3/31 (GP): Derby (G1), Oaks (G2), Rampart, Orchid, Appleton (G3's)

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by Kasept

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10th (5:03) Gulfstream Oaks S. (G2)

1 1/8 Miles | Fillies | 3 Year Olds Stakes | Purse: $300,000

1 Yara Castanon J L 122 L
2 Zo Impressive Maragh R 116 L
3 Hearts of Red Prado E S 116 L
4 Captivating Lass Velazquez J R 116 L
5 Grace Hall Castellano J J 116 L
6 The Cat's All That Trujillo E 116 L
7 And Why Not Leparoux J R 116 L
8 Emma's Encore Bravo J 116 L

When was the last time Pletcher didn't have a serious contender in the
3-year old filly division down at Gulfstream? I don't think he had an entry in the Davona Dale either.

[MaTH716]

Is it my imagination or Javy race rode Frenchy in to a bad spot for what looked like the entire race?

[outofthebox]

Originally Posted by MaTH716

Is it my imagination or Javy race rode Frenchy in to a bad spot for what looked like the entire race?

Not your imagination..I thought maybe Julien thought this was a turf race myself..

[pba1817]

Castellano rode the race like it was a match race between he and Leparoux...

[Mike]

Say what you want about the ride, Union Rags (and El Padrino) were less than awe inspiring today. I thought Take Charge Indy was holding well.

[Mike]

May not be much solace to those who keyed Union Rags today, but this Florida Derby result was just a positive for horse race players. The top two horses on most lists lost today(El Padrino and Union Rags), which merely opens everything up, raising the odds of those two horses on Derby day, as well as opening up the possibilities of many other runners come that day. The Derby, folks, will be wide open!

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by Mike

May not be much solace to those who keyed Union Rags today, but this Florida Derby result was just a positive for horse race players. The top two horses on most lists lost today(El Padrino and Union Rags), which merely opens everything up, raising the odds of those two horses on Derby day, as well as opening up the possibilities of many other runners come that day. The Derby, folks, will be wide open!

I never understood the love for El Pyrodino. Today did nothing to diminish him.