GUS ALONSO: Pegasus Day Action

Gulfstream Park – $3.6 Million Rainbow 6 Carryover

R1 – MSW 60k (Turf 8.5F)

#4 Moi (12-1)
#12 Smart Shot (7-2)
#3 Miraculously (5-1)
#5 Figarella’s Queen (20-1)

R2 – MSW 60k

#9 Coach Rocks (3-1)
#6 Muchacha Uno (5-1)
#2 Cache (6-1)
#13 Beyond Grace (15-1)

R3 – G3 La Prevoyante Handicap (Turf 12F)

#4 Daring Duchess (7-2) – Expecting J. Ortiz to control the pace once again and have enough late to hold on.
#7 Apple Betty (Ire) (7-5) – Looks to sit a stalking trip and she’s proven at the distance.
#5 Texting (4-1) – If the pace gets honest enough, watch for her late kick to run them down.
#3 Beauly (GB) (6-1) – She’s another one that would benefit from a quicker pace then expected.

R4 – MSW 60k

#4 Personal Time (5-1)
#13 Life’s a Parlay (3-1)
#12 Point to Remember (4-1)
#10 Rose’s Vision (15-1)

R5 – MSW 60k (Turf 8.5F)

#6 Neepawa (6-1)
#7 Sargeant Drive (9-2)
#13 Sir Sahib (5-1)
#10 Sensational Sam (15-1)

PK5 – 1 3 4 5 12 13 / 6 9 / 3 4 5 7 / 4 13 / 6 7 = $96 for $.50

PK4 – 2 6 9 / 3 4 5 7 / 4 13 / 6 7 10 13 = $48 for $.50

R6 – Ladie’s Turf Sprint 175k (Turf 5F)

#3 Just Lady (6-1) – Comes in fresh and she’s handled different courses in the past. Expecting a stalk and pounce trip for Geroux.
#12 Blue Bahia (7-2) – Coming off a strong victory and should be in good striking position despite the outside draw for Paco.
#2 Just Talkin (15-1) – She’s tactical enough to keep in touch with the speed or just sit right off them. Upgrade to J Ortiz appeals as well.
#10 Pretty Perfection (4-1) – Returns to arguably her favorite surface and it doesn’t hurt that she’s 3 for 3 on this course. Could be involved early.

R7 – G3 Fred Hooper

#10 Beasley (15-1) – Shows steady works since late December and gets some class relief today. Expecting to him to be rolling late right by them.
#3 Conquest Big E (8-1) – Cuts back to the preferred trip and has enough early foot to be within tracking range throughout.
#8 Tommy Macho (6-1) – Last time here he crushed at the same distance and has been battling top one turn runners in the country. Bullet last week suggests he’s ready.
#2 Eight Town (9-2) – Lightly raced talented colt will try to stretch out his speed and give them the slip as they turn for home.

R8 – G3 W.L. McKnight Handicap (Turf 12F)

#2 Final Copy (12-1) – You have to respect everything this barn sends out and this grey should be much tighter in 2nd start off the bench.
#5 Bullards Alley (2-1) – Grade 1 winner should be fit after going 16F in most recent and doesn’t find the type of company he’s been facing. Looms large.
#7 Oscar Nominated (3-1) – Consistent runner is proven at the demanding distance and it’s nice to see J. Ortiz stick around for the return ride.
#3 Gold Shield (6-1) – Rarely runs a bad one and projects to get a favorable trip from an ideal draw as he reunites with hot jock (I. Ortiz).

PK4 – 6 7 10 13 / 2 3 10 12 / 1 7 / 2 6 8 = $48 for $.50

R9 – G3 Hurricane Bertie

#1 Marley’s Freedom (10-1) – Cali shipper is headed in the right direction and Money Mike knows how to deal with the rail draw.
#7 Curlin’s Approval (2-1) – Absolutely loves this surface and no disgraced losing to the ultra talented Lewis Bay in most recent at a mile. This is her optimum distance.
#8 Spice Lady (5-1) – Steps up for top connections as we still don’t know what her ceiling will be. Respect, despite the hike up in class.
#3 Rich Mommy (12-1) – Recent G3 winner stretches out another furlong, but must be taken seriously off her current sharp form.

R10 – Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint (Turf 5F)

#8 Pay Any Price (3-1) – No secret what the game plan will be, as Zayas will send as soon as the gate opens. Looks like he’ll clear the field early.
#6 Rainbow Heir (6-1) – Just missed by a nose in last year’s edition and if the top selection blinks leaving the gate or late, watch out.
#2 Jaguar Poz (15-1) – Came within a half length of top choice in Tampa in most recent and another step forward is possible at a juicy price.
#9 Tombelaine (9-2) – Will benefit from any kind of pace meltdown as Smitty will be rolling late.

R11 – South Beach 125k (Turf 7.5F)

#11 Celestine (5-2) – She has an affinity for the course and distance as J. Ortiz will attempt to secure a forward position. She’ll rely on her class as they turn for home.
#9 Stormy Victoria (Fr) (7-2) – Consistent mare should be mid pack throughout before Rosario uncorks a late rally.
#1 Westit (GB) (15-1) – Juarez will have the opportunity to save all the ground and tip outside as they turn for home.
#12 Ghostly Presence (8-1) – Has a winning race over the course in latest, but Hernandez must secure a good trip from outside post.

R12 – G1 Pegasus World Championship Invitational

#10 Gun Runner (4-5) – Champ will be hard to deny despite the less than favorable post position for his swan song. His will to win is pretty obvious.
#6 Gunnevera (15-1) – Last two races have shown his class and now returns to his favorite track. Saez riding lights out at the meet.
#2 West Coast (8-1) – 3yr champ deserves much respect and will look to benefit from any kind of speed duel develops as Castellano will look for a stalk and pounce type journey.
#3 Stellar Wind (30-1) – Classy mare has been working well for new barn (Brown) as this will be her last race as well. Expect her to be running late.
#5 Collected (8-1) – Will be interesting what type of race tactics Smith will imply as he might go right to the lead from the get go.

Rainbow 6 – 1 2 3 5 8 9 10 / 2 5 7 / 1 3 7 8 / 2 6 8 9 / 11 / 2 6 10 = $201.60

PK4 – 1 3 7 8 / 2 6 7 8 9 / 9 11 / 2 6 10 = $60 for $.50

Good Racing Luck