Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES – FAST / FIRM
R7 – MSW 50k (Turf 7.5F) – Has the look of a very contentious race.
#7 Kismet’s Heels (4-1) – Pletcher is just sending out dimes so far at the meet and this $900k Tapit purchase draws perfectly for debut.
#3 Tocoron (20-1) – Expect him to sit back early and uncork a late rally at a big price.
#1 Gimlet (7-2) – Another Pletcher 1ster that is obviously well meant and shows consistent works since mid October in South Florida.
#5 Arctic Joy (5-1) – Has some experience and lands in a solid barn.
R8 – OC 75k/N1X
#8 Propectus (4-1) – Beat 12 rivals in debut across town with a light BSF, but the red hot Pletcher train keeps rolling.
#9 Cat Tree (7-2) – With a clean break he seems like to one to run down late.
#4 Picadilly Roadster (10-1) – Light bulb went off in 3rd start and no reason to think he can’t keep on improving.
#10 While Ye May (5-1) – Auspicious start to career on the grass and can’t fault connections for trying him on the dirt.
R9 – South Beach 100k (Turf 7.5F)
#6 Hope Cross (Ire) (7-2) – BEST BET – Continues improving and 3rd start off the break should help the cause along with the favorable draw for her stalk and pounce style.
#10 Lori’s Store (6-1) – Hard knocker looks to save some ground early before Leparoux angles her out for the stretch drive.
#7 Spectacular Me (8-1) – Has been freshened up and this grey gal always brings it.
#9 Night Song (15-1) – Has shown an affinity for this turf course and adds some serious value underneath.
R10 – Harlan’s Holiday 100k
#6 Mexicoma (8-1) – Has displayed some talent and looks to get a nice set up with all the speed lined up.
#7 Encryption (6-1) – Should be forwardly placed and has enough class to take this field.
#2 Valid (5-2) – Loves it in South Florida and will appreciate the drop in class from the BC Dirt Mile.
#1 Mr. Jordan (6-1) – Great looking grey tries to bounce back to his winning ways after getting destroyed by American Pharoah in the G1 Haskell.
R11 – El Prado 100k (Turf 7.5F)
#7 Siete C (20-1) – Didn’t show much in return race in September, but I’m trusting this barn to have him much sharper like in the early part of 2014.
#1 Aztec Brave (Fr) (6-1) – Expecting him on or near the lead early and Lanarie is one of the best front riding jocks in the game.
#10 Reporting Star (5-1) – Looks to make amends and break the ice at Gulfstream. His back races make him a contender for all slots.
PK5 – 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 / 8 9 / 6 / 6 7 / 1 7 10 = $72 for $.50
PK4 – 4 8 9 10 / 3 6 10 / 2 6 7 / 1 7 10 = $54 for $.50
Good Racing Luck