Welsch: Gulfstream Horses to Watch for week of Feb. 15

Parting Gift

Trainer: Nick Zito

Last race: Feb. 10, 10^th

Finish: 6^th by 7

Beyer: 67

Hard to count the number of times this one got steadied during course of mid-level conditioned claimer on turf, his first start in nearly four months. Expect big improvement with clean sailing next time.

Synchronizing

Trainer: Jane Cibelli

Last race: Feb. 11^th, 6^th

Finish: 8^th by 10 3/4

Beyer: 37

Brutal trip from start to midstretch for maiden filly who was steadied along repeatedly near the inside while seemingly full of run for much of the way before finally succumbing through the final furlong of her second start on grass. Should be square price next time.

Wild About Jass

Trainer: Ron Gaffney

Last race: Feb. 12, 9^th

Finish: 6^th by 5 3/4

Beyer: 66

Veteran turf mare ran pretty well off a four-month vacation despite an absolutely brutal trip when steadied numerous times along the way in traffic. Should benefit from the outing and perhaps a switch to a more seasoned pilot next time.