Larry Collmus called it. Before the start of the 4th race at Gulfstream Park today, the veteran track announcer declared SIR LONDON his pick to win. Breaking from far outside in the 12 slot, Jose Ortiz kept the 5-year-old gelding just off the two frontrunners with a clear path ahead throughout the race. Advancing between […]
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Christmas Candy
Fortune Racing LLC’s CANDY LIGHT warmed up a chilly Boxing Day with a score in the $100,000 Tropical Park Oaks at Gulfstream Park this afternoon. It seemed odd to see so many folks bundled up in coats in south Florida, but not even that part of the country has been able to escape the deep […]
Wootton Asset (FR) Back in the Winner’s Circle
Wooohooo, Wootton Asset (FR)! The graded stakes winner of the 2021 Virginia Derby reunited with jockey Jose Ortiz today to win their optional allowance going a mile on the Aqueduct turf at the Belmont at the Big A meet. He was making just his second start after an 11-month layoff. Sent off as the favorite […]
Never A Bridesmaid
Four weeks ago at Gulfstream Park, Gainesway Stable’s SPENDARELLA turned heads with her impressive debut – and win – in a maiden special weight on the grass under Jose Ortiz. Today the pair stepped directly up to graded stakes company in the Herecomesthebride Stakes-G3, and the results were equally eye-catching. Away sharply, she led at […]
Spendarella Strikes at First Ask
A super impressive debut for SPENDARELLA in today’s 4th race at Gulfstream Park resulted in a very professional maiden-breaking win by this homebred for Gainesway Farm. And the 3-year-old filly has the right credentials – by Breeders’ Cup Mile winner Karakontie (JPN), she is out of Spanish Bunny, making her a full sister to graded […]