Thu, 02/27/2020 - 15:40

Weekend GamePlan for Feb. 29, 2020: Picks for Fountain of Youth, Palm Beach, Hutcheson

Leslie Martin

Ete Indien earned a career-best Beyer Speed Figure of 95 while finishng second to Tiz the Law in the Holy Bull Stakes (above).

Sometimes a horseplayer or racing fan might wish tracks spread out their high-quality races over a series of cards, but the clustered, multi-race stakes day appears to be here to stay, and even the most jaded railbird would be hard-pressed to find fault with the Saturday program at Gulfstream Park.

There are not three, not six, but nine graded-stakes races on this marathon card, headlined by the Fountain of Youth Stakes, so let’s dive in.

Fountain of Youth

Thu, 02/27/2020 - 07:49

Rampellini: Oaklawn horses to watch for week of Feb. 24, 2020

By Mary Rampellini

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Trainer: Brad Cox

Last race: Feb. 22, 7^th

Finish: 1^st by 7 1/2 lengths

Beyer: 100

He set a strong pace and went on to a clear win in an allowance route that marked both his first start since Nov. 9 and his first victory since capturing the Grade 1 Breeders’ Futurity in 2018 at Keeneland. He is now 3 for 15, with earnings pushing $800,000.

Wed, 02/26/2020 - 15:55

Peck: Tampa Bay Downs horses to watch for week of Feb. 24, 2020

By Kenny Peck

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Trainer: Jason Servis

Last race: Feb. 22, 6th

Finish: 4th by 6 1/2

Beyer: 87

Off the board here but ran a solid race in defeat, especially considering it was his first try since November. He was moving well late and missed the show by just a neck despite racing behind a controlled pace in this Turf Dash, which was a little light on speed.