On the morning after a fantastic Sunday of racing at Gulfstream Park for
Todd Pletcher, he was still non-committal on where Holy Bull winner Algortithms
and equally buzzed-about El Padrino would go next. Both apparently came out of
their victories in good order.
Next race plans for Discreet Dancer, another Pletcher Derby prospect, seem
to be the most concrete with the Fountain Of Youth (G2) penciled in. It’s also worth noting Pletcher’s ultra
impressive 3-year-old filly Broadway’s Alibi who won the other graded stakes
Sunday at Gulfstream could face males next time out. The trainer indicated the Swale (G2) at Gulfstream is on the
radar, however the article does state she will not be pointed to the Kentucky
Derby// Holy Bull runner-up Hansen is reported to be fine the day after his
first defeat and will point for the Fountain of Youth (G2). That race is shaping to up to be very
tough with not only Discreet Dancer, but also the expected return of Union Rags
among other strong entries// Alpha put in his one and only work between races
Monday at Belmont. His time for
5 furlongs in 1.01:02 was the quickest of 14. Alpha is expected to be the
favorite in Saturday’s Withers (G3).
Other probable starters listed below// State Of Play, who has the same
connections as last year’s Kentucky Derby winner Animal Kingdom, will make his
dirt debut in Saturday’s Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs. The Grade 2 winner finished 12th
last time out in the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), but has been working well on dirt.
Other probables are listed below// All reports are glowing
from Ever So Lucky’s workout on Monday.
He’s pointed to the 7-furlong Hutcheson and trainer Jonathan Sheppard
expressed no hurry or strong desire to get the colt ready for the Kentucky
Derby. Not sure I’m buying the
patient and blasé attitude from a trainer who sent the colt through a 6.5
furlong maiden race, 5 furlong workout, and 8.5 furlong graded stakes in a matter of 16 days last November// Interesting comment below on Saturday’s work
from top contender Creative Cause. Despite the fast final time, the clocker
said it was “visually unappealing”// Updated future odds were released from
Wynn Las Vegas. Algorithms is the
new favorite at 8-1 followed by Union Rags at 10-1. You can also find a few horses whose connections most likely
recently dumped a bunch of money down: Battle Force (60-1), third in the
Generous Stakes on turf in November, Big Blue Nation (75-1), who could also be
getting wagers from rabid University of Kentucky fans, and Hierro (50-1) are
all a little too low at this stage…
Upcoming Graded Stakes Probable
Entries:
Robert Lewis (G2)- Liaison,
Sky Kingdom, Empire Way, Rousing Sermon, Groovin’ Solo, I’ll Have Another
Withers (G3)- Alpha,
How Do I Win, Swag Daddy, King Kid, Speightscity, Tiger Walk, Hakama
and Phil Dancer.
Sam F. Davis (G3)- Ecabroni,
State of Play, Holy Highway, Prospective, Neck ‘N Neck,
Ravelo’s Boy, Burning Time, Battle Hardened, Fox Rises, Reveron
Articles
Algorithms
finds winning formula for Holy Bull Stakes (Miami Herald)
Crazy
future betting (The Downey Profile)
After
the wire 1/30/12 [Video] (Bloodhorse)
Rankings:
Mike
Watchmaker 1/30/12 (DRF)
Graded Earnings List
Works
Alpha- BEL- 5F- 1.01:02- B- 1/14
Ever So Lucky- GP- 5F- 59:20-
H- 1/4
Z Dager- FG- 4F- 52:60- B- 43/44
Shared Property- FG- 4F- 51:60-
B- 41/44
Discreet Dancer- PMM- 5F-
1.02:55- B- 6/16
Hierro SA- 3F- 38:80- H- 9/12
Daddy Nose Best- SA- 5F- 1.00:60-
H- 11/39
Out of Bounds HOL- 5F- 1.00:60-
H- 6/19
Notes
and bits from web and Twitter:
“Algorithms seems to have come out of his race in good shape
and was feeling very happy with himself this morning”- Starlight Racing via Twitter
“Breezed ‘ever so lucky’ this morning. He
went very good”- Julien Leparoux via Twitter
“Creative Cause disappointed Saturday. Failed to catch
target Swiss Tart despite heavy pressure. Visually unappealing despite getting
bullet”- Donald
Harris via Twitter
“Out of Bounds
floating over the cushion. Broke two behind target. Best by half at wire. Out
six 112.80. Did not take a breath”- Donald Harris via Twitter
