At Gulfstream:
8th Race - Gulfstream Park - Saturday, February 25th, 2012
STAKES. 1 1/16 Mile Dirt. Purse $100,000. Sabin S. (Grade 3). FOR FILLIES AND MARES, FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Free nomination by Saturday, February 11, 2012, $1,000 to pass the entry box and $500 additional to start, with $100,000 Guaranteed. All fees shall be paid prior to the start of the race. The owner of the winner to receive $60,000; $20,000 to second, $10,000 to third, $5,000 to fourth, $3,000 to fifth and $2,000 to sixth. Supplemental nominations may be made at time of entry a fee of $5,000, which includes entry and starting fees. Weight : 123 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I or II at a mile or over since June 1 allowed 2 lbs; a graded stakes or $60,000 twice since July 1, 4 lbs., $45,000 since August 1, 6 lbs. Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. This race will be limited to 14 Starters, with Also Eligibles. If more than fourteen (14) entries pass the entry box preference will be given to graded stakes winners, then highest 2010-2012 earnings. Trophy to winning owner. Nominations Closed Saturday, February 11, 2012 with 13 Nominations. (03:49 PM) (5)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Ghostly Darkness 4 F L 117 Maragh Rajiv Reed Eric R.
2 Royal Delta 4 F L 123 Lezcano Jose Mott William I.
3 Awesome Maria 5 M L 123 Velazquez John R. Pletcher Todd A.
4 Groupie Doll 4 F L 121 Borel Calvin H. Bradley William
5 Canadian Mistress 4 F L 117 Trujillo Elvis Wolfson Martin D.
This is Awesome Maria's first start since being injured after her Ogden Phipps win, many people think that Groupie Doll could upset the apple cart if she could pull the upset (she certinally has the jockey to do it with). However, this is Royal Delta's race to lose and it could set her up for a showdown in Dubai with Animal Kingdom.
10th Race - Gulfstream Park - Saturday, February 25th, 2012
STAKES. 1 3/8 Mile Turf. Purse $100,000. Very One S. (Grade 3). FOR FILLIES AND MARES, FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. (04:45 PM) (14)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Here To Win (BRZ) 6 M L 117 Bravo Joe McLaughlin Kiaran P.
2 Hasay (GB) 5 M L 117 Dominguez Ramon A. Motion H. Graham
3 Woodford Belle 5 M L 117 Castanon Jesus Lopez Nihei Michelle
4 Perfect Shirl 5 M L 123 Velazquez John R. Attfield Roger L.
5 Casablanca Smile (CHI) 6 M L 121 Desormeaux Kent J. McGaughey III Claude R.
6 Keertana 6 M L 121 Lezcano Jose Proctor Thomas F.
7 Clarinet 5 M L 117 Leparoux Julien R. Motion H. Graham
8 Good Karma (ITY) 4 F L 117 Maragh Rajiv Clement Christophe
9 Shimmering Moment 5 M L 117 Rocco, Jr. Joseph Abbott, III Francis
10 Middle Club (GB) 5 M L 117 Lopez Paco Clement Christophe
11 Font 4 F L 117 Solis Alex O. Tagg Barclay
12 Aquitaine 6 M L 117 Contreras Luis Matz Michael R.
13 Full Moon Party 5 M L 117 Wilson Emma-Jayne Frazier Matt
14 Dash Dot Dash 6 M L 117 Trujillo Elvis Wolfson Martin D.
The BC F/M Turf Champ is back! The good news is that Perfect Shirl has had a start over this track before finishing second. However Keertana who defeated the boys last year is also this race and she finished third off a layoff in the Endeavor, and she's 2 for 2 in her second start off a layoff. However, those layoffs where shorter then the one she just came off. Those 2 are my 1-2 in either order and Clarinet (just because I play the instrument) for third.
11th Race - Gulfstream Park - Saturday, February 25th, 2012
STAKES. 1 1/16 Mile Dirt. Purse $250,000. Davona Dale S. (Grade 2). FOR FILLIES, THREE YEAR OLDS. (05:13 PM) (9)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Nuffsaid Nuffsaid 3 F L 116 Lezcano Jose Hennig Mark A.
2 Grace Hall 3 F L 118 Dominguez Ramon A. Dutrow Anthony W.
3 Captivating Lass 3 F L 116 Velazquez John R. McLaughlin Kiaran P.
4 The Cat's All That 3 F L 116 Lopez Paco Peery Chuck
5 Frolic's Revenge 3 F L 118 Leyva Juan C. Wolfson Milton W.
6 Yara 3 F L 116 Castanon Jesus Lopez Garoffalo Jose
7 Disposablepleasure 3 F L 120 Leparoux Julien R. Pletcher Todd A.
8 Taker Home 3 F L 116 Contreras Luis Pirie Barbara A.
9 Salad Girl 3 F L 118 Trujillo Elvis Plesa, Jr. Edward
With both My Miss Aurilea and Weemissfrankie on the sidelines, the #1 Oaks contender is Grace Hall. She make's her 3 year old debut in here, and other then Disposablepleasure and Frolic's Revenge there really isn't anything in here that could possibly beat her. Should be interesting how she does in here though.
