1/31: Gulfstream (Holy Bull Day)
 

GULFSTREAM


POST-SCRATCHES


5th: Kitten's Joy, 3yo, 8.5f-T (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #2 Alpyland 9-5: 3rd Tough to argue with the Casse team's offering so far this winter..
Best Value: #4 Glorious Boy 8-1 5th
Next Best: #6 Turf Star 5-2 6th
Exotics Use: #5 Thousandsticks 7-2 WON ($8.60)


6th: CLM, 4+, 5.5f-Synth (P3, DD)

Most Likely: #4 If Not for Luck 7-2 WON ($2.80)
Best Value: #8 Readier 8-1 2nd
Next Best: #5 Nero Tulip 4-1 6th


7th: OC/N1X, 4+, 11f-T (Rainbow 6, $3 Turf P3, P3, DD)

Might not be the coming out party today, but as Graham Motion volunteered on ATR, first time North America starter and Test Score workmate Without-IRE, likely a serious horse..

Most Likely: #10 Without 9-5 2nd
Next Best: #9 White Palomino 8-1 4th
Best Value: #6 Concord Green 10-1 5th
Exotics Use: #4 Dirand 2-1 WON ($5.60)


$3 Tropical Turf P3 Grid:

7: 9-10 (A), - (B), - (C)
9: 2-3-4-5-7 (A), - (B), - (C)
11: 2 (A), - (B), - (C)

All A's: 2x5x1 = 10 x $3 = $30


8th: Swale, 3yo, 7f (P5, P3, DD)

Most Likely: #1 Class President 5-2: 2nd Johnny can't leave him with too much to do..
Next Best: #6 Solitude Dude 6-5: WON ($2.40) Fave figures loose on the lead..
Exotics Use: #3 Epic Summer 5-1 5th


9th: OC/N1X, 4+, 1m-T ($1 C2C P5, P4, P3, DD)

Deep, open group made more challenging because there's no guarantee that favorite Multiverse takes to turf. Pace looks solid to fast..

Best Value: #3 Ever Dangerous 12-1 2nd
Next Best: #2 Talbingo 5-1 WON ($4.60)
Exotics Use: #7 Lastabitlonger 8-1 7th
Super Add: #4 Mary's Lad 4-1 4th


10th: Forward Gal (G3), 3yo-F, 7f ($1 Sunset 6, P3, DD)

Best Value: #2 Tessellate 6-1: 5th Saffie McKinzie miss gets stalk/pounce trip under Junior..
Next Best: #6 On Time Girl 9-5 WON ($4.20)
Exotics Use: #4 Mythical 5-2 5th
Super Add: #1 Music Burst 10-1 7th


11th: Sweetest Chant, 3yo-F, 8.5f-T (DD)

As with Global Aviator in the Holy Bull next, Surprise Ending is the value key as a lesser exposed quantity that has established a level which makes her competitive with the logicals..

Best Value: #2 SURPRISE ENDING 8-1 6th
Next Best: #10 Aggressive Lime 9-2 5th
Exotics Use: #8 Sister Troienne 2-1 WON ($3.00)
Super Add: #6 Storm's Wake 8-1 4th


12th: Holy Bull (G3), 3yo, 8.5f (Hi-5)

SCR: #2 Roger That Dane, #6 Beutane & #9 Game for It

Best Value: #4 Global Aviator 5-1: 5th Appears tactical; Could dictate terms and forget to stop..
Next Best: #5 Cannoneer 2-1 4th
Exotics Use: #7 Nearly 9-5 WON ($5.20)
Super Add: #8 Bravaro 8-1 2nd


P5 Grid:

8: 1-6 (A), - (B), - (C)
9: 2-3 (A), 4-7 (B), - (C)
10: 2-6 (A), 1-4 (B), - (C)
11: 2-10 (A), - (B), 6-8 (C)
12: 4-5-7 (A), - (B), - (C)

Simple (A+B): 2x4x4x2x3 = 192 x .50 = $96
All A's: 2x2x2x2x3 = 48 x .50 = $24
Backup (AAACA): 2x2x2x2x3 = 48 x .50 = $24 (6-8 in 11th)

$0.50 PICK FIVE (6/2,9/6/8,11/7) Paid $25.25


P4 Grid:

9: 2-3 (A), 4-7 (B), - (C)
10: 2-6 (A), 1-4 (B), - (C)
11: 2-10 (A), - (B), 6-8 (C)
12: 4-5-7 (A), - (B), - (C)

Simple (A+B): 4x4x2x3 = 96 x .50 = $48
All A's: 2x2x2x3 = 24 x .50 = $12
Backup (AACA): 2x2x2x3 = 24 x .50 = $12 (6-8 in 11th)

$0.50 PICK FOUR (2,9/6/8,11/7) Paid $18.85


Let's get lucky!
Steve