Gulfstream Park

LIQUID ALOHA gained contending position out of the gate, saved ground tracking the pacesetter through backstretch, moved up to challenge SQUADRON mid-way through far turn, dueled for the lead into stretch then shook clear and held on. THE QUEENS JULES jostled between rivals at the start, raced off the early pace then between rivals at three eighths pole, patiently ridden and dropped inside near quarter pole, switched out and raced in traffic upper stretch, steadied then got clear and closed on winner. SON OF OAHU raced under snug hold wanting to do more while rated off early pace, began advance bit closer in far turn then set down driving along outside in lane and got up for show. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH was unhurried racing near the back, began to pick up pace along outside in far turn then raced wide losing ground into stretch, put to drive, showed response and improved late. SQUADRON broke alertly from outside position, cleared and crossed over, set the uncontested pace along inside, challenged for lead mid-way through turn, fought back inside of LIQUID ALOHA, could not match late and gave way. WHISKY N ROSES raced in the back saving ground, patiently ridden two path through far turn then gained position three to four wide but lacked needed kick for serious impact. REMEMBER THE MAINE rated midpack saving ground, lost position along rail going through far turn then switched out few paths and showed some late interest. BILLY BIG (IRE) raced off early pace, hustled up four wide in final turn, came out wider in stretch and finished evenly. STREET CODE rated near midpack through backstretch, driving along rail in the far turn, cut the corner then angled out and gave way. DEXTER ROAD stalked through the backstretch, launched three wide bid in final turn, continued bid upper stretch then faded. IMMUNITY raced off the pace, briefly gained position along outside mid-way through far turn but failed to sustain bid into stretch. LEWIS VALE rated near mid-pack through the backstretch, three to four wide bid in far turn then came up empty in the lane.

AND SEEK stalked two path through backstretch, advanced to bid three wide bid in the turn, gathered momentum turning for home then driven to lead upper stretch, drifted out under right-handed urging and kept clear. OWNITIFYOUWANTIT rated along inside in early stages then angled out three wide mid-backstretch, launched four wide run in the turn, kept under strong handling and produced solid bid. QUICK STEP ED broke in and slightly steadied at start, raced in tracking mode off leader, made bid up to challenge JAMAICAN for lead mid-turn, could not reach equal terms but kept along with response for share. JAMAICAN held the advantage out of the chute and continued to set the pace, challenged by QUICK STEP ED mid-way through turn, turned back bid then lost lead when winner roused by upper stretch. HAUNT grew fractious then broke through the gate but did not get away, slight bobble out of the gate then raced three wide off early speed, driving five wide into stretch with mild response. NO RULES raced in the back along outside, hustled up three to four wide upper stretch, improved position without threatening. FLASHGUN forwardly placed out of the chute, chased the pace along inside then came up tired. DONEGAL ACES raced of the pace but not too far off the frontend then retreated after half. COCONUT MAN off step slow at start, showed brief response then dropped back.

PRINCE LUCKY went up after a quarter-mile to vie inside ALL GOLDEN under a snug hold, was hand urged to shake off that one and GUY CABALLERO late on the turn, remained firmly in command under a mild drive through midstretch, and was back to hand urging for the final sixteenth. TALE OF SILENCE saved ground in easy striking range to midway on the turn, came out to the two-path with a clear shot after straightening away, drifted out briefly under left-hand pressure past the eighth-pole, could not threaten after getting back on track, but ran on willingly much best of the others. GUY CABALLERO tracked from close range three wide, put in a mild bid after six furlongs, but flattened out into the lane. BE GONE DADDY raced five wide around the turn, and lacked a response widest in the stretch. MILLIONAIRE RUNNER was driven four wide midway on the turn, and faltered approaching the top of the stretch. ALL GOLDEN was sent hard to get the early lead, vied outside PRINCE LUCKY up the backstretch, and drifted to the three-path calling it quits after five furlongs.

