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.
Saturday’s Sophomore Filly Stakes Draws Competitive Field of Nine
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Fiona’s Magic and Into Champagne, separated by a half-length in the Davona Dale (G2) four weeks ago, graded-stakes placed Scalable and Ways and Means and stakes winner Power Squeeze, riding a three-race win streak, help comprise a competitive edition of the $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) presented by FanDuel TV Saturday.
Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Estimated Pool $725,000
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Frac Dancer, an Ontario-bred son of Frac Daddy, ran his unbeaten streak to three races Saturday when he held off a late rally from Runnin’ Rocket to win the $100,000 Texas Glitter.
Trainer Todd Pletcher Seeking Record 8th Florida Derby Win
G3 Holy Bull Winner Hades Looking to Remain Undefeated
McGaughey-Trained Conquest Warrior Set for Stakes Debut
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable’s Fierceness was installed as the 8-5 morning line favorite at Saturday afternoon’s post-position draw for the 73rd running of the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa next Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – D. J. Stable LLC and Robert Cotran’s Hades, who captured the Feb. 3 Holy Bull (G3) breezed a half-mile in 50.21 seconds Friday morning in preparation for a return to action in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa March 30 at Gulfstream Park.
Curlin Florida Derby Post Position Draw Saturday
Jockey Poster Giveaway Saturday to Benefit PDJF
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Saturday’s 20-cent Rainbow 6 pool is expected to grow to an estimated $650,000 at Gulfstream Park, where the popular multi-race wager went unsolved Friday for a 13th racing day following a March 3 mandatory payout.
Friday’s Rainbow 6 Pool Estimated at $550,000
G3 Mr. Prospector Winner Sibelius Arrives in Dubai
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Continuing a long-standing tradition, autographed full color posters featuring Gulfstream Park’s 2023-2024 Championship Meet jockey colony will be available Saturday.
Crimson Advocate, No Nay Mets Prominent in Weekend Stakes
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – When last seen at Gulfstream Park last May, Wathnan Racing’s Crimson Advocate and Bregman Family Racing LLC and Edge Racing’s No Nay Mets earned trips to Royal Ascot while winning the $100,000 Royal Palm Juvenile Fillies and the $100,000 Royal Palm Juvenile, respectively, automatically qualifying to compete during Great Britain’s most prestigious meet five weeks later.