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Gulfstream - Race 2
#2 Silver Cloud (3/1 ml)
This Rahy filly debuted at a big price for obscure connections last time out, and surprisingly shot out to the lead over a quick colt named Escort (that one had previously dueled with Crossbow through some very fast splits @ Aqueduct). Led almost the entire way before getting beat just over a length at the wire, and the race has come back very strong, with the winner Free Entry returning to score vs. allowance company, and the two horses who finished directly behind Silver Cloud (Simbamangu and Escort) returning to run 1-2 in a maiden race on Saturday. Unfortunately, this rider (Arce) is currently 0-for-26 at the Gulfstream meet, but that will undoubtedly help the price here (as will the low-profile trainer DaCosta), and despite the 0-for-26 Gulfstream skid, Arce is still hitting at a decent 8% for the year, so he is capable of riding a winner. He was also on board for this colt's strong run last time, and of course Silver Cloud figures to be fitter this time around. Looks pretty strong with his keen speed and the key-race angle working for him, and the connections should help him go off at a playable price here.
HRT record:
77 for 287 (27%)
$651.00 mutuels ($8.45 avg)
#2 Silver Cloud (3/1 ml)
This Rahy filly debuted at a big price for obscure connections last time out, and surprisingly shot out to the lead over a quick colt named Escort (that one had previously dueled with Crossbow through some very fast splits @ Aqueduct). Led almost the entire way before getting beat just over a length at the wire, and the race has come back very strong, with the winner Free Entry returning to score vs. allowance company, and the two horses who finished directly behind Silver Cloud (Simbamangu and Escort) returning to run 1-2 in a maiden race on Saturday. Unfortunately, this rider (Arce) is currently 0-for-26 at the Gulfstream meet, but that will undoubtedly help the price here (as will the low-profile trainer DaCosta), and despite the 0-for-26 Gulfstream skid, Arce is still hitting at a decent 8% for the year, so he is capable of riding a winner. He was also on board for this colt's strong run last time, and of course Silver Cloud figures to be fitter this time around. Looks pretty strong with his keen speed and the key-race angle working for him, and the connections should help him go off at a playable price here.
HRT record:
77 for 287 (27%)
$651.00 mutuels ($8.45 avg)
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