TRENCHTOWN CAT took the lead soon after the start, rated along inside through a leisurely half-mile, maintained the advantage as the tempo quickened on the far turn, came under a ride and spurted away from SERANITSA through the furlong grounds, and dug in to stave off VOW TO RECOVER in the closing yards. The latter tucked in to a cozy spot behind the leaders, went along patiently waiting for an opening around the far turn and into upper stretch, slid out to the two-path leaving the eighth-pole, closed in outside the top one but ran out of time. SERANITSA prompted the pace two wide, had the winner get away from her in upper stretch, and kept on one-paced just saving the show spot. SCAT MOMMY tugged her way along at the back two wide early, angled widest into the lane and found her best stride late. POSITIVE SKEW broke outward and was quickly corrected, stayed in striking range two wide to midway on the far turn, shifted out further being asked after six furlongs, made no headway and was outkicked between the third and fourth finishers for larger shares. BELLE LAURA saved ground and dropped back to trail late on the far turn.

ALASAAYIL rated off the leader in opening quarter then edged up to prompt the pace, roused forward to challenge SILVER KITTEN for the lead at the quarter pole, dueled into stretch then took the edge and held firm. SILVER KITTEN led the way in the first turn, continued on top with ALASAAYIL applying some pressure, challenged for the lead at the quarter pole, dueled along inside into stretch, could not maintain equal terms but kept after rival til end. NIKO'S DREAM settled racing two path near mid-range, driving two wide at the quarter pole then continued steady effort and edged closer to wire. GET REWARDED rated in range through backstretch, made four wide bid in far turn then drifted wide turning for home, straightened under right handed urging and continued steady gain. SUPER PATRIOTIC took bump after the start then raced two wide in first turn, raced mid-pack through backstretch, hustled up two wide at quarter pole, kept under steady three to four wide drive and had mild improve. AYMARA bumped side of gate, raced off the early pace, hustled up three wide in far turn, kept under left handed urging racing five wide and had mild improve. COMFY AND COZY bit keen angling in two path after start then settled nicely being rated in range, roused for more racing two path past the quarter pole then failed to advance position and gave way in lane. NONSENSICAL raced off the pace, commenced steady outside bid through far turn, raced wide into stretch then lacked needed rally. LA VIDA saved ground and settled through backstretch, cut the corner then hustled up inside upper stretch but lacked needed kick to move on. PROSPERITE stalked three wide through the backstretch, failed to advance position in far turn then steadily weakened. ANGEL NUMBER was unhurried, hustled up through far turn, raced three wide into stretch and failed to rally. DANI'S GRACE raced off the pace then along outside in far turn to no avail. LITTLE EVY raced in the last flight and failed to gain threatening position. TIZAHRA raced in the last flight and failed to gain close range.

CHAMPAGNE ANYONE bumped lightly with DUNBAR ROAD at the start, prompted the pace outside COOKIE DOUGH for six furlongs, wrested command at the top of the stretch, and responded gamely to hold DUNBAR ROAD safe to the first finish line. DUNBAR ROAD bumped lightly with CHAMPAGNE ANYONE at the start while coming away alertly, stayed close three wide early, was put to a drive midway on the far turn, had aim outside through the lane and was gradually whittling away the winner's margin in a grinding effort. COOKIE DOUGH crossed over and cleared for the lead around the first turn, saved ground setting an even clip up the backstretch, came under a ride five-sixteenths out with CHAMPAGNE ANYONE coming alongside, drifted to the three-path turning for home, and drifted back inward weakening through the late stages. POINT OF HONOR settled in the second flight between horses early, was put to pressure midway on the far turn near the two-path, and could only gain mildly. SAFTA saved ground on the turns within range, and lacked the needed finishing kick. BELLA CIAO trailed three wide coming off the first turn, dropped steadily farther behind after six furlongs, and was not pressured in the stretch when hopelessly beaten.

