The Horse Race Insider is a privately owned magazine. All copyrights reserved. “Bet with your head, not over it.”

The Conscience of Thoroughbred Racing

GOING GULFSTREAM – FEB 11

With over a half million dollars waiting to be swept up at the end of the Gulfstream Rainbow, Friday’s eighth race presents a real dilemma: How does one class up these mix of claiming state-breds coming from every conceivable direction.

It just might be we’re overthinking this and the speed and drop into Florida-bred company is enough to keep Alecka Star (4-1) undefeated in two starts, especially considering Michael Yates is a profitable 26% with runners returning from a maiden win.

And the run was impressive: Check out Gulfstream Park, SEP 23, Race 3. She dominated on the day. But why the 141-day layup?

Conversely, we know with some certitude what we’re going to get from American Of Course (3-1). We’re getting a two-time surface winner getting what she needs, more ground.

We’re also getting Kathleen O’Connell doing the things she does best: LAY-3 returnees, notably allowance types, profitable in both instances, and we get Tyler Gaffalione sticking despite the recent poor effort.

Further, that recent disappointment checks another box for the trainer, a gaudy 26% effective with beaten favorites. We’re betting that experience counts in this matchup.

Taking American Of Course to win at 5-2 or greater and quinellas with Alecka Star and price shot Patrick’s Lass (8-1) for Angel Rodriguez who excels with second-time starters in his barn and working a bullet for her return to the level of claim.

Facebook Share
Twitter Share
LinkedIn Share
Email
Print

⚠ Before you comment

Our staff likes nothing better than to engage with the HRI Faithful and provide a forum for interaction on horseracing and sports. In that spirit, please be kind and reasonable; keep the language clean, and the tone civil. Comments from those who cannot comply will be deleted. Thank you.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *