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Horse Racing Info. 1/17
At the Gate - Sunday
By Mike Dempsey
There were no real surprises at the Eclipse Awards last night as Triple Crown winner American Pharoah won Horse of the Year and top three-year-old while his trainer Bob Baffert picked up some hardware (after dropping it) and owner Zayat Stables picked up a pair of Eclipse Awards for top owner and breeder.
American Pharoah was the unanimous winner of Horse of the Year as expected. There was a surprise in the two-year-old filly category as Songbird came up one vote short of being unanimous. One voter cast their ballot for Catch a Glimpse, who won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
Javier Castellano took home the award for top jockey, while Tyler Gaffalione won the top apprentice.
Here are the winners and voting:
Two-Year-Old Male (Name, First-Place Votes)
Nyquist, 255; Mohaymen, 3; Voter Abstentions, 3.
Two-Year-Old Filly
Songbird, 260, Catch a Glimpse, 1.
Three-Year-Old Male
American Pharoah, 261.
Three-Year-Old Filly
Stellar Wind, 108; I’m a Chatterbox, 47; Found (IRE), 46; Lady Eli, 34; Lovely Maria, 12; Curalina, 11; Include Betty, 2; Voter Abstentions, 1.
Older Dirt Male
Honor Code, 126; Liam’s Map, 95; Tonalist, 14; Effinex, 12; Shared Belief, 9; California Chrome, 3. Voter Abstentions, 2.
Older Dirt Female
Beholder, 256; Stopchargingmaria, 4; Sheer Drama, 1.
Male Sprinter
Runhappy, 255; Private Zone, 2; Rock Fall, 2; Mongolian Saturday, 1; Secret Circle, 1.
Female Sprinter
La Verdad, 98; Wavell Avenue, 90; Lady Shipman, 41; Cavorting, 19; Unbridled Forever, 5; Ageless, 1; Birdonthewire, 1; Fantastic Style, 1; Voter Abstentions, 5.
Male Turf Horse
Big Blue Kitten, 134; Golden Horn (GB), 63; The Pizza Man, 41; Flintshire, 18; Chiropractor, 1; Grand Arch, 1; Voter Abstentions, 3.
Female Turf Horse
Tepin, 211; Found (IRE), 38; Stephanie’s Kitten, 8; Lady Eli, 2; Curvy (GB), 1; Voter Abstentions, 1.
Steeplechase Horse
Dawalan (FR), 165; Bob Le Beau (IRE), 47; African Oil (FR), 2; Demonstrative, 2; Grinding Speed, 1; Voter Abstentions, 44.
Owner
Zayat Stables, 220; Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 26; Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc., 6; Reddam Racing, 2; Godolphin Racing, 1; Voter Abstentions, 6.
Breeder
Zayat Stables, 190; Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 39; Darley, 13; WinStar Farm, 5; Adena Springs, 4; Spendthrift Farm, 1; Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, 1; Voter Abstentions, 8.
Trainer
Bob Baffert, 200; Todd Pletcher, 44; Chad Brown, 12; Karl Broberg, 1; Jerry Hollendorfer, 1; Voter Abstentions, 3.
Jockey
Javier Castellano, 184; Victor Espinoza, 70; Joe Bravo, 1; Pedro Monterrey, Jr., 1; Irad Ortiz, Jr., 1; Joel Rosario, 1; John Velazquez, 1; Voter Abstentions, 2.
Apprentice Jockey
Tyler Gaffalione, 149; Eric Cancel, 63; Angel Cruz, 9; Ashley Broussard, 6; David Lopez, 3; Jorge Robles, 1; Voter Abstentions, 30.
Horse of the Year
American Pharoah, 261.
