American Turf Magazine
/ December-January 2015-2016
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Gulfstream
BEHZAD’S PRIDE: Tried in two awfully difficult spots,
including $500k stakes, after changing hands for $35k
in September. Will be hard to down with some class
relief.
BREEZY MY WAY: Versatile sort is probably better on
dirt, but his recent tries up north on the green stuff
were pretty solid, too. Major player.
CITY TRIP: Early speed has made this mare effective
everywhere that she goes. Ready to take another ‘Trip’
to the winner’s circle.
FLY ME TO DUBAI: In the money in three straight
attempts since dropping down versus maiden claimers.
Graduation day is near.
KELLYSLITTLESECRET: Monmouth invader isn’t much
of a secret anymore after posting a game win in her
local debut. Puts them back to back.
KICKN IN: Toss her Tampa form and she’s been a steady
player in Hallandale and Miami. Kick starts a winning
day at the races.
LITTLE CHUCK: Took a nice step forward to finish a solid
third at second asking on a slight drop to $35k. Won’t
remain in the maiden ranks for much longer.
MARCH REWARD: Rounding back into form since
switching hands for $12.5k in late August. In good
hands with Kristin Mulhall.
PENNETTA: Continues to get better with each trip to
the post. Daughter of Archarcharch is on her way; $35k
marks the spot.
PRIZE ARCH: Didn’t show much in her debut sprinting
on grass, but took a nice step forward with blinkers off
in her first try on dirt. Another leap forward puts her in
the winner’s circle.
SMOKING THE FIELD: Hard-knocking 8-year-old wins
his share of races and always shows up ready to run.
Impossible to knock.
TARTALETA: Sneaky efforts in her last two at odds of
44-1 and 20-1. It’s been a while between drinks but very
capable of rounding out a hefty exacta/trifecta at the
least.
BEST BET: KENITRA: Showed some early interest in her
debut in the slop at odds of 5-2 at $50k, then turned in
a game second when dropped to $35k for a very sharp
outfit. Goes one better.
LONGSHOT: FEE AND SUGAR: Overall two-for-40
lifetime record isn’t pretty, but if you pick through her
form, she has some sneaky performances hidden in
there. Bombs away.
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COUNCIL RULES: Has really righted the ship since
returning from a break in July, including a pair of hard-
fought wins. In very good form right now.
DONJI: His three wins this term have come over all-
weather, dirt and turf, and he’s proven effective at
sprint and route distances. Love his versatility.
ELEGANT MARGARET: Has flashed some smart early
speed in her last two and gotten leg weary in the
stretch. Forgets to stop one of these days.
FABBER: Finally broke through after 11 attempts, and
his first start at the next level was solid enough. Son of
Macho Uno is on his way.
GAMER BABE: Sports some sneaky recent form,
including a rallying fourth at 24-1 (moved up to third via
DQ). Worth a closer look.
HELLO IRVING: Quietly on the improve with racing
experience. Consecutive fourth-place finishes at 52-1
and 9-1 are a sign of better things to come.
KAJA: Peppered Cat juvenile filly outran her 30-1 debut
odds with a decent third at $8k. Worth a closer look.
NICOS MEMORY: Always shows up ready to run and
came within a nose of posting her first win of the
season. Try again.
SENATOR ROBERT: Obviously faced tougher in SoCal
and reported home third in local debut after getting
pinched at the start. Gets his picture taken next time.
SPIRIT LIGHT: Plenty of chances, but has her share of
solid efforts in defeat at prices. Don’t let this filly beat
you.
THAT’S YOUR STORY: Continues to head in the right
direction with each trip to the post, including a solid
second versus winners last time. Ready to graduate.
TRIBAL PRIZE: Amazing how well he’s performed–
albeit versus cheap claimers–since returning from a very
lengthy layoff. Must respect.
BEST BET: MISSDANG SALLY: Six-year-old mare
continues to be a winning machine. Just as effective on
dirt than she is on all-weather.
LONGSHOT: DEVIL CAT: Doesn’t seem to get the respect
that he deserve from the bettors and his only poor
recent outing came on grass. Ignore at your own risk.
