Well, the Conductor learned his lesson. Never start off hot on a Gulfstream Wednesday because then you’ll get your ass kicked the rest of the week. Please pony gods, be kind to us on Sunday, it is the lord’s day. Skip.

Race 5: 7½ Furlongs. (Turf) F.Mdn 89k

#6 Curlin’s Girl (9/2) – This filly just missed breaking her maiden on turf and dirt in her first two starts. The Conductor was more impressed with her turf race on debut, where she closed well into a slow pace. After a dud on dirt last time, she now returns to the lawn after a bit of a break. She has the most upside in the field. Dutrow hasn’t found his footing yet at this Gulfstream meet, but it’s only a matter of time.

Race 8: 1 1/16 Mile. (All-Weather) OClm 20000

#7 Spirit Animal (9/5) – This old gelding nails. No matter the distance or surface he likes to get his nose down in front. Since moving into the Martin Drexler barn, he has 5 wins and 3 seconds in 8 races. He beat common rivals who will take money again in here last time. The Conductor thinks he’s a solid single.

Race 9: 1 1/16 Mile. (Turf) Clm 35000n2L

*Gullet Shot of the Day #1 Hendrickson (12/1) – This gelding takes a big drop in class to the claiming ranks today. He ran better than it looks last time going 1 1/8 mile. He made a nice middle move while he was hung wide on the turn and rightfully tired late. Now shipping to Gulfstream, he gets a nice rail draw in a wide open race. The shorter distance will benefit him and he can upset this weak field.