Gulfstream 31 August 2018

Going: Firm

Instructions

1

19:00 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 1 - Claiming

5f

Winner $12,600 - 7 ran

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

In His Image lost out by a head when runner-up in a stronger event over track and trip earlier this month and boasts obvious claims down in grade, while Diamond Mint is better than he showed last time and boasts enough back class to suggest he can make his presence felt. However, SHIM appeared to have plenty in hand when successful here last month and appears the safest option.

2

19:29 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 2 - Maiden Special Weight

6f

Winner $25,200 - 6 ran

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

BEAU SPLASH was only headed close home when runner-up on debut over track and trip and any normal amount of improvement could see him difficult to beat. Why God was beaten under a length when second in a stronger event last time and he isn't passed over lightly with Frenchmen Street next best after finishing second on his last three starts.

3

19:59 Gulfstream (USA) (2YO only)

Race 3 - Maiden Claiming

5f

Winner $23,625 - 7 ran

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

STILL THE ONE posted a career best last time when third, beaten a neck, over track and trip and he rates a confident pick to shed the maiden tag. Reagan's Heart has displayed enough in three starts to suggest he can land his maiden, while Noble King and Sidney's Charisma are both interesting newcomers who should be noted for market support.

4

20:30 Gulfstream (USA) (2YO only)

Race 4 - Maiden Claiming

5f 110y

Winner $11,970 - 8 ran

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

Haspel looks the pick of the runners with racecourse experience after finishing third over track and trip, but she hardly sets an insurmountable standard to aim at and preference is for the newcomer COURAGEOUS KITTY. The selection represents connections who operate at a 32% strike-rate around here and recent workout times suggest she could be ready to strike. Madelyn's Dancer looks next best.

5

21:00 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 5 - Claiming

1m

Winner $12,600 - 9 ran

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

SUMMER SPICE is the only member of this field to arrive in winning form after his success over slightly further here earlier this month and he rates a solid selection to complete a double. Black Prong has been running well in better races and has claims now he is back in calmer waters, with Zitman and Yo No Se also respected.

6

21:30 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 6 - Claiming

5f 110y

Winner $10,710 - 8 ran

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

WILD GOOD has reserved his best recent performances for this distance and hinted his turn was near when runner-up over track and trip earlier this month. There appears plenty of early pace in opposition which promises to suit this fast finisher and a bold bid seems assured. First Goal and Tiger Blood look the pair to concentrate on for minor honours.

7

22:02 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 7 - Allowance Optional Claiming

1m 110y

Winner $29,610 - 9 ran

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

AFFLUENTIAL bounced back to form when finishing third in a $60k event over track and trip last month and a reproduction of that effort could prove good enough to land this weaker event. Bold Daddy was behind the selection last time but was sent off significantly shorter in the market that day and is no forlorn hope. Sahara Storm has won two of his last three and completes the shortlist.

8

22:32 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 8 - Claiming

6f

Winner $12,600 - 9 ran

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

SUB FACTUM sauntered clear to record an emphatic success over a similar trip here earlier this month and is difficult to oppose after such a dominant performance. Artist got off the mark at the second attempt over track and trip and remains open to further improvement, with last-time-out winner Devilish Man also respected.

9

23:02 Gulfstream (USA) (3YO plus)

Race 9 - Maiden Claiming

7f 110y

Winner $15,750 - 9 ran

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

SPRING JOY was first past the post before being disqualified over an extended mile here on his penultimate start and lost nothing in defeat when fourth over a similar trip in June. He clearly has the ability to land an event of this nature and is preferred to Sky Knight and Two Steps To Toga.

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