A 5-furlong sprint on the Tapeta for older fillies and mares at the $17,500 claiming level. Short dashes like this are all about early speed, and positioning will be critical. Some of these mares are returning to a preferred surface, while others are searching for a breakout performance.

🔥 Top Contenders

🔸 (5) Supers Lucky Lady (ML 1-1) – Blew the start last time but still ran a strong second in her first Tapeta try. With a clean break, she’s dangerous, and connections are bringing her right back on the synth. Has tactical speed, which will help in a race lacking much early pace. Top player but short price.

🔸 (3) Princess Blakely (ML 5-1) – She has shown speed before, but it’s been missing lately. The switch to Lopez could spark an aggressive ride, and she has respectable form at this level. If she finds early foot, she could be a live upsetter.

🔸 (6) R Queen Candy (ML 10-1) – Exits a key race, where three of eight runners returned to win with figures of 64, 49, and 43. Has run well on the synthetic before, just not at Gulfstream. Well-spaced works and a favorable post could set her up for an improved effort. A stalking trip would suit her well.

💰 Value Plays & Exotic Considerations

🔹 (4) Call Me Penny (ML 15-1) – Another key race angle, with two of six returning to win with figures of 77 and 48. May need pace to close into, but if things get heated up front, don’t ignore her late kick.

🔹 (2) Evanora (ML 4-1) – Has been solid at this level but hasn’t shown much early speed. Could clunk up for a share if the frontrunners tire.

🔹 (7) New Diamond (ML 9-2) – Second-time over Tapeta, could show more with a smoother trip. Has some hidden form that makes her a potential longshot play in exotics.

💸 Betting Strategy

✅ Win Bet: (3) Princess Blakely (If 4-1 or higher)
✅ Exacta Box: 3, 5, 6
✅ Trifecta Key: 5 / 3, 6 / 2, 4, 7
✅ Superfecta: 3, 5, 6 / 3, 5, 6 / 2, 4, 7 / ALL

⚡ Ace’s Take

With limited pace signed on, Supers Lucky Lady is the clear one to beat, but Princess Blakely’s speed resurgence and R Queen Candy’s key race angle offer solid alternatives at better prices. Look for a stalking type to get first run if the favorite stumbles at the break again. Let’s cash in! 💰🐎