GUS ALONSO: Saturday GP, FG, OP Action

Gulfstream Park POST SCRATCHES – FAST / GOOD

R5 – Sunshine Millions F & M Turf (Turf 8.5F)

#1 Pink Poppy (6-1) – Defending Champ attracts Rosario and returns to the lawn. 3RD
#5 Lori’s Store (2-1) – Better draw, more paced lined up, and extra real estate. Looms large. WON $4.00
#7 Unbridled Courage (4-1) – Fits well here and Castellano hops aboard. 4TH
#4 E B Ryder (3-1) – As consistent as they come, but might need one off the bench. Minor slice. 2ND

R6 – Sunshine Millions Sprint

#5 Wildcat Red (5-2) – Comes in fresh after battling G1 company in 2015. Expecting him to fire a big one. 2ND
#8 X Y Jet (1-1) – If he’s not challenged early, the rest are running for 2nd. WON $3.20
#3 C. Zee (12-1) – Solid performer really has an affinity for this track. 3RD
#7 Puntrooskie (15-1) – Best chance for a minor check will be to take back and make a late run. 4TH

R7 – Sunshine Millions Turf Sprint (Turf 5F)

#7 Amelia’s Wild Ride (5-1) – Clean break and he’ll be a handful until the end. WON $8.20
#2 Summation Time (3-1) – Gives Clement a serious 1 – 2 punch with this hoping for a pace meltdown. 2ND
#10 Jewel of a Cat (8-1) – In sharp form and Paco will have options throughout. 3RD
#9 Delta Bluesman (10-1) – Always brings it.

PK3 – 1 5 7 / 5 8 / 2 7 10 = $18 (Punch it a couple of times) PAID $14.10 FOR $1

R8 – OC 75k/C (Turf 8.5F)

#8 Siete C (12-1) – Should be tighter 2nd out and has a tactical advantage with little speed lined up.
#6 Karibu Gardens (10-1) – Bravo just needs to save some ground early because a serious late run is expected. WON $7.60
#2 Winter Springs (Fr) (8-1) – Freshened up by top barn and no surprise to see him run a good one.
#14 Taghleeb (4-1) – Johnny V must save all the ground he can before angling him out turning for home. 3RD

R9 – Sunshine Millions Distaff

#8 You Brought Her (8-1) – Seems like she’ll get a nice set for her stalk and pounce style. 2ND
#5 Flutterby (2-1) – Chances of winning will increase dramatically if she can clear early.
#4 Legal Laura (3-1) – Versatile runner can adjust to any pace scenario and 7 panels is right in her wheelhouse. 3RD
#1 Mom’s Laugh (10-1) – Waters get deeper here, but should be forwardly placed throughout. WON $12.00

R10 – Sunshine Millions Turf (Turf 8.5F)

#2 Fundamental (2-1) – Leaning on his class to be too much for this group to handle. 3RD
#12 Prince Vincenzo (20-1) – Barn excels 1st off the claim, but Bravo must insure a clean trip.
#3 Cement Clement (12-1) – Lone speed is always dangerous, especially on this course.
#11 Reporting Star (4-1) – Old pro is in sharp form and has handled a less than firm course before. 4TH

R11 – Sunshine Millions Classic

#5 Mexicoma (9-2) – BEST BET – Expecting Johhny V to be aggressive with him from the start and this field is not the deepest we’ve seen for this race. He seems to be a notch above the rest. WON $4.60
#8 Sr. Quisqueyano (4-1) – Capable of firing a big one and will be in the mix early.
#2 Run With Bulls (6-1) – 3 sharp works after taking the Claiming Crown Iron Horse and should be involved early.
#9 Mr. Jordan (7-2) – Comes in on a week’s rest after throwing in the towel, but he’s talented enough. Tricky read. 2ND

R12 – MSW 50k (3yo 7F

#6 Sharp Azteca (3-1) – 2nd to Zulu (Pletcher runner most likely pointing to the Fountain of Youth next) in debut who made short work of a decent group yesterday. Notice he was 5.5 lengths clear of the 3rd place finisher. Hope to get 9/5 at post time.
#9 Street Gray (12-1) – Has bounced back with two strong works after an education in debut last month. Casse knows when to add the blinkers.
#11 Boalt Hall (4-1) – Stonestreet expensive purchase looks well meant at 1st asking. WON $21.20
#3 Star Hill (6-1) – Calumet homebred has some experience under his belt and will probably be overlooked at the windows. 3RD
PK5 – 2 6 8 10 13 14 / 4 5 8 / 2 / 5 / 3 6 9 11 = $36 for $.50

PK4 – 1 4 5 8 / 2 3 6 11 12 / 5 / 3 6 9 11 = $40 for $.50 PAID $728.75 FOR $.50

Fair Grounds POST SCRATCHES – FAST / YIELDING

R7 – Louisiana 75k

#7 International Star (9-2) WON $7.80
#2 Majestic Harbour (3-1) 4TH
#5 Eagle (2-1) 2ND
#3 Ride On Curlin (6-1) 3RD

R8 – Marie G. Krantz Memorial (Turf 8.5F)

#11 Masquerade (8-1)
#2 Street of Gold (7-2) WON $5.00
#13 Haunted Heroine (12-1) 3RD
#9 Zubi Zubi Zu (6-1)

R9 – Silverbulletday 150k

#8 Stageplay (8-5) – Deserving favorite towers this field in speed figures, but will she be fully cranked up? WON $3.20
#5 Lovable Lyss (4-1) – Always nice to have a win over the surface at the same distance.
#1 Jet Black Magic (5-1) – Expecting her to uncork a late rally for a minor award. 3RD
#7 Northwest Tale (8-1) – Should be tighter 3rd off the break.

R10 – G3 Colonel E.R. Bradley Handicap (Turf 8.5F)

#2 Chocolate Ride (2-1) WON $3.60
#1 Blarp (15-1) 3RD
#3 Flashlight (Ire) (8-1)
#4 String King (8-1)

R11 – G3 Lecomte

#3 Uncle Walter (6-1) – Two solid races under his belt and draws beautifully for his two turn debut. 3RD
#13 Destin (6-1) – Looks to bounce back from odds on defeat. Pletcher runner adds blinkers, but must overcome the outside post. 4TH
#15 Tom’s Ready (5-1) – Runners get better with time from this outfit. 2ND
#7 Mo Tom (7-2) – Should relish the long stretch drive here. WON $6.40

R12 – LaB Clm 5k N2Y

#2 Gustav Bay (6-1) 3RD
#5 Da House (5-1)
#4 Butcher (6-1) WON $18.80
#8 Masters Degree (7-2) 2ND

PK4 – 1 5 7 8 / 1 2 / 3 13 / 1 2 4 5 8 9 = $48 for $.50

Oaklawn Park POST SCRATCHES – FAST

R6 – Starter Alw 7.5K

#4 Domain’s Rap (2-1) WON $4.00
#11 It’ll Be Fine (12-1)
#8 Dontchangetrainers (6-1)
#3 Golden Frontier (8-1) 2ND

R7 – MSW 68k (3yo 8F)

#4 Beach Walk (3-1)
#11 Calamity Jane (7-2) 3RD
#5 Adore (9-2) WON $10.80
#10 Icy Dawn (12-1)

R8 – 5th Season 100k

#2 Departing (2-1) 2ND
#11 The Truth or Else (12-1)
#9 Smack Smack (5-1)

R9 – OC 62k/N2L (3yo 6F

#3 Will Munnings (12-1) 2ND
#4 Conquest Twister (5-2) 4TH
#10 Infinite Mischieft (15-1)
#5 Whitmore (7-2) WON $5.60