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| Hansen is the favorite in Sunday's Holy Bull. Photo: Horsephotos.com |
As expected, a compact group of entries were drawn for Sunday’s Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park. 2-year-old champion Hansen leads the cast as the favorite at 6-5 odds. He could get some early pressure from Silver Max , who was a somewhat unexpected addition to the field. If those two engage in a duel, promising and undefeated Algorithms could pounce. The field rounds out to six with My Adonis, who could also vie for the early lead; restricted stakes winner Fort Loudon; and Consortium, 2nd last time out against Algorithms. The Holy Bull race page which includes free PPs, links to articles, and race replays can be viewed here// Hansen took to the Gulfstream track Thursday morning, later than his usual pre-dawn time. Apparently he had a spirited 2 mile gallop and some gate training. Union Rags also had an “intense jog” at Palm Meadows according to Bruno De Julio, who also indicated the colt was noticeably perspiring as usual// The Holy Bull will not be the only race Derby watchers take note of Sunday at Gulfstream. The 7th race will undoubtedly produce at least one horse whose connections will move onto graded company with hopes of pointing to Kentucky down the road. El Padrino was supposed to start in last weekend’s LeComte (G3) before suffering a minor setback. Take Charge Indy, 5th in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Casual Trick, 2nd behind Holy Bull entrant Algorithms in his last race, both have trainers who believe their horses are serious prospects// In a trend that will hopefully end Friday, another contender was ruled off the Kentucky Derby trail, making it three contenders in three days. Basmati recently underwent ankle surgery and will miss the Triple Crown series, however he is expected to make a full recovery// Ever So Lucky, 2nd in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs in November, has settled in at Gulfstream. He will most likely work Sunday and aim for the 7-furlong Hutcheson (G2)// DRF has an interview with trainer Kiaran McLaughlin who seems confident with his prospects Alpha and Consortium// CashCall Futurity winner Liaison posted a bullet workout for the second consecutive week at Santa Anita// more…
Entries
-Holy Bull S. (G3)- race page with pps, race videos, articles and more here
-Gulfstream Park- Race 7- AOC- $53,500- entries
Articles
Holy Bull Preview articles: Bloodhorse / DRF / Brisnet / TTimes / Miami Herald
UAE Derby draws 136 nominations (The Downey Profile)
New Hansen Blog (Courier Journal)
Works:
Sir Bond- FG- 5F- 1.02:80- B- 2/2 (Sloppy)
Team Six- FH- 5F- 1.01:00- B- 1/8
Souper Speedy- PMM- 3F- 37:23- B- 2/5
Empire Way- HOL- 6F- 1.14:80- H- 5/10
Liaison SA- 6F- 1.11:80- H- 1/18
Night Tide- SA- 5F- 1.00:20- H- 15/40
Longview Drive- SA- 6F- 1.13:20- H- 4/18
Notes and bits from web and Twitter:
Delta Jackpot runner-up Basmati of TC trail after ankle surgery. Trainer O'Neill tells me prognosis 'great for 100% full recovery- Jennie Rees via Twitter
Ever So Lucky, following a 12-hour van ride from South Carolina, gallops a mile at Gulfstream Friday- DRFGrening via Twitter
Nice to see Hopeful winner Currency Swap back at track w Terri Pompay- DRFGrening via Twitter
3yo maidens to watch in Sat. 2nd at GP going 7 1/2f -- Zito firster Stereo in Moton and Pletcher pair Colony Strike and Mordi's Miracle- Steve Haskin via Twitter
Also Dale Romans' Quick Wit coming off a second to the highly regarded Spring Hill Farm.Rick Violette's Term Loan big favorite at Aqueduct- Steve Haskin via Twitter
Union Rags in jog out of Tuesday work. Very intense animal wet under saddle, kidney and shoulder sweat it's who he is plus traffic on track- Bruno De Julio via Twitter
