Gulfstream 28 December 2016

Going: Fast Dirt (Dirt)

Instructions

1

17:35 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 1 - Starter Optional Claiming

7f

Winner $13,230 - 7 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

Esken Lady did best of a few of these when a neck runner up in a restricted stake earlier this month. That was over a mile and this shorter distance could suit a couple of her rivals more. TOO CLEVER BY HALF set a pressured pace that day and faded. Concealedwithakiss and Arella Princess also ran well in the same event and can't be discounted.

2

18:04 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2 - Claiming

1m 110y

Winner $15,120 - 9 ran

No.
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ROCCIA D'ORO has mainly ran in stakes and allowance events since coming over from Italy. In his only run in a claimer, he lost by a head in a similar event to this at Belmont in October. He gets the nod on the class drop. Fast Falcon has performed well in decent company on dirt. He is interesting making his turf debut.

3

18:33 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 3 - Maiden Claiming

5f 110y

Winner $10,710 - 7 ran

No.
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AVE CAESAR has form in higher priced maiden claimers including a closing third on his return last month. Provided he doesn't get too far behind, he should go close here. Command Peter and Motherland look the obvious dangers. The former is making a rare start on dirt in a career low spot. Motherland ran third at this level 10 days ago.

4

19:02 Gulfstream (USA) (2YO only)

Race 4 - Starter Optional Claiming

7f 110y

Winner $17,640 - 8 ran

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JERMYN STREET looked much improved second time out and first time on turf. She graduated in a maiden special weight last month. As she ran in a maiden claimer on debut, she is eligible for this event. A Square To Spare won by almost 10 lengths and looks a big danger. Ventina may reverse the form with India Mantuana with more pace to chase down.

5

19:32 Gulfstream (USA) (2YO only)

Race 5 - Maiden Claiming

5f 110y

Winner $10,710 - 9 ran

No.
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ADAGIO has the best form by far and plummets in class here. He has five near misses to his name and comes off his worst race to date. That's a worry at very skinny odds. Chicago invader is a wire to wire possibility. It will be a major surprise if Giant Inspiration and El Potro don't show a lot more second time at the races.

6

20:02 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 6 - Claiming

7f 110y

Winner $11,970 - 11 ran

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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
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Form Snapshot

BINGO KITTEN has had many chances to win career race number two. In fairness, they have all been in much better company than this and he's ran well in almost off them. He only narrowly missed when running first time for sale on his comeback and drops further in class here. Imperial Warrior another who is on a long, losing run has claims.

7

20:32 Gulfstream (USA) (2YO only)

Race 7 - Maiden Claiming

1m

Winner $14,490 - 12 ran

No.
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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

Taco Wayne's Shot, Pachamanca and the class dropping Silvera have the best form in here and could fight this out. However, there are a few unexposed fillies lurking. STAY SAFE KITTEN and Rita both run in a maiden claimer for the first time. The selection shaped well on her debut and her only other start was rained off the turf.

8

21:02 Gulfstream (USA) (2YO only)

Race 8 - Claiming

6f

Winner $11,340 - 14 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

MAGALIE tried stakes company after breaking her maiden. She looks aggressively spotted now running in a claimer. R Incredible Life has also been tackling better. She is likely to be an early factor along with the unbeaten Wrap It Up. Beautyofaday won on her debut on dirt and has ran with credit in decent company on the turf.

9

21:32 Gulfstream (USA) (4YO plus)

Race 9 - Claiming

7f 110y

Winner $11,970 - 12 ran

No.
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Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
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PAR broke his maiden at Monmouth in June. Since then, he's acquitted himself well in better company than this including a runner up at Aqueduct last time. His form is superior to his rivals and he's likely to be a short price as a result. Graphite Strike, I'm In and Jacala have the look of playable alternatives.

10

22:02 Gulfstream (USA) (2YO only)

Race 10 - Maiden Claiming

1m

Winner $14,490 - 11 ran

No.
(Draw)
Form
Silk / Saddlecloth / Horse Name
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

Presuming last time runner up Wilshire Star doesn't get in, this looks wide open. Lil' Charlie and Wild Scat Blue have ran some nice races but are hardly bomb proof considering their likely shortish odds. ALBERT CHARLES gets the vote in the hope switching to the grass is the making of him. Second time starter Durocher and Katies Choice who may finally get on turf are of interest.

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