Here is today’s opener from Gulfstream Park to get the day off to a good start:
GP Race 1 OClm $25,000N1X (12:35 ET)
#1 Decent 8-5
#4 Doctor J Dub 15-1
#8 Little Baltar 12-1
#11 Red Guard 3-1
Analysis: Decent set the early fractions and did not have enough punch left late in a third place finish at Belmont Park going six furlongs against Alw-1 company. The runner up Speeding Comet came back to beat Alw-1 foes in his next outing on Oct. 11. Our top pick now comes back off a four-month break here for the Kenneally barn that is 17% winners with runners coming back off a 61-180-day layoff. The price may end up light but he has worked sharply at Palm Meadows and the cut back to five furlongs should suit him.
Doctor J Dub set the early fractions and weakened to finish fourth last out against $16,000 claimers. The loss snapped a three race winning streak against claimers. He was claimed out of his last outing by the Borell barn that just recently started training for Drawing Away Stable. He has won 4 of 8 on turf and while he steps up into a tougher spot he should end up a generous price.
Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 9-5 or better.
EX: 1,4 / 1,4,8,11
TRI: 1,4 / 1,4,8,11 / 1,2,4,8,11
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Gulfstream Park:
GP Race 9 OClm $75,000N1X (4:35 ET)
#3 Fortun 8-1
#2 Miss Inclusive 3-1
#4 Broadway Gal 4-1
#7 Dearest 7-2
Analysis: Fortun was a good looking maiden winner for a $40,000 tag in her second career start at Keeneland and then caught a sloppy track at Churchill Downs last out at this level in her first go against winners. She did show some late interest and was only beaten 3 3/4 lengths for the top spot. Three runners have exited that race to win next out. He makes his first start here for the Tomlinson barn that is 24% winners (with a +ROI) first off the claim.
Miss Inclusive made a mild late run to finish third last out at this level here over a wet track in her first start against winners, sent off as the 4-5 chalk. She was an impressive maiden winner two back in her debut at Laurel Park with the third and seventh place finisher coming out of that race to graduate next out. She does not need to move forward all that much off her last effort to win against this group.
Wagering
WIN: #3 to win at 9-2 or better.
EX: 2,3 / 2,3,4,7
TRI: 2,3 / 2,3,4,7 / 2,3,4,6,7
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Aqueduct:
AQU Race 8 Alw $67,000N1X (3:50 ET)
#9 Special Ops 5-1
#8 Sioux 4-1
#5 Wild Zambezi 6-1
#2 Jack O Liam 5-1
Analysis: Special Ops ships back from Florida where the gelding has been working at Payson for his first go since last June. The Clement barn is 25% winners with runners coming back off a +180-day layoff. The gelding broke his maiden on the inner track going two turns last March off a 3 1/2 month break. He has beaten winners, taking a $50,000 starter allowance race in his last outing in the slop. He fits well here and is working as if he is going to come back running.
Sioux was the beaten favorite last out, stumbling and getting bumped around at the break and finishing evenly in a fifth place finish. he earned a solid number three back beating state bred Alw-2 foes. The Nevin barn has been on the quiet side the past few months but this guy fits here if he runs back to his effort three back.
Wagering
WIN: #9 to win at 7-2 or better.
EX: 8,9 / 2,5,8,9
TRI: 8,9 / 2,5,8,9 / 2,4,5,8,9
Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.
Gulfstream Park
R1: #4 Doctor J Dub 15-1
R1: #8 Little Baltar 12-1
R2: #4 Flashy Zee 8-1
R3: #1 Key West Dude 10-1
R5: #2 Sweet Elegance 12-1
R5: #1 Aly Cruise 8-1
R5: #4 Skirts on Fire 8-1
R6: #4 Heavenly View 8-1
R6: #10 Show Me 8-1
R7: #3 Nauset Beach 8-1
R9: #3 Fortun 8-1
R10: #3 Never Give It 8-1
R10: #5 Jaiden’s Best 12-1
R11: #10 Lucky Greatness 20-1
R11: #15 Miss Niagara 8-1
Good luck today!
