Pletcher to Skip Friday Allowance with Impressive Maiden Winner
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher confirmed Thursday that WinStar Farm LLC and Siena Farm LLC’s Speak Easy will be withdrawn from an optional claiming allowance on Friday’s program in favor of a highly anticipated run in Saturday’s $400,000 Coolmore Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
Maker Bids for Fifth Success in G2 Turf Route with 3 Entrants
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Brian Lynch will saddle Michael Thomas Paradis’ Anglophile for a start in Saturday’s $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2) presented by Corniche at Gulfstream Park with the distinction of being the only trainer not named Michael Maker to win the 1 3/8-mile turf stakes for older horses during the past five years.
Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $750,000
Mandatory Rainbow 6 Payout Scheduled for Sunday
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Jockey Junior Alvarado was still ‘on Cloud 9’ while returning to action Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, where he rode for the first time since capturing last Saturday’s $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) aboard Senor Buscador.
Move Effective May 1 for Grandson of Owner Ken Ramsey
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – After spending close to a decade as the top assistant for decorated trainer Mike Maker, a winner of more than 3,300 races and $163 million in purse earnings, Nolan Ramsey is striking out on his own.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – One of these days, Siege of Boston is going to win a graded-stakes. Trainer Jimmy Toner hopes that day comes Saturday when the 5-year-old owned and bred by Joseph Allen runs in the $150,000 Canadian Turf (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Back in the spring of 2022, a filly named Walkathon was going places. It seemed like she could do no wrong as she ripped off three consecutive wins, including her first graded stakes victory.
Then it all stopped.
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse is hoping that he has all the answers in Saturday’s $200,000 Herecomesthebride (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Three of the 10 fillies entered in the race will come out of Casse’s barn. Pounce, owned by Resolute Racing; Tracy Farmer’s Time to Dazzle and Dancing N Dixie from Quintessential Racing Florida LLC, Rocky Top Stable and LEMB Stables make up the Casse triumvirate.
Top Three Finishers from Fred Hooper (G3) Among Rivals
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Repole Stable, St. Elias Stable and Gainesway Stable’s Wit, a stakes winner on both turf and dirt, will be back on the main track when he makes his 5-year-old debut in the $200,000 Gulfstream Park Mile (G2).
3-Year-Old Homebred Filly Palace Zip Takes Finale in Career Debut
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Bridlewood Farm homebred Palace Zip, a first-time starter by Palace Malice, came with a steady run down the center of the track to surge past Reina Mar and Mi Amore and give trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. his 1,000th career win Sunday’s Race 10 finale at Gulfstream Park.