February 5 Results

A Squall Overtakes the Walk

Only AE entrant Scatter Joy (Scat Daddy - Rare Elegance by Forestry) was left on the sidelines, and the track was fast. Spin Out (Hard Spun - Island Queen by Ogygian) was favored, and Closerwalk (Street Sense - Cool Pussycat by Tabasco Cat) was the second-choice at 3-1. Elusive Success (Successful Appeal - Racing Quality by Elusive Quality) was off slowly, and Well Intentioned (Silver Deputy - Sincerely by Meadowlake) was steadied and trailed. Core Inflation (Closing Argument - by Tabasco Cat) went to the front, but he had company from Venture World (Elusive Quality - Freudenau by Meadowlake) and Closerwalk. Spin Out wasn't that far off either. Ethan's Tune (Concorde's Tune - Princess Biagi by Quaker Ridge) came up the rail to join the early fray. Closerwalk moved to the lead, pressed by Spin Out, with Venture World and Core Inflation sticking close. Closerwalk continued to lead into the stretch, but gobbling up ground was Bahamian Squall (Gone West - Midway Squall by Storm Bird). He rolled on by for a 1 1/4 length win over Closerwalk. Finishing well for third was Venture World, with Spin Out weakening to finish fourth. Watch the Replay.

February 5, 2012
Gulfstream Park Race 9
Maiden Special Weight   

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Dawn Comes Strong

All ten ran, including the entry of Closing Move (Bernardini - Show Me the Roses by Storm Cat) and Glorietta Bay (A.P. Indy - Miss Coronado by Coronado's Quest). The track was fast. Wait Til Dawn (Giant's Causeway - Path of Thunder by Thunder Gulch) was the 4-5 choice, S S Pinafore (Street Sense - Pinafores Pride by Saint Ballado) was 8-1. The start was good. S S Pinafore was among those breaking for the lead. But, Flashy American (Flashy Bull - Inn Between by Quiet American) emerged from the pack to set the early pace. Wait Til Dawn and both halves of the entry were the closest pursuers, but the field was fairly compact. S S Pinafore had a good spot on the rail in mid-pack. Wait Til Dawn moved closer to Flashy American, as they went into the turn. S S Pinafore was working hard to keep up with the leading group. Wait Til Dawn hit the front, as they entered the stretch. Both Glorietta Bay and Closing Move were coming. Closing Move won the battle of the entry-mates over Glorietta Bay, but that pair was better than 2 behind winner Wait Til Dawn. Pacesetter Flashy American settled for fourth. S S Pinafore flattened out and finished 6th. Watch the Replay.

February 5, 2012
Gulfstream Park Race 6
Maiden Special Weight 

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Just a Teeny Win

As anticipated, this one was taken off of the turf and run at a mile and a sixteenth on the main track, which was fast. Queen of the Waves (English Channel - Clearly a Queen by Lucky North) was scratched, along with Look Who's Ritzy (First Samurai - So Ritzy by Darn That Alarm), Dazzletown (Speightstown - Dazzle by Slewacide), and Treasured Up (Medaglia d'Oro - Melisma by Well Decorated). AE entrant Street Fantasy (Street Sense - Rich Fantasy by Richter Scale), and MTOs Diamond d'Oro (Medaglia d'Oro - Forty Carats by Forty Niner), Sharilyn Jean (Discreet Cat - Quiet Optimism by Deputy Minister) and Uptown Bertie (More Than Ready - De Bertie by De Niro) got to run. First-timer Prime Maker (Empire Maker - Safe Haven by A.P. Indy) was favored. Extra Cool (Street Sense - Coolwind by Forest Wildcat) was 92-1, and Street Fantasy (Street Sense - Rich Fantasy by Richter Scale) was 30-1. Prime Maker hopped a bit at the start. Street Fantasy was slow to start, and then was rank. To the lead went Teeny Liz (Proud Citizen - Fact of Matter by Summer Squall). Diamond d'Oro kept her company for awhile, with Teller Terri (Mizzen Mast - Special Brush by Broad Brush), Perfect Forever (Perfect Soul (IRE) - Lemons Forever by Lemon Drop Kid), and Extra Cool all near the lead. A. P. Azerin (A.P. Indy - Silent Sighs by Benchmark) made a big move to get into second, but she couldn't sustain it, as Teeny Liz shook free again. Prime Maker and Uptown Bertie were both running well late, but Teeny Liz was home free by 2 3/4 lengths. Uptown Bertie outfinished Prime Maker for second, with Teller Terri taking fourth. Extra Cool finished 6th, and Street Fantasy never got going, finishing 12th (last). Watch the Replay.

