He might have brought a lackluster record in grade 2 stakes into the $200,000 WinStar Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes (G2), but Fearless has been peerless at the race’s namesake oval. Source
Month: February 2021
Distinguished Equine Veterinarian Gary Lavin Dies
Dr. A. Gary Lavin, a distinguished equine veterinarian, Thoroughbred breeder, and exemplar of leadership in his profession, passed away at his home in Louisville, Ky., Feb. 27. He was 83. Source
Mr. Buff Overpowers Stymie Rivals
New York-bred Mr. Buff tallied another stakes win Feb. 27 at Aqueduct Racetrack, commanding a swift pace on the front end and holding on for victory against Limonite’s late confrontation in the $125,000 Stymie Stakes. Source
Collaborate Rolls in Maiden Over Charlatan Half Brother
As a half-brother to grade 1 winner Charlatan, debuting Bennyfromthebronx gained notice before the fifth race at Gulfstream Park Feb. 27, but it was second-time starter Collaborate that grabbed first prize of $27,000 with a 12 1/2-length romp. Source
Shocking 300-1 Australian Guineas Win by Lunar Fox
Jockey Michael Dee surely summed up the feelings of everyone in the recently-readmitted crowd at Flemington as he struggled to find the words after partnering 300-1 shot Lunar Fox to success in the Feb. 27 Australian Guineas (G1). Source
Phantom Currency Pays Off in Mac Diarmida Stakes
Susan and Jim Hill’s Phantom Currency notched the first black-type victory of his 14-race career with a three-quarter of a length victory over Tide of the Sea in the $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2T) at Gulfstream Park Feb. 27. Source
Hush of a Storm Rallies to John Battaglia Score
Hush of a Storm bested 10 other 3-year-olds in the Feb. 26 $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park, earning 10 points toward the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). Source
Wanamaker’s February Sale Grosses $86,000
The sale was topped by the multiple stakes-placed Blame mare Don’t Blame Judy. Source
Maker Sends Out Strong Trio in Mac Diarmida
It’s all about threes when trainer Mike Maker sends out the trio of Aquaphobia, Temple, and Tide of the Sea in search of a third consecutive victory in the Feb. 27 $200,000 Mac Diarmida Stakes (G2T) at Gulfstream Park. Source
Performer Highlights Gulfstream Park Mile
Graded stakes winner Tax and Hooper runner-up Eye of a Jedi are also entered in the Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes (G2). Source