Part of 12-Race Florida Sire Stakes Program Saturday
La Gioconda Makes Owner/Trainer/Breeder Delgado Proud
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL - The 43rd edition of the Florida Sire Stakes continues Saturday at Gulfstream Park with Rated by Merrit trying to run his unbeaten streak to three in the $200,000 Affirmed and R Morning Brew also trying to remain undefeated in three starts in the $200,000 Susan’s Girl.
Undefeated Colt to Face 5 in 2nd Leg of Florida Sire Stakes Series
R Morning Brew Looks to Go Back-to-Back in $200,000 Susan’s Girl
Sunday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $75,000
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – St. Elias Stable’s Rated by Merit looms as a strong favorite in a field of seven entered Saturday for the $200,000 Affirmed, next Saturday’s second leg of the 2024 FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes series for 2-year-olds sired by accredited Florida stallions.
G2 Gallant Bob Winner Works 4F at Palm Meadows Training Center
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Leon King Stable Corp.’s Bentornato breezed four furlongs in 48.35 seconds Wednesday morning at Palm Meadows, Gulfstream Park’s satellite training facility in Palm Beach County, in preparation for a planned start in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) Nov. 2 at Del Mar.
Howard Wolowitz Breezes for Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Undefeated and unchallenged Rated by Merit breezed five furlongs over a fast Gulfstream Park track Sunday morning in preparation for a highly anticipated start in the $200,000 Affirmed, the seven-furlong second leg of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes series, Oct. 19.
Win N Your In Tunes Up for $200,000 FSS Susan’s Girl
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The 20-cent Rainbow 6 jackpot pool is expected to grow to an estimated $100,000 Sunday at Gulfstream Park, where the popular multi-race wager went unsolved for the third racing day following a mandatory payout.
Saturday’s Rainbow 6 Jackpot Pool Estimated at $75,000
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Jockey Paco Lopez moved to within one victory of the 4000-win career milestone during a one-day stopover Friday at Gulfstream Park, notching Win No. 3999 aboard Asher’s Edge ($2.60) in Race 3.
Races from Santa Anita & Gulfstream
15-Percent Takeout, Oak Leaf (G2) Starts Sequence
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Ron Nicoletti and Brian Nadeau preview and handicap Saturday’s 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 which includes races from Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park.
Races from Santa Anita, Gulfstream
Three Turf Races, Low 15-Percent Takeout
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – The $200,000 Oak Leaf (G2) kicks off Saturday’s 1/ST Coast-to-Coast Pick 5 with races from Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park – three scheduled on the turf – available to retail customers with a low 15-percent takeout.