By Mike Dempsey
There were no real surprises at the Eclipse Awards last night as Triple Crown winner American Pharoah won Horse of the Year and top three-year-old while his trainer Bob Baffert picked up some hardware (after dropping it) and owner Zayat Stables picked up a pair of Eclipse Awards for top owner and breeder.
American Pharoah was the unanimous winner of Horse of the Year as expected. There was a surprise in the two-year-old filly category as Songbird came up one vote short of being unanimous. One voter cast their ballot for Catch a Glimpse, who won the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
Javier Castellano took home the award for top jockey, while Tyler Gaffalione won the top apprentice.
Here are the winners and voting:
Two-Year-Old Male (Name, First-Place Votes)
Nyquist, 255; Mohaymen, 3; Voter Abstentions, 3.
Two-Year-Old Filly
Songbird, 260, Catch a Glimpse, 1.
Three-Year-Old Male
American Pharoah, 261.
Three-Year-Old Filly
Stellar Wind, 108; I’m a Chatterbox, 47; Found (IRE), 46; Lady Eli, 34; Lovely Maria, 12; Curalina, 11; Include Betty, 2; Voter Abstentions, 1.
Older Dirt Male
Honor Code, 126; Liam’s Map, 95; Tonalist, 14; Effinex, 12; Shared Belief, 9; California Chrome, 3. Voter Abstentions, 2.
Older Dirt Female
Beholder, 256; Stopchargingmaria, 4; Sheer Drama, 1.
Male Sprinter
Runhappy, 255; Private Zone, 2; Rock Fall, 2; Mongolian Saturday, 1; Secret Circle, 1.
Female Sprinter
La Verdad, 98; Wavell Avenue, 90; Lady Shipman, 41; Cavorting, 19; Unbridled Forever, 5; Ageless, 1; Birdonthewire, 1; Fantastic Style, 1; Voter Abstentions, 5.
Male Turf Horse
Big Blue Kitten, 134; Golden Horn (GB), 63; The Pizza Man, 41; Flintshire, 18; Chiropractor, 1; Grand Arch, 1; Voter Abstentions, 3.
Female Turf Horse
Tepin, 211; Found (IRE), 38; Stephanie’s Kitten, 8; Lady Eli, 2; Curvy (GB), 1; Voter Abstentions, 1.
Steeplechase Horse
Dawalan (FR), 165; Bob Le Beau (IRE), 47; African Oil (FR), 2; Demonstrative, 2; Grinding Speed, 1; Voter Abstentions, 44.
Owner
Zayat Stables, 220; Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 26; Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc., 6; Reddam Racing, 2; Godolphin Racing, 1; Voter Abstentions, 6.
Breeder
Zayat Stables, 190; Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 39; Darley, 13; WinStar Farm, 5; Adena Springs, 4; Spendthrift Farm, 1; Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings, 1; Voter Abstentions, 8.
Trainer
Bob Baffert, 200; Todd Pletcher, 44; Chad Brown, 12; Karl Broberg, 1; Jerry Hollendorfer, 1; Voter Abstentions, 3.
Jockey
Javier Castellano, 184; Victor Espinoza, 70; Joe Bravo, 1; Pedro Monterrey, Jr., 1; Irad Ortiz, Jr., 1; Joel Rosario, 1; John Velazquez, 1; Voter Abstentions, 2.
Apprentice Jockey
Tyler Gaffalione, 149; Eric Cancel, 63; Angel Cruz, 9; Ashley Broussard, 6; David Lopez, 3; Jorge Robles, 1; Voter Abstentions, 30.
Horse of the Year
American Pharoah, 261.
Here is today’s opener from Gulfstream Park to get the day off to a good start:
GP Race 1 OClm $25,000N1X (12:35 ET)
#1 Decent 8-5
#4 Doctor J Dub 15-1
#8 Little Baltar 12-1
#11 Red Guard 3-1
Analysis: Decent set the early fractions and did not have enough punch left late in a third place finish at Belmont Park going six furlongs against Alw-1 company. The runner up Speeding Comet came back to beat Alw-1 foes in his next outing on Oct. 11. Our top pick now comes back off a four-month break here for the Kenneally barn that is 17% winners with runners coming back off a 61-180-day layoff. The price may end up light but he has worked sharply at Palm Meadows and the cut back to five furlongs should suit him.