February 5, 2012
Fair Grounds Race 7
Maiden Special Weight 

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Other February 5 Results

Lightly Wound (colt; Hard Spun - Frolicing by Royal Academy) led for 6 furlongs in race 3 at Oaklawn Park, a 1 1/16 mile Maiden Claiming Race (Claiming Price $15,000) for 3, 4, and 5-year-olds, but couldn't hold off favorite Renewing (Awesome Again - Changing Seasons by Katowice) and finished second. The 4-year-old Renewing won by 7 1/2 lengths. Watch the Replay.

Miss Corinthian (filly; Corinthian - Miss General by Posse), Dover Crossing (filly; English Channel - Mighty Frio by Pulpit), and Princess Kiha (filly; Invasor (ARG) - Princess Belle by Mr. Greeley) finished 4th, 7th, and 9th in race 5 at Golden Gate Fields, a mile Starter Allowance. Oh Frankie Oh (Benchmark - Barbara O'Brien by Eltish) finished first, but was disqualified and placed third. The official winner was Handfull (Comic Strip - Honoree Lady by Roman Dancer). Watch the Replay.

Fire Wise (filly; Corinthian - Smoke Chaser by Smoke Glacken) was part of the pace, but faded to fifth in race 8 at Golden Gate Fields, a mile Maiden Claiming Race (Claiming Price $20,000). Oh Molly Brannigan (Utopia (JPN) - Transcending by Giant's Causeway) led all the way and held on by a neck for the victory. Watch the Replay.

Channelofdreams (colt; English Channel - So Soulful by Real Quiet) finished 8th in race 3 at Tampa Bay Downs, a 7 furlong Maiden Claiming Race (Claiming Price $25,000). The winner was Peppermint Prince (Wildcat Heir - Holy Holy Moly by Holy Bull), who went right to the lead, and won by 3 1/2 lengths. Watch the Replay.

Suprise Ending (colt; English Channel - Emily's Angel by Saint Ballado) was scratched from race 4 at Oaklawn Park, a 6 furlong Claiming Race (Claiming Price $10,000). The winner was 4-year-old Mr. Sierra (Ministers Wild Cat - Sierra Freedom by Free At Last). Watch the Replay.

February 6 Result

Seaside Magic (filly; Hard Spun - Enduring Will by Arch) won race 4 at Parx Racing, a 6.5 furlong Starter Allowance contest. She was involved from the start despite bobbling, and won by a nose. Watch the Replay.

February 7 Results

Favorite Hard to Know (filly; Hard Spun - Cozzena by Cozzene) took the lead late in race 9 at Turf Paradise, a 6 furlong Maiden Claiming Race (Claiming Price $5,000), but couldn't hold off Flame It (Flame Thrower - Rockeyhillcat by Flying Continental), with Hard to Know holding second. Watch the Replay.

Give Me the Mula (colt; Corinthian - Mula Mula by Gone West) had a brief lead in race 10 at Parx, a 5.5 furlong Maiden Claiming Race (Claiming Price $10,000), but weakened and finished 4th. The winner was Co Pilot (Unbridled Jet - Bein by Northern Idol). Ace On Top broke down and lost his rider soon after the start. Watch the Replay.

