3/29 (GP): 57th Florida Derby (Gr. I)

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

But doesn't he have a tactical advantage? With all those horses trapped outside he should work out a better trip than them. . . He might not have to be better than them. Also, his last race at GP was very impressive and I think he's better bred for the distance than people realize.

I was skeptical of Smooth Air too, at first. I don't think the distance will be an issue, especially breaking for the 2 post. His connections have obviously been pointing to this race, and his work pattern is pretty impressive.
2 straight breezes going a mile, followed by a 7F work, followed by a bullet
5F work on Tuesday. He looks as fit as can be, and has a legititimate shot to hit the board. If the track is wet, he moves up even more.

[hockey2315]

According to the DRF entries Gulfstream doesn't have a PK4 on Saturday. . .

[lemoncrush]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

According to the DRF entries Gulfstream doesn't have a PK4 on Saturday. . .

That would be odd... What would be the reason for that?

EDIT- Looks like they're having a 50 cent pick 6. Do they normally do this?
Maybe they're marketing that wager, and feel the pot will be bigger without the Pick 4.

EDIT - again. DRF now shows the Pick 4 going races 9-12.

[ShadowRoll]

Don't know if this has been posted already, but free PPs (and a few other products) for Florida Derby on Equibase home page.

http://www.equibase.com/

[hockey2315]

Originally Posted by hockey2315

According to the DRF entries Gulfstream doesn't have a PK4 on Saturday. . .

They have two listed now. . . One starting in Race 5 and one in Race 9. . .