SOCIAL PARANOIA away in good order, raced three wide through first turn then settled while rated, positioned three deep in second flight mid-way through backstretch, made move up to challenge SCATTERED STRIKES for the lead at quarter pole, dueled turning for home then powered forward and drew off to sharp victory. BAD BOY settled out of the gate then two wide in first turn, raced four wide off the early pace then hustled up three to four wide in far turn, continued steady bid through stretch and gained second best. SCATTERED STRIKES cleared from outside position and crossed inside, dueled for lead with LAST SUNRISE and posted swift opening quarter, continued to match strides through backstretch then briefly held the lead, back under pressure when winner moved up to challenge in the turn, could not kick on with sharp foe upper stretch then weakened to show. FREEDOM'S FLIGHT was unhurried and raced six wide through backstretch, picked up the pace entering far turn, moved up off top pair past the quarter pole then driving three wide into stretch and evened out. THETRASHMANSCOMING raced two wide in first turn, rated near mid-range and raced under snug hold going by half mile marker, roused four wide through far turn then driving outside in stretch and lacked needed response for late impact. BLAMELESS stalked racing between rivals through backstretch, hustled up three wide near three furlong marker but failed to advance position, flattened out. MACHIAVELLI was unhurried, saved ground to far turn, angled out path in far turn, roused five wide into stretch and passed tiring rivals. GAME DAY DECISION raced four wide into first turn, rated under snug hold through early stages, made four wide bid near three eighths pole, advanced position then failed to sustain bid into stretch. OVERBOLD stalked the pair saving ground through the backstretch, got In tight quarters upon entering final turn, steadied and gave way. MACHINE LEARNING was reserved racing in or near the back, raced four wide through far turn and failed to kick on. MAYAN GHOST raced off the pace then two wide between rivals at three furlong marker, lacked needed response for impact. GO FOR A RIDE settled nicely saving ground through backstretch, raced two wide entering far turn then lacked a needed rally. LAST SUNRISE veered out at start then forwardly placed and vied for the lead setting swift opening quarter, kept on with SCATTERED STRIKES then failed to keep pace and retreated after the half. failed to keep pace past the half.

VALEDICTORIAN came away in good order and shadowed VENDITA from outside, took over and moved to the rail with little trouble soon after going a half-mile, shrugged off an initial challenge from PROCTOR'S LEDGE in upper stretch, and fought resolutely on the rail to deny that persistent foe late. PROCTOR'S LEDGE was a bit keen three wide off the early leaders, moved after VALEDICTORIAN shifting to the two-path around the far turn, tested that one through the length of the stretch and could not get by. ANDINA DEL SUR bumped solidly with MIDNIGHT SOIREE at the start, went along close-up in the second flight three wide early, shifted inward a bit to the lane in the two-path, and battled gamely between rivals late for the show. FIRE KEY tossed her head at the break to get away slowest, saved ground trailing to the backstretch, crept a bit closer two wide after six furlongs, and rallied mildly. QUEBEC went along reserved and close-up early inside, stayed in range two wide on the far turn before cutting the corner, and finished evenly on the rail. MIDNIGHT SOIREE bumped hard with ANDINA DEL SUR at the start, was two wide behind and between foes on the first turn, remained covered up having to tap on the brakes past the half-mile pole and again past the three-eighths three wide, and made no headway in the stretch. TOO CHARMING became rank under restraint through the stretch the first time, put in a brief four-wide run around the far turn, and gave way in the lane. VENDITA set a pressured early pace, yielded readily to VALEDICTORIAN heading to the far turn, and steadied while dropping back near the quarter-pole.

RESTORING HOPE got brushed between rivals at the start then forwardly placed and vied for the lead racing outside path of duo, continued to match strides with GLEASON through far turn, driven to slim lead upper stretch then edged away under driving finish. GLEASON vied for the lead racing inside of duo, held slim edge in early stages then continued on equal terms racing inside of RESTORING HOPE, hustled up late turn and continued duel upper stretch, lost the edge but continued steady effort for runner up spot. CANDYGRAM raced off the early pace positioned along outside, hustled up five wide through far turn, continued driving racing wide in stretch and got up for show in final stride. ARTICULATOR raced outside off top flight through early stages, prompted three wide to advancing position in the turn, continued steady bid for top pair then finished evenly and edged for share. FAST PASS raced off the early pace, launched four wide bid in the turn, drifted wider under strong left handed drive, kept under firm encouragement, just missed show. DRIVEN BY THUNDER broke in and brushed with rival at the start, raced off early speed, put to dive four wide in far turn but failed to kick on. GREEN MANSIONS saved ground through backstretch, driving along rail at the quarter pole but failed to gain position. JACKTASTIC lacked early speed, raced two wide through the turn then passed tiring foes in the lane. SO LONG CHUCK broke well from outside and raced off the top trio, under steady urging in the backstretch then failed to sustain bid in the turn. THE GOSPEL OF JOHN lacked early speed, raced wide throughout and lacked response. ROCK DOC brushed with rival at the start, vied for early lead racing between rivals then came up tired in the turn.