At the Fair Grounds:
5th Race - Fair Grounds - Saturday, February 25th, 2012
ALLOWANCE OPTIONAL CLAIMING. 1 Mile 70Y Dirt. Purse $49,000. FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER, OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE RACES OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $17,500. Weight, 123 lbs. Non-winners Of Two Races At A Mile Or Over Since January 25 Allowed 2 lbs. One such race since then Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $17,500. (02:00 PM) (12)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Wheemaway 4 G L 121 Sellers Shane J. Pish Danny
2 Majestic Harbor 4 C L 119 Lanerie Corey J. McGee Paul J.
3 Musicstreet Menace 6 G L 119 Mena Miguel Scherer Richard R.
4 Adirondack Express 4 G L 119 Graham James Stidham Michael
5 Nehro 4 C L 119 Bridgmohan Shaun Asmussen Steven M.
6 Avenue B 4 R L 119 Albarado Robby Carroll David M.
7 Stinking Creek 4 C L 119 Napravnik Rosie Maker Michael J.
8 Major Prince 4 C L 121 Jacinto John Charles Keith
9 Big Town 4 C L 114 McMahon C.J. Glyshaw Tim
10 Austons Sure Cure 6 H L 119 Hernandez, Jr. Brian Joseph Pessin Neil L.
11 Only Boy 4 G L 119 Clark Kerwin D. Deville Carl J.
12 Face The Fire 7 G L 119 Theriot Jamie Gabriel, Jr. Leo G.
Last year's Derby runner up is the final horse from the Top 3 to return as a four year old. Both Animal Kingdom and Mucho Macho Man have returned as winners, the question is will he? I'm going to say yes, he's run well over this surface before and but hasn't fully put it all together. Still this is a good spot for a comeback.
7th Race - Fair Grounds - Saturday, February 25th, 2012
STAKES. 1 1/16 Mile Dirt. Purse $200,000. Rachel Alexandra S. (Grade 3). FOR FILLIES THREE YEARS OLD. By subscription of $200 by Saturday, February 11th; $900 to enter, $900 additional to start. Supplemental nominations of $4,000 will be accepted at time of entry which shall include all fees. $200,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth , 2% to fifth and 1% to starters sixth through ninth. Weight 122 lbs. Non-winners of a graded stakes allowed, 2lbs, a sweepstakes at a mile or over allowed, 4 lbs, a race at a mile or over since November 25th allowed, 6 lbs. (Maiden and claiming races not considered in estimating allowances). Starters to be named through the entry box by usual time of closing. Preference to horses that have accumulated the highest lifetime earnings excluding restricted races at the time of passing entry box. Different owners have equal draw according to money earned. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. Closed Saturday, February 11, 2012, with 13 nominations. (02:58 PM) (7)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Believe You Can 3 F L 122 Napravnik Rosie Jones J. Larry
2 Avie's Sense 3 F L 116 Graham James Carroll Josie
3 Inny Minnie 3 F L 116 Bridgmohan Shaun Margolis Steve
4 Table Three Ten 3 F L 116 Castellano Javier Motion H. Graham
5 Summer Applause 3 F L 118 Albarado Robby Calhoun W. Bret
7 Annaclone 3 F L 116 Mena Miguel Flint Bernard S.
I'm wondering if there's something more nasty going inside of Applauding then we know (this is the second stakes she's been scratched from). Many people are high on Taple Three Ten, but I've never seen her. The 1-2-3 from the Silverbulletday return, and I think Inny Minnie will turn the tables on Believe You Can and Summer Applause.
11th Race - Fair Grounds - Saturday, February 25th, 2012
STAKES. 1 1/16 Mile Dirt. Purse $300,000. Risen Star S. (Grade 2). FOR THREE YEAR OLDS. By subscription of $300 by Saturday, February 11th (Louisiana Derby early bird nominees automatically subscribed); $1,250 to enter; $1,450 additional to start. Supplemental nominations of $6,000 will be accepted at time of entry which shall include all fees. $300,000 Guaranteed of which 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 4% to fourth, 2% to fifth and 1% to starters sixth through ninth. Weight: 122 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I or II stakes allowed, 2lbs, a sweepstakes at a mile or over, allowed, 4lbs, $27,000 twice at a mile or over, allowed, 6lbs. (Maiden and claiming races not considered in estimating allowances). Starters to be named through the entry box by the usual time of closing. Preference to horses accordingto highest lifetime earnings excluding restricted races at the time of passing entry box. Different owners have equal draw according to earnings. Failure to draw into the race will cancel all fees. THE OWNER OF THE WINNER TO RECEIVE A TROPHY. Closed SSaturday, February 11, 2012, with 79 nominations. (04:55 PM) (11)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Afford 3 C L 116 Bridgmohan Shaun Geier Greg
2 Optimizer 3 C L 116 Marquez, Jr. Carlos H. Lukas D. Wayne
3A Mr. Bowling 3 C L 120 Albarado Robby Jones J. Larry
4 Z Dager 3 C L 116 Sellers Shane J. Asmussen Steven M.
5 Ted's Folly 3 G L 120 Zimmerman Ramsey Brown Wilson L.
6B Adena's Chance 3 C L 116 Eramia Richard E. Dorochenko Gennadi
7B Hero Of Order 3 C L 116 Graham James Dorochenko Gennadi
8 El Padrino 3 C L 116 Castellano Javier Pletcher Todd A.
9A Mark Valeski 3 C L 116 Napravnik Rosie Jones J. Larry
10 Shared Property 3 G L 120 Goncalves Leandro R. Amoss Thomas M.
11 Tizanexpense 3 C L 116 Mena Miguel
How loaded is Todd Pletcher this year? El Padrino who is getting quite a bit of buzz, is not even the buzziest horse in his stable. Mr. Bowling has a stablemate in Mark Valeski. If you where part of Sunday's Live Chat, I posted how the horses have done in their last couple of starts. I'm going with Optimizer in this. Why? It's not I don't think the big name horses are horrible, is that I'm just thinking about the long run where pedigree might stand out more. Yes his sire is a turf horse, but with a Belmont winning broodmare sire that will help him in the long run. Z Dagger for second and El Padrino for third.
So that's part one of the Weekend Preview, tomorrow will be the FOY preview which I will go over each horse one by one.
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