There are things to like but the post and a lack of success at the Grade 1 level work against him. Master Piece (10-1): Was no factor in the 1 1/2-mile Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf, but Master Piece won a Grade 2 stakes at this distance in July 2022 at Del Mar. JOCKEY: Javier Castellano TRAINER: Paulo Loboġ1. Yet they were all at a mile, capped by the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile presented by PDJF, so there’s room for concern about his chances at a mile and an eighth. Ivar (5-2): He comes off a string of three Grade 1 races in which he was fourth and second twice to paint him as a main contender. JOCKEY: Junior Alvarado TRAINER: Christophe Clementġ0. He hasn’t posted a graded stakes win since 2020 but if he can duplicate his last try, he’ll be in the mix here. Decorated Invader (15-1): Reverted to top form last time out with a strong second in the Ft. Lauderdale Stakes. JOCKEY: Emma-Jayne Wilson TRAINER: Mark Casseĩ. He’s won 2 of 3 turf starts, but he flopped in his lone graded stakes try on grass, raising some questions about his standing in this field. Who’s the Star (20-1): Ships in from Canada on a nice roll, winning three straight, although they all came the synthetic Tapeta Footings surface. JOCKEY: Paco Lopez TRAINER: Graham MotionĨ. Seems like he could use a little more seasoning before facing elite competition in a race like this. Speaking Scout (8-1): Won the Hollywood Derby and, like third-place finisher Wit, is facing older horses for the first time. JOCKEY: Luis Saez TRAINER: Roger Attfieldħ. Definitely deserves some consideration here. Her speed figure in that race was as good as anyone else in the field can muster, and females did quite well against their male counterparts last year. Lady Speightspeare (6-1): This 5-year-old mare certainly has the credentials to be competitive here after finishing third in the Maker's Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf. Gulfstream Park is the place to be on Pegasus Day. Does seem a little light on seasoning as he broke his maiden just two starts ago. One More Bid (20-1): Won the Mathis Brothers Mile at Santa Anita as a longshot, but is on an upswing and could be a factor if he handles the added furlong here with aplomb. JOCKEY: Frankie Dettori TRAINER: Graham Motionĥ. Without a standout American star in the field, it would be unwise to overlook a talented overseas shipper like this one – especially with Frankie Dettori aboard. He seems to do his best running on firm courses, which adds to his appeal. debut after registering some good efforts in European group stakes. He figures to be tough to overhaul in the stretch. in the saddle, should be able to grab the early lead or sit right off it. Put in a sharp performance to win an allowance race in his most recent start and, with Irad Ortiz Jr. Atone (12-1): Turned in a good effort in this stakes last year, finishing fourth. JOCKEY: Shaun Bridgmohan TRAINER: Anna Meahģ. He was 65-1 in that race and should be a longshot once again, but he can have a say in the outcome with a clean trip. Lauderdale Stakes, the key prep for this race. Good Governance (15-1): Had some trouble and rallied to finish fourth in the Ft. JOCKEY: Jose Ortiz TRAINER: Todd PletcherĢ. This will be his first race against older horses and, while drawing the rail is a big boost, he’ll need to take a step forward to be a major factor in a field this tough. Wit (8-1 morning-line odds): Newly turned 4-year-old closed fast and narrowly missed posting a Grade 1 win in the Hollywood Derby. Notable winners: Colonel Liam (2021-22) Zulu Alpha (2020), Bricks and Mortar (2019).ġ. Racetrack: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Fla.
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