📅 Date: February 7, 2025 ⏰ Post Time: 12:52 PM ET
🏟 Track: Gulfstream Park 📍 Surface: All-Weather (Tapeta)
📏 Distance: 1 Mile 70 Yards 🎯 Class: Claiming $17,500
💰 Purse: $28,000 🔹 Conditions: Open | 4-Year-Olds & Up

This 1-mile, 70-yard contest over the all-weather track features a $17,500 claiming field of seven older horses looking for a winning trip. With a mix of class droppers and improving runners, this race offers betting value with no overwhelming standout. Expect a tactical race where positioning and stamina will be key.

1️⃣ Jerry’s Turn (4-1)

🔹 Trainer: T. Hills
🔹 Jockey: L. Panici (122 lbs)
🔹 Pedigree: Girolamo – Get Set Go (More Than Ready)
🔹 Last 3 Beyers: 71-73-65

Overview: A consistent sort at this level, he drops in class, which could set him up for a strong performance. His recent speed figures are competitive, and he has shown tactical speed, which is an asset on the Tapeta surface. A legitimate win contender if he gets a good trip.

2️⃣ Las Olas (9/2)

🔹 Trainer: B. Campos
🔹 Jockey: M. Vasquez (122 lbs)
🔹 Pedigree: Practical Joke – Holy Legacy (Unbridled’s Song)
🔹 Last 3 Beyers: 72-64-73

Overview: Another consistent runner, Las Olas rarely runs a bad race and has posted solid speed figures. He’s been competitive at this level and should be in the mix for the exotics.

3️⃣ Selecto (20-1)

🔹 Trainer: B. Cadahia
🔹 Jockey: J. Morelos (122 lbs)
🔹 Pedigree: Temple City – Fab Flowers (Lewis Michael)
🔹 Last 3 Beyers: 67-67-68

Overview: A longshot, Selecto has been hitting the board occasionally, but his speed figures are a notch below the top contenders. He would need major improvement to factor into the win picture, but could grab a minor placing.

4️⃣ Remerton (3-1)

🔹 Trainer: S. Acker
🔹 Jockey: T. Gaffalione (122 lbs)
🔹 Pedigree: Kantharos – Above the Mien (Temple City)
🔹 Last 3 Beyers: 68-69-71

Overview: One of the more consistent horses in this race, he has posted back-to-back competitive Beyer figures and gets a rider upgrade to Tyler Gaffalione, who excels on this surface. With a strong closing kick, he’s a serious contender for the win.

5️⃣ Carentan (5/2)

🔹 Trainer: M. Matz
🔹 Jockey: H. Karamanos (122 lbs)
🔹 Pedigree: Omaha Beach – Spectacular Sky (Sky Mesa)
🔹 Last 3 Beyers: 68-65-63

Overview: A logical favorite, Carentan has been holding form well and steps up in class. His tactical ability should allow him to sit a great stalking trip, and he looks to have upside. One to beat if he improves again.

6️⃣ Sanpirodu (6-1)

🔹 Trainer: K. Brion
🔹 Jockey: J. Castellano (122 lbs)
🔹 Pedigree: Kantharos – Charming She Is (Johar)
🔹 Last 3 Beyers: 56-51-40

Overview: Hasn’t shown enough consistency, but does get Javier Castellano, which could wake him up. Would need a major jump in performance to contend.

7️⃣ Secret Lover (5-1)

🔹 Trainer: A. Sano
🔹 Jockey: P. Lopez (122 lbs)
🔹 Pedigree: Khozan – Wave Bye Bye (Congrats)
🔹 Last 3 Beyers: 54-73-70

Overview: Capable of big efforts but also inconsistent. When he fires, he runs strong figures, but he’s been unreliable. A risky play, but one with upside if he gets the right trip.

Top Picks:

1️⃣ #5 Carentan (5/2) – Holding form well, should get a great trip.
2️⃣ #4 Remerton (3-1) – Strong closer, rider upgrade to Gaffalione.
3️⃣ #1 Jerry’s Turn (4-1) – Consistent, class drop makes him a threat.
4️⃣ #2 Las Olas (9/2) – Always competitive, fits well in exotics.

Best Value Play:

💰 #7 Secret Lover (5-1) – Boom-or-bust type, but when he fires, he’s dangerous.

Betting Strategy:

🎯 Exacta Key Box: 5, 4 with 1, 2, 7
🎯 Trifecta: 5, 4 / 1, 2, 7 / 1, 2, 7, 3
🎯 Win Bet: #5 Carentan (5/2) if 2-1 or higher

Final Take: This middle-distance Tapeta race features several consistent runners, making for a competitive betting race. Carentan and Remerton look like the strongest plays, but Jerry’s Turn and Las Olas are dangerous underneath. Secret Lover could pop at a price if he gets the right trip.

🔥 Best of luck at the races! 🚀