GUS ALONSO: Saturday Gulfstream Action

Gulfstream Park – $1.4 Million Rainbow 6 Carryover

POST SCRATCHES – FAST/ FIRM

R8 – Md 12.5k

#7 Somewhatoptimistic (8-1) – J/T high % and the slight cut back to 6F helps.
#9 Flirty (5-2) – Huge drop after taking money versus better for Pletcher.
#14 Written (9-2) – Closer looks to benefit from the cheap speed that’s lined up.
#10 Herecomestheghost (30-1) – Expecting some speed and hold on for a minor slice.

R9 – Clm 16k (Turf 8,5F)

#9 Ray’s the Bar (GB) (5-1) – Currently in good form and has the back class to end of being a bargain in this spot.
#4 Spin Cycle (7-2) – Returns to the grass after shipping in from New York and latest turf spins have been bullets. Live.
#3 Ousby (3-1) – More than capable at this level and I. Ortiz just adds to the appeal.
#5 Enough Is Enough (12-1) – Definitely eligible to wake up on return to grass and drop.

R10 – MSW 50k

#5 Bail Out (5-1 ) – Shug 1ster draws beautifully and latest works indicate he’s ready tor fire.
#7 Ruler of the Nile (3-1) – $1 Million purchase shows a solid string of works for Pletcher. Logical, but keep an eye on the board for clues.
#13 Ark in the Dark (12-1) – Breen 1ster will probably be sent form the outside draw by Juarez. Don’t discount chances.
#8 Candygram (6-1) – Another 1ster that is well meant from respectable debut barn.

R11 – Clm 16k N3L (Turf 7.5F)

#3 Just the Facts (10-1) – BEST BET – Makes first start for sneaking good barn, huge upgrade in the saddle with J. Ortiz, and can’t ask for a better post.
#2 Archvillian (6-1) – Versatile runner has to be taken seriously on the drop and inside draw.
#4 Zefiro (4-1) – Claimed by sharp barn and has strong figs on this course recently.

R12 – G3 Hal’s Hope

#2 Economic Model (3-1) – No stranger to coming in off a freshening and he’s a true miler that projects to get an ideal stalking trip.
#3 Conquest Big E (8-1) – Coming off a bang up race with similar conditions and if he’s able to stay a little bit closer to the pace, watch out.
#1 Irish War Cry (5-2) – Absolutely the marquee name in the field, but has a look of an underlay at this mile distance for return.
#8 Sent It In (7-2) – Gaudy fig when last seen last April, but leaning against despite solid works. Never easy to fade a Pletcher runner at GP.

R13 – MSW 50k (Turf 8F)

#5 Golden Challenge (12-1) – Barn wins on debut and this well bred colt would not surprise in this spot.
#10 Wisely (8-1) – Took money in debut and Hennig has been spotting them wisely at the current meet. Respect chances.
#7 Rhode Island (6-1) – Another regally bred 1ster from a top barn and shows a couple of recent bullets.
#9 Vegas Kitten (4-1) – Hard to go wrong with a Ramsey homebred form this barn. Attracts top jock.

Rainbow 6 – 7 9 14 / 3 4 9 / 5 7 8 13 / 2 3 / 2 / 5 7 9 10 = $57,60

PK4 – 1 5 7 8 13 / 2 3 4 / 2 3 / 5 7 9 10 = $60 for $.50

Good Racing Luck