š Gulfstream Park Race 12 – Honey Fox Stakes (G3) ā Can Tax Implications Cash In or Will a Longshot Strike? š°š
š Gulfstream Park Race 12 – Honey Fox Stakes (G3) ā Can Tax Implications Cash In or Will a Longshot Strike? š°š
The Grade 3 Honey Fox StakesĀ at Gulfstream ParkĀ brings together a talented field of fillies and maresĀ vying for the $165,000 purseĀ over a one-mile turf test. The big storyline? Tax Implications (#1)Ā is looking for four straight winsĀ and comes in as the one to beat! But is this race as straightforward as it seems? Letās dig in.
š„ Top Contenders
š Tax Implications (#1, 4-1 ML)
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Chad Brown trainee going for a fourth straight winĀ and has been ultra-consistent.
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Speed figures (94-87-86)Ā stack up well here, and Tyler GaffalioneĀ knows this course inside and out.
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Only question: Will she get the right trip, or will a late closer come rolling?
ā” See You Around (#2, 6-1 ML)
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Irad Ortiz Jr. + Clement = Dangerous combo.
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Second last out with a 92 Beyerāsolid form and returning to a preferred distance.
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Sheāll be stalking the pace and looking to pounce late.
š Pounce (#9, 6-1 ML)
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Sharp 91-90-72 BeyersĀ indicate sheās improving at the right time.
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Consensus picks are showing some love, and David Davis in the ironsĀ is intriguing.
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If she gets a clean trip, sheās live at a price.
š Special Wan (#7, 9-2 ML)
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Gets Luis Saez, and that alone makes her dangerous.
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A Group 3 winner overseas, finally at the right level after tough assignments.
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The X-factorāif she runs to her best, watch out!
šÆ Best Bets & Exotic Wagers
ā WIN/PLACE:Ā Tax Implications (#1) ā Logical top choice, but at a fair price.
ā EXACTA BOX (2-horse):Ā Tax Implications (#1) & See You Around (#2)Ā ā Covers the top two players.
ā TRIFECTA BOX (3-horse):Ā Tax Implications (#1), See You Around (#2), & Pounce (#9)Ā ā A balanced mix of speed and late kick.
ā SUPERFECTA (4-horse):Ā 1, 2, 9, 7Ā ā Add Special Wan in case she fires her best shot.
Final Verdict
Tax Implications is the one to beat, but this is a wide-open raceĀ with multiple contenders ready to capitalize if she doesnāt fire. See You AroundĀ has every right to win and Pounce is sneaky dangerous at 6-1. Keep an eye on Special Wanāshe might surprise at a nice price.
š Best Bet:Ā Tax Implications (#1) WIN/PLACE
š Value Play:Ā Pounce (#9) in exotics
š Exotic Focus:Ā Exacta 1-2, Trifecta 1-2-9, Superfecta 1-2-9-7