Saturday, March 28, 2015

Gulfstream Park Plays Of The Day

Race 1: I am not in love with this bunch so looking for price plays is the way to go. Lord Trondor looks like the best of the bunch. He broke his maiden three back and then got ambitious...he will like the relief plus Castellano climbs back aboard. Neoclassic didn't show much last time out after being up close..I like that Prado jumps back aboard.. Artempus has been away for a long time but before that showed some nice efforts. Has been working very well for return and this bunch isn't very scary.




Race 2: Starbound has been knocking on the door and the company lines has kept him from entering. Today's spot won't be easy with the usual suspects sending out charges but I am giving the newly gelded son of Harlan's Holiday the nod. Todd Pletcher's Tinto Mesa has had some nice moves in preparation for this spot and will be over bet because of connections. Delta Outlaw will catch a fast surface for fourth try and may just be right when the running gets going.




Race 3: Flowing is making first start in the state for the Romans' barn..trying dirt for the first time and getting lasix as well for the first time..daughter of Tapit out of a Storm Cat mare should do well on the dirt. Curlina is a daughter of Smart Strike who had a lengthy break..at Saratoga she ran well first time out and has been working well for return. Sally Ride has had a steady grind for debut and will be prominent when they start running.




Race 4: Commandaria is making first start for the Clement barn..she did some nice work overseas and gets lasix for her first try on American grass...Clara Kelly will be better placed this time around will be strong with clear path to the wire... Killer Partner has nothing wrong other than win...Castellano vacates the reins for Clara Kelly but Ortiz should have this one just off the pace turning for home.




Race 5: East Hall is a horse I have consistently played but with nothing to show for it and today I am sticking with this one once again. The competition is lighter compared to last two and if pace is generous then he will come at them. Encryption has been consistent in last four and last time out won by eight..if the pace is slow then he will be tough with the the talented Lopez. Sr. Quisqueyano ran into stiff company last out and now takes a breather..will be tough.




Race 6: I am a Lochte fan..this big boy throws down all the time and if he is allowed to sit a nice easy trip off the pace he will tough in the lane... War Correspondent may have find the right location to do some reporting..shortening up to distance he will appreciate and Johnny V hops aboard. Aripeka will be traveling well and the morning line odds would be a gift.




Race 7: On two occasions Weekend Express ran well when he tried turf..back to turf today..stretching back out. Pookie Delicious is the less regarded of the Mott's entries.. love Lemondrop Kid going on turf and stretching out for first try. Honorable Duty is the other Mott entry and the one figured to take more money based on morning drills...the son of Distorted Humor looks ready to roll.




Race 8: Almost Famous comes off long break and shortening up after testing derby waters for a while. I believe he will love everything about this scenario and if he is given a chance to breathe down the backstretch then it could be lights camera action. Valid is the one to beat and will take money based on last two tries. Pants On Fire looks ready to fire off the long layoff.




Race 9: I am going for the price in this spot...It's A Given trained by Bill Mott has had a steady diet in the mornings and while Mott normally doesn't win first out I am taking a shot. Dekalb County hails from Pletcher's barn.. this one should be rolling when they get going. Scorch will take money after his first try. Second time out and stretching out..will only benefit the Candy Ride colt.




Race 10: Tough Race... Lady Lara comes off the bench after finishing second last time out at Churchill Downs..this is a hard spot to reintroduce yourself but the price maybe right for her to come on down to the winners' circle. Sandiva changed barns four back and has produced two winning efforts for top barn...steps up in company off last effort..sharp in the mornings. Coffee Clique is another coming in from a break..the mare didn't do anything wrong last year..Luis Saez is a brilliant rider on any surface.. all indications is that this one is ready to fire.. Lori's Store is my longshot play in this spot.



Race 11: Beauty Parlor comes for the Clement barn after campaigning overseas..love the fact that Johnny V gets aboard and the addition of lasix will only improve this one...drills in the mornings have been okay but the barn is top notch on the grass. Riposte will be tough ..no Irish Mission to deal with here...Photo Call..is another one who won't miss Irish Mission..coming in off a time off...will get nice setup. Tabreed has been there last two and should be included underneath.




Race 12: Devine Aida has not done anything wrong in five lifetime starts...she steps up in class and can run on anything..she will keep her winning ways intact. Birdatthewire fell short last time and I glad Ortiz is back aboard once again. She will love the extra mileage and will be given a better chance this time around. Ekati's Phaeton turned the table on Birdatathewire and Eskenformoney  last time. Will relish the extra ground and will once again be tough.





Race 13: Imagining had such an awful ride and trip last time out. The jock rode the horse into trouble..I was miffed at the effort...should get a lovely setup once again and will be loaded when the running begins. Twilight Eclipse was once again schooled by Main Sequence...he will be the horse to beat...Glenard ran well last time..when the jock produced him he was on the engine but was second best. I expect him to move forward from that one. Money Talker was chasing some good one last time at long odds...will once again get going and may improve from last try.




Race 14: Materiality owns some nice performances in two career starts..the son of Afleet Alex has a win at distance and I wasn't blown away by Itsaknockout who is my second pick and Upstart who had the Fountain Of Youth taken away from him. I like Materiality over Itsaknockout /Upstart and Quimet. 

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