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Sovereignty Can Deliver Derby Firsts for Godolphin
NEWS3/28/2025

Sovereignty Can Deliver Derby Firsts for Godolphin

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Coolmore Fountain of Youth (G2) hero Sovereignty is favored to deliver Godolphin a first victory in the $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) Saturday at Gulfstream Park. Going forward, the 8-5 morning-line favorite for Gulfstream’s marquee Triple Crown prep also has the potential to provide his owner/breeder with a very first success in the Kentucky Derby (G1) on the first Saturday in May.
Undefeated Sorcerer’s Silver ‘Ready to Take on the Big Boys’
NEWS3/27/2025

Undefeated Sorcerer’s Silver ‘Ready to Take on the Big Boys’

G3 Lexington Likely Following Romp in Gulfstream Feature Friday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $250,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – West Point Thoroughbreds and Domeyko Taylor’s Sorcerer’s Silver unleashed a second dazzling victory in as many career starts Thursday at Gulfstream Park, earning a likely return in the Lexington (G3) at Keeneland April 13 with a seven-length romp under Irad Ortiz Jr. in the Race 5 feature.
Florida Derby Day Facts
NEWS3/27/2025

Florida Derby Day Facts

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - Baffert in March: Gulfstream has been good to trainer Bob Baffert. He’s won the Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) three times, the Donn Handicap (Captain Steve), and his first Grade 1 win came at Gulfstream when he saddled Thirty Slews to victory in the 1992 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1). But he’s never won the Florida Derby, and Madaket Road will be only his second starter in the race. His only previous runner? Spielberg, who finished eighth in 2021.
Jimmy’s Dailys ‘Really Good’ Heading into G1 Florida Derby
NEWS3/27/2025

Jimmy’s Dailys ‘Really Good’ Heading into G1 Florida Derby

Anna’s Promise Taking Step Up in G2 Gulfstream Park Oaks Forged Steel Stays on Grass for $165,000 Cutler Bay Mrs Worldwide Chasing Stakes Win in Sanibel Island Vina Arana Launching Comeback in Sand Springs Mott Opts for One-Turn Army Mule for Knightsbridge HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – After seeing the light go on in Owen Almighty’s second try around two turns, trainer Brian Lynch is hoping for a similar type of response from stablemate Jimmy’s Dailys in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1).
Impressive Debut Winner Sorcerer’s Silver Back Thursday
NEWS3/26/2025

Impressive Debut Winner Sorcerer’s Silver Back Thursday

Ortiz Wins Four Wednesday Ahead of Record-Setting Meet Title Canadian Champion Jockey Vives Wins in Gulfstream Debut Jockey Tyler Gaffalione Hurt, Replaced on Wednesday Mounts Thursday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $200,000 HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – West Point Thoroughbreds and Domeyko Taylor’s promising 3-year-old colt Sorcerer’s Silver will make his highly anticipated return to Gulfstream Park in a six-furlong optional claiming allowance for Florida-breds Thursday.
Sovereignty ‘Moving Well’ for Saturday’s $1 Million Curlin Florida Derby
NEWS3/26/2025

Sovereignty ‘Moving Well’ for Saturday’s $1 Million Curlin Florida Derby

G2 Coolmore Fountain of Youth Hero Favored at 8-5 in 10-Horse Field Manny Franco to Fill in for Injured Junior Alvarado aboard Sovereignty G1 Curlin Florida Derby Tops 14-Race Card with 10 Stakes, 5 Graded Kentucky Derby Points Go to First 5 Finishers on 100-50-25-15-10 Scale HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Godolphin LLC’s Sovereignty, who made a strong impression while winning his 2025 debut in the March 1 Coolmore Fountain of Youth (G2), will seek to solidify his standing as a top contender for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) in Saturday’s $1 million Curlin Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
Capture the Flag Chasing Second Stakes Win in Pan American (G3)
NEWS3/26/2025

Capture the Flag Chasing Second Stakes Win in Pan American (G3)

Three-Time G1 Winner Far Bridge Slated to Return in Turf Marathon HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Despite the presence of three-time Grade 1 winner Far Bridge, entered to make his seasonal debut, recency figures to be on the side of fellow 5-year-old Capture the Flag for Saturday’s $215,000 Pan American (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Beach Bomb Looks to Bloom Again in $165,000 Orchid (G3)
NEWS3/26/2025

Beach Bomb Looks to Bloom Again in $165,000 Orchid (G3)

Among 10 Stakes, Five Graded, Worth $2.62 Million Saturday HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Cayton Park Stud Ltd.’s South African-bred Beach Bomb, who broke through with her first North American success in Gulfstream Park’s The Very One (G3) four weeks ago, goes after a second straight win in Saturday’s $165,000 Orchid (G3).
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