Friday January 17, 2013

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Gulfstream   Race 1,   6 furlongs   Claiming $50,000 (12:40 ET)

Best Value Play: #6 G P Ricky (6/1)

Most Likely Winner: #8 Mythic (5/2)

Other Contenders: #3 Two Step Flor (5/1), #Crazy Laura (3/1)

 Analysis: Mythic tangled with tough guys in Louisville and then scored in Hallandale. The most expensive horse in the race looks to have a good off the pace position from the outside. Two Step Flor is a multiple winner blessed with speed. Crazy Laura is another multiple winner and will probably be the controlling pace. Her two efforts have been outstanding. G P Ricky won his second in a row after invading from Canada. Always bet well and looks to be a closer that could get there.

Gulfstream  Race 5,   7 furlongs  Claiming $12,500 (2:36 ET)

Best Value Play: #8 Gloton (12/1)

Most Likely Winner: #9 J J’s Lucky Train (2/1)

Other Contenders: #1 Ifimlyinimdyin (8/1) #3 Risky Guy (3/1)

 Analysis: J J’s Lucky Train deserves top consideration and has the speed figures to wax this bunch. Ifimlyinimdyin ships in from Toronto, was claimed after running at higher levels in 2013 and has a couple of useful works. Risky Guy was claimed by a trainer that does fairly well with claims. A big race in last and with a short career signals continued improvement. Gloton gets a top rider and spent last year facing tougher while piling up some good speed figures.