February 8 Entries

Alexandra's Grace is Unavailable in Black and White

February 8, 2012
Gulfstream Park Race 9
Maiden Special Weight
6 furlongs
3-year-old fillies
Post Time: 4:43 PM ET HRTV

Alexandra's Grace (Hard Spun - Mycatcandance by Storm Cat) debuts at 6 furlongs at Gulfstream Park. She has been working at Palm Meadows, including 4 furlongs in :48.58 on February 2. She sold for $90,000 as a weanling, and for $200,000 as a 2-year-old, and is out of stakes winner Mycatcandance. Mycatcandance earned $121,607, and has produced 2 winners. Mycatcandance is a half sister to 3 winners, and a full sister to grade I winner Consolidator, who earned $661,760.

Cloudwatcher (Macho Uno - Silk Queen by Touch Gold) and Currahee Assault (Proud Citizen - Marialua by Maria's Mon) finished 2nd and 4th at 6 furlongs at Gulfstream Park on January 6, behind The Last Meow. Cloudwatcher has no other starts. She was purchased for $25,000 as a yearling, and for $50,000 at 2, and is the first foal out of the winning mare Silk Queen. Silk Queen is a full sister to one winner, and a half sister to 2 winners, including grade I stakes-placed Ginger Pop. Currahee Assault previously finished 9th in a 6 furlong race at Churchill Downs on July 4. She sold for $40,000 as a weanling, and for $170,000 as a yearling. She is the second foal out of the unraced mare Marialua. Marialua is a half sister to 3 winners, including grade III winner Honolua Storm, who earned $354,548.

Who Is Camille (Dixie Union - Chapena by Fusaichi Pegasus) did her previous running at Calder, where she ran 5 times. She debuted in the 5 furlong Catcharisingstar Stakes on August 27, finishing 8th. She then finished 2nd at 5.5 furlongs on September 11, 2nd at 6 furlongs on September 30, 4th at 7 furlongs on October 14, and 2nd at 6.5 furlongs on November 11. Who Is Camille sold for $15,000 as a 2-year-old, and is out of the unraced mare Chapena. Chapena is a half sister to 11 winners, including stakes-placed Point Gold, grade I stakes-placed Serazzo, and grade I winners You and I and Chaposa Springs. 

Black and White (Roman Ruler - Her Temptation by High Yield) finished 7th in her debut at 6 furlongs at Saratoga on August 27, and then was 2nd at 5.5 furlongs at Gulfstream Park on December 10. She sold for $70,000 as a yearling, and is the second foal out of the winning mare Her Temptation. Her Temptation's first foal, Camp Temptation, is a winner. Her Temptation is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes winner Jolie the Cat.

Seaside Escape (Bernardini - Promenade Girl by Carson City) ran previously on the turf at Newmarket in England, finishing 8th at 7 furlongs on August 26, and 5th at a mile on September 17. She is the first foal out of grade II winner Promenade Girl, who earned $678,990. Promenade Girl is a half sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner Dattts Awesome.

The final filly with experience is Martini (Yes It's True - Tropical Punch by Two Punch), who finished 6th in her only start, a 6.5 furlong race Gulfstream Park on December 26. She is out of stakes winner Tropical Punch, who earned $404,377. Tropical Punch has produced the winner Twister in Dixie. Tropical Punch is a full sister to one winner, and a half sister to 7 winners, including stakes winner Happy Surprise.

Welcome Guest (Unbridled's Song - My Friend C. Z. by Seeking the Gold) was purchased for $250,000 as a yearling, and is out of the placed mare My Friend C. Z. My Friend C. Z. has produced the winner Lifelong, and is a half sister to 2 winners, including grade I winner Political Force. My Friend C. Z.'s dam is grade I winner Glitter Woman.

Direction (Tapit - Freccia by Cryptoclearance) sold for $90,000 as a weanling, and for $185,000 at 2. She is out of the winning mare Freccia, who has produced 2 winners from 2 to run. Freccia is a half sister to 5 winners, including stakes-placed Sweet Vision.

