Cryptonym missed the break again Sunday at Gulfstream and still ran 3rd at 27/1 behind Silent and Violent. The Conductor still hasn’t forgiven the pony gods for missing that monster exacta even two days later. Alas, it’s a new racing week and we move forward. Let’s get off to a hot start. Skip.
Race 2: 5 Furlongs. (All-Weather) S.OC 20000n1x
#3 Devils Only Friend (8/1) – This gelding has improved with each start in the Molly Ferris barn. He showed real grit last time on turf vs tougher at Tampa after a rough beginning. He was bumped on both sides early, made a nice early move and never quit while in tight along the rail. Now he ships back to the Gulfstream synthetic to take on state breds and is ready to run his best. The Devil is a friend of the Ductor’s.
Race 5: 1 1/16 Mile. (All-Weather) Clm 8000n3L
*Gullet Shot of the Day #2 Swaggish (8/1) – This gelding dropped to this level at Gulfstream sprinting last time and ran a solid 3rd with a poor trip. He was bumped at the start and floated wide the entire turn. He was claimed out of that race and the new barn now stretches him out to a route for the first time. There is absolutely no other early speed in this evenly matched group and Swaggish can dictate this race on the front end. 5/1 or better is tasty for the Conductor.
Race 7: 5 Furlongs. (All-Weather) F.OClm 16000
#5 On the Dot (6/1) – This filly broke like a rocket last time, but bore out and it took her a few steps to gather herself and get into stride. She still cruised with ease going 5 1/2 furlongs that day and now moves into the Saffie Joseph barn. She’s well spotted here taking on winners for the first time and is another horse with an early pace edge. Her last race is fast enough to beat this group and she should take a step forward here. 7/2 or better would be nice.
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