Gulfstream Park

POST SCRATCHES – FAST / FIRM

R9 – MSW 50k (Turf 9F)

#3 Blockade (2-1) – Ran into some good ones in NY (Analyze It), comes in off a bullet, and adds Lasix for Shug.
#1 Brave Nation (8-1) – Eligible to improve with better draw and turf.
#4 Empirically (9-2) – Versatile colt will give Saez options in regard to pace scenario.
#9 Lascaux (15-1) – Looks to clunk up for a minor slice.

R10 – Md 20k (Turf 7.5F)

#2 Miss Aliphant (2-1) – Drops from 50k MCL after a horrendous trip in most recent.
#8 Midnight Buffet (9-2) – Claimed by barn that’s due to get going. Leparoux hops aboard.
#7 Thanks Mom (6-1) – Seems there’s enough speed lined up to help his closing kick.
#10 Close the Deal (7-2) – Has trouble finishing races, but the drop could help that.

R11 – OC 50k/N2X (Turf 8F)

#6 McCormick (10-1) – Looks to take another step forward off near miss.
#7 Funtastic (2-1) – Comes in fresh, fit, and ready for lethal layoff barn.
#2 Always a Suspect (10-1) – Draws well for return to the Turf after facing tough sprinters in NY.
#4 Secretary of War (5-2) – Brings some back class with him and could have it his own way on the lead.

R12 – Md 20k (Turf 7.5F)

#11 Rule Yourself (5-2) – If he runs to any of his recent turf figs, the rest have their work cut out.
#7 Copper Vessel (12-1) – Expecting him to be towards the front with addition of blinkers.
#5 Diplomatic Shaft (3-1) – Zayas will more than likely take back and make one run as the turn for home.
#1 Smarter (15-1) – Should bounce back to a competitive effort off a trip that is hard to explain.

PK4 – 1 3 / 2 7 8 10 / 2 4 6 7 / 5 7 11 = $48 for $.50

Good Racing Luck