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Gulfstream Park to Host $750k Florida Derby G1 despite Global Dampanic
Gulfstream Park to Host $750k Florida Derby G1 despite Global Dampanic
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Saturday, March 2, 2020. Gulfstream Park may be closed for in-person spectators, but the racing continues this weekend with a spectacular 14 race card on Saturday headlined by the $750k, Grade 1 Florida Derby. 180 horses are entered on the day, competing for over $2 million in prize money in 5 graded stakes, 4 listed stakes, and other assorted races.
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The Florida Derby is always a big deal and this year is no exception. In fact, with no Kentucky Derby until September, the Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby will be the biggest American races for a while. Tiz The Law is the even money favorite after his big closing move in the Holy Bull G3 early February here at Gulf.
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Ete Indien put on a clinic in the Fountain of Youth G2 here about a month ago, going gate to wire and drawing away as nobody in the field could match his speed. But before that he was indeed caught by Tiz the Law before in the Holy Bull, where he finished a game 2nd.
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Independence Hall looks to regain his undefeated New York form after a 2nd place finish in the Sam Davis G3 last month. Looking for value? Gouverneur Morris at 8-1 was top 12 in our December Derby Double Dozen and was strong in his 2020 debut. Todd Pletcher may have a rare one slipping under the radar.
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Ajaaweed 20-1 also made the initial DDDD after a strong 2nd in the Remsen G2 at this same distance at Aqueduct last year. Then the very disappointing Sam Davis G2 performance has him off the radar. If he returns to Remsen form he could be a very dangerous closer.
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As Seen On TV (12-1) has been solid and consistent, winning a stakes race, then placing 2nd in the Mucho Macho Man Stakes and 3rd in the FOY. After that, the 13 horse field doesn’t have much to offer, except for Disc Jockey at 20-1, with good PF’s coming in. Long shot special alert!!!
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What you need to do next is just download the free Gulfstream Grid below and make your picks for all 14 races.  What you should also do is get the Grid for all major tracks and races, and in the process support a small business which is struggling amidst a global damn panic.
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Gulfstream Park Saturday Grid Here
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Cheers!