TOMBELAINE stalked COMMUTE alone in second up the backstretch, closed in around the far turn, took over from his stablemate and shifted inward moving clear past the eighth-pole, and was kept to pressure. SECOND MATE broke inward, settled in the middle of the field three wide for six furlongs, and rallied willingly going clear for the place. SPACE MOUNTAIN bumped with NEEPAWA at the start, saved ground outrun to the stretch, moved out finding his best stride in upper stretch, and finished well. BRUCARITA was bumped and pinched back between horses at the start, lagged well back inside to the stretch, moved outside and gained with belated interest. COMMUTE sped off through sharp early fractions, altered course off the inside as the winner blew by just past the eighth-pole, and weakened late. PAGLIACCI became rank inside heading to the first turn, moved off the rail to the two-path and lacked room near the top of the stretch, and finished evenly when clear. BATTLE OF BLENHEIM was bumped and pushed out by BONDURANT at the start, recovered to a forward early position two wide, and faded in the drive. NEEPAWA took the worst of a bump with SPACE MOUNTAIN to get away slowly, raced two to three wide on the turns, and posed no threat. BLACK SEA (FR) raced in the second flight two wide on the turns, and was never a factor. BONDURANT broke outward bumping BATTLE OF BLENHEIM into BRUCARITA, saved ground in range for six furlongs, and gave way. AMBASSADOR JIM was bumped and pinched back between horses at the start, raced far back and fanned widest into the lane unable to gain.

FOCUS GROUP settled nicely in early stages racing near inside, continued to save ground through turns under light rating, picked up the pace with three furlongs left to run, gathered momentum then set down for the drive, roused forward along inside to duel for the lead, briefly held slim advantage then engaged in heated battle with MELMICH in final stages, fought gamely and denied foe on the wire. MELMICH raced off the pace but never too far from frontend, continued to rate with soft pace being set on top, prompted two wide mid-way through final turn, driving four wide upper stretch then drifted in path, under strong urging to straighten out while dueling for late lead, dug in gamely then got nipped on wire. VILLAGE KING (ARG) took control over lead at the start, set comfortable pace on top, saved ground racing near inside, challenged by CANESSAR with half mile left to run, battled back gamely between rivals in late stretch then lacked final kick. CANESSAR (FR) raced under snug hold stalking the leader, saved ground in the turns then made bid up to challenge VILLAGE KING for the lead with half mile left to run, dueled three wide into stretch, forced to steady when MELMICH drifted in path nearing final sixteenth then evened out. HIGHLAND SKY was taken back and raced three wide in first turn, continued to rate off the pace then hustled up two to three wide in final turn, kept on with response upper stretch, got out path late and gained position. SOGLIO rated in range through early stages, prompted to lodge three wide bid with three furlongs left to run, showed response into stretch then lacked needed kick for late impact. BIGGER PICTURE rated through early stages, hustled up four wide in last turn then came out wide losing ground entering stretch. NESSY raced in the back through early stages, hustled up for response but lacked needed response for impact. SALUTE THE COLONEL rank after the start and tugged way through first turn, settled in more racing under snug hold racing off the pacesetter, made three wide bid in final turn but failed to move on. THE RIDER OF #4 CANESSAR LODGED CLAIM OF FOUL AGAINST #2 MELMICH FOR INTERFERENCE IN STRETCH RUN, AFTER REVIEW STEWARDS TOOK NO ACTION