Dancing Desire (Mr. Greeley - Tempest Dancer by Storm Cat) was a $150,000 yearling, and is out of stakes winner Tempest Dancer, who earned $115,250. Tempest Dancer has produced 8 winners from 8 to run, including grade III winner Windrush, stakes winner Sarawat, and Temp, a full brother to Dancing Desire. One of her offspring was a debut winner. Tempest Dancer is a half sister to 9 winners, including grade I winner Imperial Gesture; and a full sister to grade I winner Sardula.

Emotion Parade, dam of Unavailable (Distorted Humor - Emotion Parade (ARG) by Parade Marshal), was a grade I winner in Argentina, and earned $117,208. Unavailable is her first foal. Emotion Parade is a full sister to 3 winners, and a half sister to 4 winners, including group I winner Empenosa Fitz.

Other February 8 Entries

Photon (gelding; Invasor (ARG) - Lady Bertrando by Bertrando) runs in race 1 at Gulfstream Park, a mile Claiming Race (Claiming Price $15,000). Post time is 12:35 PM ET. Photon broke his maiden in his fourth and most recent start, a mile Maiden Claiming Race at Gulfstream Park on January 19. Since then, he worked 3 furlongs in :36.40 at Calder on February 1. Photon is the second foal out of stakes winner Lady Bertrando, who won 3 races at 2, including 2 stakes. Lady Bertrando's first foal is the winner Awesome Attack. Lady Bertrando is a half sister to stakes winner Night Power. 

Michael P. (colt; Corinthian - Le Chateau by Chester House) is scheduled to debut in race 6 at Tampa Bay Downs, a mile Maiden Claiming Race (Claiming Price $30,000) on the turf. Post time is 2:44 PM ET. Michael P. has been working at Tampa Bay, including 4 furlongs in :50.40 on February 4. He was purchased for $20,000 as a 2-year-old, and is the first foal out of stakes-placed Le Chateau, who earned $132,230. Le Chateau is half sister to 6 winners, including grade III winner Golden Sonata, who earned $288,811.

Street Savy (filly; Street Sense - Home Court by Storm Cat) is entered in race 10 at Gulfstream Park, an Allowance/Optional Claiming Race schedueled for 1 1/16 miles on the turf. However, I believe this race has already been taken off of the turf, so we'll see if Street Savy stays in. Post time is 5:04 PM ET. Street Savy has four previous starts, most recently winning a mile Maiden Claiming Race on the turf at Gulfstream Park on January 8. She also has run three times on the dirt, finishing 2nd twice at 7 furlongs, and 6th at a mile. Street Savy last worked on January 30, going 4 furlongs in :50.06 at Gulfstream. Street Savy is out of grade III stakes-placed Home Court. Home Court has produced four winners from four to run. She is a half sister to one winner, and a full sister to stakes winner One Nice Cat, who was stakes-placed on the turf. Home Court's dam is champion Jewel Princess.

English Major (colt; English Channel - Deb's Charm by Silver Charm) and Slinger (colt; Hard Spun - Binavicar by Vicar) meet in race 11 at Gulfstream Park, a Maiden Claiming Race (Claiming Price $35,000) scheduled for a mile on the turf. Post time is 5:35 PM ET. English Major is unraced. He has been working at Palm Meadows, including 5 straight turf works. Most recently, he went 5 furlongs in 1:02.67 on February 2. English Major sold for $200,000 as a yearling, and is out of grade II stakes-placed Deb's Charm. Deb's Charm has produced 3 winners from 3 to run, including stakes winner Simply Spiteful. Deb's Charm is a half sister to 5 winners, including grade III winner Tasha's Miracle. Slinger has run twice, finishing 5th at a mile on a sloppy track at Churchill Downs on November 27, and 9th at a mile on the turf at Gulfstream Park on January 7. He last working on February 4 at Palm Meadows, going 4 furlongs in :50.87. Slinger is the second foal out of the winning mare Binavicar. Binavicar's first foal, Liberty Cap, is a winner on the turf. Binavicar is a half sister to stakes winner Smokin' Legend, who has earned $147,006, and Bonnano, who was group II stakes-placed in Panama.