Wingman gunning for third straight win in turf feature

Wingman goes for the hat trick in a first-level allowance race with a $25,000 claiming option that will serves as Sunday’s feature at Gulfstream Park. Farley could end Wingman’s streak, but will have his work cut out for him breaking from the outside post in the 7 1/2-furlong race, which drew 11 horses for turf. Fundy’s Tide will run if the race moves to the main track.

The highly competitive event goes as race 10 on a 12-race card that begins at 12:45 p.m. Eastern.

Competition runs deep, but Wingman figures to be favored. After all, he is perfect in two starts since being claimed for $25,000 by trainer Robert Dibona, and he is coming back at the same level and distance he won at on June 23.

With Samy Camacho aboard, he was in a stalking position while Seven Gems was setting an honest pace in the turf race. He appeared to be full of run with nowhere to go on the turn and finished with a rush from along the rail to get up in the last few strides.

Wingman is not a one-trick pony, though, and looks just as dangerous if the race gets moved to the main track. In his first start for Dibona, he won going a mile on a sloppy main track in a $16,000 starter race with a $25,000 claiming option on June 16.

Wingman will break from post 4 under Camacho.

KEY CONTENDERS

Wingman, by Haynesfield
Last 3 Beyers: 85-76-73

◗ He should get the same kind of trip he had in his latest win, and he has been an improved horse this year while compiling a 4-2-0 record from seven starts.

Farley, by Distorted Humor
Last 3 Beyers: 86-77-30

◗ The 5-year-old Kentucky-bred is trending in the right direction, and being the first foal out of the two-time Grade 3 winner Hot Summer, he has a right to keep improving for trainer Antonio Sano.

◗ The 86 Beyer Speed Figure he received for his win in a restricted $50,000 starter race with a $50,000 claiming option is the best last-race figure in the field, and he could be dangerous if he can avoid going wide on the first turn with Luca Panici retaining the mount.

Seven Gems, by Gemologist
Last 3 Beyers: 83-65-74

◗ The Steve Klesaris trainee almost took them all the way in the same race Wingman exits, and he could be sitting on a peak performance in the third start of his form cycle with leading rider Edgard Zayas riding.

Nunc Pro Tunc, by Private Vow
Last 3 Beyers: 79-73-67

◗ After being away for more than a year, he has been perfect in three starts as a 4-year-old, all for trainer Leo Gabriel.

◗ He has speed but can rate and could get first crack at Seven Gems.