Doctor J Dub set the early fractions and weakened to finish fourth last out against $16,000 claimers. The loss snapped a three race winning streak against claimers. He was claimed out of his last outing by the Borell barn that just recently started training for Drawing Away Stable. He has won 4 of 8 on turf and while he steps up into a tougher spot he should end up a generous price.
Wagering
WIN: #1 to win at 9-5 or better.
EX: 1,4 / 1,4,8,11
TRI: 1,4 / 1,4,8,11 / 1,2,4,8,11
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Gulfstream Park:
GP Race 9 OClm $75,000N1X (4:35 ET)
#3 Fortun 8-1
#2 Miss Inclusive 3-1
#4 Broadway Gal 4-1
#7 Dearest 7-2
Analysis: Fortun was a good looking maiden winner for a $40,000 tag in her second career start at Keeneland and then caught a sloppy track at Churchill Downs last out at this level in her first go against winners. She did show some late interest and was only beaten 3 3/4 lengths for the top spot. Three runners have exited that race to win next out. He makes his first start here for the Tomlinson barn that is 24% winners (with a +ROI) first off the claim.
Miss Inclusive made a mild late run to finish third last out at this level here over a wet track in her first start against winners, sent off as the 4-5 chalk. She was an impressive maiden winner two back in her debut at Laurel Park with the third and seventh place finisher coming out of that race to graduate next out. She does not need to move forward all that much off her last effort to win against this group.
Wagering
WIN: #3 to win at 9-2 or better.
EX: 2,3 / 2,3,4,7
TRI: 2,3 / 2,3,4,7 / 2,3,4,6,7
Today’s Featured Race of the Day from Aqueduct:
AQU Race 8 Alw $67,000N1X (3:50 ET)
#9 Special Ops 5-1
#8 Sioux 4-1
#5 Wild Zambezi 6-1
#2 Jack O Liam 5-1
Analysis: Special Ops ships back from Florida where the gelding has been working at Payson for his first go since last June. The Clement barn is 25% winners with runners coming back off a +180-day layoff. The gelding broke his maiden on the inner track going two turns last March off a 3 1/2 month break. He has beaten winners, taking a $50,000 starter allowance race in his last outing in the slop. He fits well here and is working as if he is going to come back running.
Sioux was the beaten favorite last out, stumbling and getting bumped around at the break and finishing evenly in a fifth place finish. he earned a solid number three back beating state bred Alw-2 foes. The Nevin barn has been on the quiet side the past few months but this guy fits here if he runs back to his effort three back.
Wagering
WIN: #9 to win at 7-2 or better.
EX: 8,9 / 2,5,8,9
TRI: 8,9 / 2,5,8,9 / 2,4,5,8,9
Live Longshots:
These are price plays for exotic players looking to find a couple of extra contenders to use in their trifecta and superfecta wagers. Or for those with smaller bankrolls, you might want to get in a small win-place wager.
Gulfstream Park
R1: #4 Doctor J Dub 15-1
R1: #8 Little Baltar 12-1
R2: #4 Flashy Zee 8-1
R3: #1 Key West Dude 10-1
R5: #2 Sweet Elegance 12-1
R5: #1 Aly Cruise 8-1
R5: #4 Skirts on Fire 8-1
R6: #4 Heavenly View 8-1
R6: #10 Show Me 8-1
R7: #3 Nauset Beach 8-1
R9: #3 Fortun 8-1
R10: #3 Never Give It 8-1
R10: #5 Jaiden’s Best 12-1
R11: #10 Lucky Greatness 20-1
R11: #15 Miss Niagara 8-1
Good luck today!
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