Close finishes in the spotlight; Gulfstream features three
graded stakes
A new compilation blog is up at Twin Spires, the
top 10 “Nail Biters” of 2015 in American racing, and Thoroughbred racing
fans are sure to remember most of the big races in the spotlight.
Gulfstream Park will feature a trio of Grade 3 stakes on Saturday.
Stonetastic heads a field of seven in the 6-furlong Sugar Swirl; Da Big Hoss is
the top draw among 12 turf routers in the 1 1/2-mile W.L. McKnight H.; and Goldy
Espony is the one to beat among 12 turf distaffers in the 1 1/2-mile La
Prevoyante.
John Mucciolo provides his weekly Aqueduct Notebook and has an interesting
quartet of 2-year-old maiden winners — Awesome Gent, Adventist,
Clipthecouponannie and Katniss the Victor — listed among his Horses to Watch.