1-5 favorite Verrazano brought his record to an unbeaten 2-for-2 when he drew off to win a one-mile allowance race on Saturday at Gulfstream Park by a spectacular 16 1/4 lengths, stamping himself as a highly promising Kentucky Derby contender in the process.
Ridden to victory by John Velazquez, Verrazano got off to a good start and quickly settled into second place as Gunderman led the way through fractions of :22.94 and :45.45 seconds. Eton Blue, Mr d'Oro, and Rossmoyne trailed the compact field.
Rounding the turn, Verrazano moved up to take command of the lead, running three-quarters of a mile in a very quick 1:09.98 in order to do so. And then just like, the race was over. Under a mere hand ride from Velazquez, Verrazano suddenly powered away from the rest of the field, pouring on speed throughout the homestretch to reach the finish line in the exceptional time of 1:34.80 seconds.
Eton Blue edged Gunderman by a neck for second, while Rossmoyne and Mr. d'Oro completed the order of finish.
Verrazano is a son of More Than Ready out of Enchanted Rock, by Giant's Causeway. Trained by Todd Pletcher and owned by Let's Go Stable, Verrazano has now earned $51,300 and appears bound for a graded stakes race.
-Keelerman
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Saturday, February 02, 2013
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
A Three-Year-Old to Watch: Bradester
Bradester looks bound for stakes company following an impressive victory in a 1 1/16th miles allowance optional claiming race at Gulfstream Park on New Year's Day.
Sent off as the even-money favorite, Bradester got off to a very good beginning and soon found himself racing in second as Good Tickled, and then Gunderman, set the pace. Following fractions of :23.76, :46.86, and 1:11.59, Bradester made a bid on the outside to challenge Gunderman for the lead and gained the advantage entering the homestretch. He was unable to really open up a clear lead, for Gunderman stayed on strongly and was actually cutting back into Bradester's advantage in deep stretch, but Bradester held on well to win by 1 3/4 lengths while stopping the clock in 1:44.02.
Cerro finished third after looming boldly around the far turn. Black Onyx, Wild Billum, Rienzi, Good Tickled, Rossmoyne, Third Choice, and Amberjack completed the order of finish.
The winner is trained by Eddie Kenneally and owned by Joseph W. Sutton. Bradester is a son of Lion Heart out of the Grand Slam mare Grandestofall.
-Keelerman
Sent off as the even-money favorite, Bradester got off to a very good beginning and soon found himself racing in second as Good Tickled, and then Gunderman, set the pace. Following fractions of :23.76, :46.86, and 1:11.59, Bradester made a bid on the outside to challenge Gunderman for the lead and gained the advantage entering the homestretch. He was unable to really open up a clear lead, for Gunderman stayed on strongly and was actually cutting back into Bradester's advantage in deep stretch, but Bradester held on well to win by 1 3/4 lengths while stopping the clock in 1:44.02.
Cerro finished third after looming boldly around the far turn. Black Onyx, Wild Billum, Rienzi, Good Tickled, Rossmoyne, Third Choice, and Amberjack completed the order of finish.
The winner is trained by Eddie Kenneally and owned by Joseph W. Sutton. Bradester is a son of Lion Heart out of the Grand Slam mare Grandestofall.
-Keelerman
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