Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Pool Estimated at $750,000
Knightsbridge Makes Long-Awaited 3YO Debut Thursday
Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Slated for Sunday
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable’s Fierceness, the 2023 2-year-old male champion who finished third in the Feb. 3 Holy Bull (G3), schooled in the paddock and walking ring Wednesday at Gulfstream Park in preparation for a return in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa.
Gun Song Steps Up, Stretches Out for G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks
Track Record-Holder Quality G Returns in $150,000 Appleton
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. enjoyed a career highlight two years ago when he saddled White Abarrio for a victory in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park – an achievement that remains a vivid memory.
Pletcher on Quest to Saddle Record-Extending 8th Florida Derby Winner
Undefeated Holy Bull Hero Hades, Conquest Warrior Imposing Rivals
Pool Guarantees: Late Pick 4 ($1 million), Late Pick 5 ($750,000)
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable’s Fierceness will seek a return to championship form in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa Saturday at Gulfstream Park following a disappointing 2024 debut in the Feb. 3 Holy Bull (G3).
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Amerman Racing LLC’s Tumbarumba and Carrie Brogden, Michael Iavarone and Julia Iavarone’s Steal Sunshine will continue a heated Championship Meet rivalry in Saturday’s $150,000 Ghostzapper (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
First of Five Graded-Stakes on Saturday’s G1 Florida Derby Program
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Nice Guys Stables’ Starting Over, exiting a career-best performance to earn graded-stakes credentials, looks to make it two in a row as one of three Mike Maker-trained entrants in Saturday’s $200,000 Pan American (G2) presented by Rood & Riddle at Gulfstream Park.
Among 10 Stakes, Five Graded, on G1 Florida Derby Program
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable’s Surprisingly, beaten a neck when second in the Pegasus Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G2) in January, will get some added distance as she chases a second career graded-stakes triumph in Saturday’s $150,000 Orchid (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
20-Year-Old Trainer Saddles Fountain of Youth (G2) Runner-Up
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Eniel Cordero can’t believe it himself.
Just nine months after coming to the U.S. from his native Puerto Rico, and at 20 years old – yes, 20, - Cordero is preparing to saddle Vicente Stella’s Le Dom Bro in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa at Gulfstream Park.
Fierceness, Hades Clash Anchors Late Pick 4, Late Pick 5, Rainbow 6
Guaranteed Pools: Late Pick 4 - $1 million; Late Pick 5 - $750,000
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa will feature a rematch between 2023 2-year-old champion Fierceness and undefeated Hades to close out a stellar afternoon of Thoroughbred racing Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
Wednesday’s Rainbow 6 Pool Estimated at $750,000
Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Slated for Next Sunday
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL –GU Racing Stable LLC’s Twirling Queen pressed the pace set by favored El Terreno before drawing off to victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Melody of Colors at Gulfstream Park, proving that her 31-1 upset victory in her first start for trainer Jose D’Angelo Feb. 8 was no fluke while once again rewarding her backers.