On the Horizon – Gulfstream 01.22.2021 – John Pinder

Looking back on Thursday’s selections:

Race 7     Selection: 3 and 5 and 7 and 9

Race winner #4 I Get It – Was a very probably winner who was much closer to the pace than anticipated.

Race 8    Selection: 1 and 3 and 6

Race winner #4 Miss Italy- Drop in class did it

Race 9      Selection: and  and 7 and 

Race winner #3 Mira Mission  – Total miss on my part.

Race 10      Selection and and 5 and 8

Race winner #3 Bee Catcher  – Got this one

Looking back it was a tough day –

When trying to beat favorites and including others.

We won’t let the bad days stay around for long and enjoy every minute of the good ones.

Turning the page.

Gulfstream Park Friday 01.22.21

Race 7    1 – 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Alw 16000s Purse $31,000 FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE
STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $16,000 OR LESS SINCE JULY 1, 2019.

#1 Lookin At Roses – I don’t believe that his Gelding will be 12-1 at post time.  – Small Barn but wins their fair share – Has shown good ability to close well. INCLUDE.

#2 Danville -Going back to turf which  based on his running style would put him in a good tactful position – Could be a contender at a price – Timid INCLUDE

#3 Rocket Joe Copper – Best performances has come against those that he is simply better than, doesn’t seem to be the case today.  Pass

#4 Zippy – Majority of his turf races at GP have been subpar.  Pass

#5 High Noon Rider – Talented runner who drop back to the level and distance that he competes well – Runs best late – INCLUDE

#6 Good Old Boy – Versatile runner coming off of a 12 Furlong attempt. Should be fit and ready. INCLUDE

#7 Mid Day Image – Want the lead type that will ensure a lively pace. Pass

#8 Yamato – Pace dependent front runner, would benefit from a slower pace – wont be that today  Pass.

#9 Belgrano – Likes to run up front and will be facing a group of tuff closers.  Pass.

#10 My Point Exactly – Hasn’t shown much in his last two in the and I don’t see this 9 year old projecting up that much.  Pass.

Race 8     5 Furlongs. (Turf) OC 16000n1x Purse $40,000 FOR STATE BRED FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS OLD AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON A RACE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING OR STARTER OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $16,000.

#1 Angelcents – Only the 3rd start for this 4 year old Filly and 501 days since her last start.  Has shown talent but its anyone’s guess what we will get after the long layoff.  Pass.

#2 Double Medal –  1 for 23 Lifetime – Pass.

#3 Song River – Too inconsistent. Pass

#4 Follow Me Mom – Pass.

#5 War Star – Good early speed Just missed last time out INCLUDE

#6 Nikee Kan – Pass.

#7 Miss Miami Logical contender – cant leave out

#8 Distinctly Blue -Not a good start last time. Prior races that make her legit. INCLUDE

#9 Thinkin Cowtown -Dropping to her lowest level in at least two years – INCLUDE

Race 9     6 Furlongs. OC 25000n1x Purse $47,000 FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON $10,000 ONCE OTHER THAN MAIDEN, CLAIMING, STARTER OR STATE BRED ALLOWANCE OR WHICH HAVE NEVER WON TWO RACES OR CLAIMING PRICE $25,000

#1 Untitled – Woodbine shippers have a difficult time at this colt has shown that he can win here – but has not raced since July.  Pass.

#2 Doc Amster – has shown that he is a need the lead type who will fold when challenged. Pass

#3 Sagamore Mischief – outrun badly at this level last out. Pass.

#4 Arham – Broke his maiden at first asking impressively winning by 7.  Facing a tough group here.  Timid Pass.

#5 Girolamo’s Attack – Dropper for Saffie Joseph that fits the winning description for this high percentage barn. – Layoff – Shipper – Beaten Favorite – INCLUDE  

#6 Royal Squeeze – Trainer stats drop with long layoffs. Pass

#7 Whyruawesome  – Hard hitting 10 year old who is still doing his thing well – Maybe his Trainer is using the TB12 method.  Timid INCLUDE.

#8 Ready to Answer – Broke his maiden last time out against a good group of 11.  INCLUDE

RACE 10    5 Furlongs. (Turf) MC 20000 Purse $25,000 FOR MAIDENS, FILLIES AND MARES FOUR YEARS
OLD AND UPWARD.

#1 Mama Longlegs – Pass.

#2 Hoity Toity – Pass.

#3 Sassy Cat – Cutting back to as sprint after attempting a 8.5 Furlongs. Timid Pass.

#4 Winnipeg Wonder – cutting back from 7.5 to 5 should do very well for this high percentage barn.  INCLUDE

#5 K’s Running Free – New barn but I don’t see alot here other than a win at a mile in the slop.  Pass.

#6 St. Louie Arch – Pass.

#7 Miahsolomiah – Retains Saez and 2nd out for new barn. Timid INCLUDE.

#8 Livin At the Beach – Pass.

#9 Blessing Memories – Pass.

#10 Imhavinaverygooday – one race and we didn’t see much. Pass.

#11 Seamialaugh – Woodbine Shipper who is 0 for 10 lifetime. Pass.

#12 Princess Merida – Once paced runner with not a lot of speed.

After looking at this sequence, personally am going to pass this one. Turned out to be much tougher than I thought.  Especially the Race 7 and Race 10.   Please use the analysis as you see fit.  –  YOU Make it Happen and I will start working on the writeup for Pegasus Day.

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