in Troubled Career Debut

GULFSTREAM TODAY

The Lead: Trainer Todd Pletcher saddled the winners of the co-featured allowance races on Monday’s program at Gulfstream: Hierro in the third race, a $57,500 sprint for 4-year-olds and up; and Ciao Bella in the ninth, a $57,500 mile for fillies and mares.

Ciao Bella, who captured her career debut at Gulfstream last season at the mile distance, wore blinkers for the first time and returned to the main track after four winless starts on turf.

Violence Returns as Favorite in Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth

Black Rock Thoroughbreds LLP’s Violence, who ranks high among trainer Todd Pletcher’s arsenal of 3-year-old Kentucky Derby (G1) and Triple Crown prospects, takes his first steps on the ‘Derby Trail’ as the favorite in Saturday’s $400,000 Besilu Stables Fountain of Youth Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park.

Wednesday, February 13 2013

Gulfstream News & Notes

Elmutahid Pointed to Besilu Fountain of Youth
Lucky Chappy Set for Mac Diarmida
Swale May be Next for Gombey Dancer

$150,000 Hurricane Bertie (G3) Quotes

Trainer Marty Wolfson (Golden Mystery): “We weren’t sure we were going to run. I sent her home (to Farnsworth Farm) for four or five days. She was going to the sale (Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Mixed Sale on Monday). When I found out Dust and Diamonds got hurt, I told the owners I wanted to bring her back for this race. That was the filly to beat.

“I think she’s a Breeders’ Cup type. She’s gotten so good. The older she gets, the better she’s gotten. She’s just happy.”

(Golden Mystery will be in the Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Mixed Sale on Monday)

Jockey Luis Saez (Golden Mystery): "I felt like I would win this race because I know this mare. This is her favorite weather, too, because she has a problem sweating. Martin Wolfson told me when she is coming down the stretch to let her run. He wanted her in second or third position and that would be perfect for her. She was very easy, amazing."

Friday, February 01 2013

Gulfstream Park News & Notes

Bourbon Courage on ‘Track’ for Donn Handicap
Parbhoo Saddles Off the Jak to Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint
Triple Crown Trails Lead Cross Country Saturday

Ramsey Farm To Sponsor Kitten’s Joy Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Gulfstream Park announced today that Kenneth L. and Sarah K. Ramsey's Ramsey Farm, leading owners at Gulfstream and owners of the world-class stallion Kitten's Joy, will sponsor the Feb. 9 Kitten's Joy Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap (G1).

GULFSTREAM TODAY - 1.31.13

Lead: Phipps Stables’ 4-year-old Kentucky homebred colt Reflecting was sent off the 7-to-5 favorite in a field of nine older horses to line-up for the seventh race allowance feature Thursday at Gulfstream Park, but required a heady ride by jockey Jose Lezcano to keep him out of trouble to win the 1 7/16 miles turf marathon.

Gulfstream Park News & Notes

Emma’s Encore on Target for Hurricane Bertie
Wolfson Sprinters Set for Donn Weekend Stakes
Suwannee River Suits at Least ‘One’ Brown Trainee