We are excited to announce a renewed partnership with the fine folks and handicappers at 1/ST BET. Jeremy Plonk and Jeff Siegel will be sharing their expertise on a weekly basis to pass along some ponies that they like for races at various tracks around the country, including Gulfstream Park.
For this Wednesday, February 5 article, Jeremy Plonk shares everything you need to know for the racing card for Gulfstream Park.
#7 Fuerteventura (4-1 morning line odds) has continued to add distance with late-running interest since moving to the barn of turf marathon specialist Mike Maker in September. This horse was just getting warmed up at the end of 1-1/4 miles last time at Turfway Park and is 1-for-1 on the Gulfstream Tapeta synthetic surface. Win-place bet #7. Daily Double 7-2 to next pick.
#2 Romina (12-1 morning line odds) has longshot consideration for a wake-up performance. She has been facing stronger competition from tougher post positions. She now meets maiden claiming-level runners for the first time, draws inside in post 2 and trainer Fausto Gutierrez adds blinkers for the first time. This barn has a $1.70 ROI for every $1 bet in Gulfstream Park maiden claiming turf races over the past 5 years with a penchant for price connections in these spots. Win-place bet #2.
Photo: Jason Moran / Eclipse Sportswire Jockey Mychel Sanchez will serve a seven-day suspension and pay an additional $1,750 in fines
Photo: Gulfstream Park / Lauren King Sovereignty, dramatic late-running winner of the Fountain of Youth (G2) March 1, is being pointed
Photo: Santa Anita / Benoit Photo Cavalieri and Alpha Bella, who finished one-two in the Grade 3 La Cañada in January at Santa Anita,
Photo: Gonzalo Anteliz Jr. / Eclipse Sportswire The stars will shine Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs, and not just in the Grade 3 Tampa Ba