Gulfstream's ontrack business soars
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormLess than one month into his first meet as president and general manager of Gulfstream Park, and Bill Murphy already has plenty to smile about. Business inside his building is up dramatically over corresponding figures from a year ago, and the best is yet
Story | Conversation | January 25, 2007Round Pond gets back to business
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormRound Pond earned herself a little rest and relaxation following her impressive victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff. But now it's time to get back to work to prepare for her 2007 campaign, which could kick off in the Grade 2 Rampart Handicap here on Marc
Story | Conversation | January 08, 2007Miesque's Approval still strong
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe 1 1/16-mile Canadian Turf drew a talented field of nine which also includes Silver Tree, recent Grade 3 Appleton Handicap winner Gulch Approval, and the Grade 2 stakes-placed Muqbil.
Story | Conversation | March 09, 2006First Samurai has questions to answer
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormDespite his defeat in his 2-year-old finale and the concerns many have regarding his ability to stay 1 1/4 miles, First Samurai closed as the shortest price, 7-1, of any individual member in Pool 1 of the 2006 Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006Dutrow eyes Davona Dale repeat
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormA year ago, trainer Richard Dutrow Jr. sent out Sis City to dominate Gulfstream Park's $150,000 Davona Dale Stakes by 16 lengths.
Story | Conversation | February 02, 2006Silver Tree extra tough as Bailey's final mount
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormFrom a handicapping standpoint, Silver Tree looks like a perfect fit in Saturday's $500,000 Sunshine Millions Turf at Gulfstream Park.
Story | Conversation | January 26, 2006Prado will take over
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormJerry Bailey had ridden First Samurai in each of his last four starts, including victories in the Grade 1 Hopeful and Champagne stakes and a third-place finish in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile.
Story | Conversation | January 20, 2006Asmussen discovers a second ace
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormSteve Asmussen came to south Florida this winter with one of the top 3-year-old prospect in the country, Private Vow, owned by Mike McCarty. Now Asmussen and McCarty have a second after Doctor Decherd withstood a stretch-long duel to outgame Itsallaboutth
Story | Conversation | January 07, 2006In Summation fits winning profile
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe last two winners of Gulfstream Park's Aventura Stakes spent their 2-year-old campaigns based at nearby Calder Race Course. That trend will likely continue Saturday with In Summation.
Story | Conversation | January 05, 2006Silver Tree salvages day for Mott and Bailey
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormA day that began on a sour note for the team of jockey Jerry Bailey and trainer Bill Mott ended in the Calder winner's circle after favored Silver Tree outfinished the 41-1 longshot Demeteor by a neck in Saturday's $100,000 Tropical Park Turf Handicap.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2005'Hotstuf' still has something to prove
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormHotstufanthensome has won more money this year than any of his 11 rivals in Saturday's $100,000 Tropical Turf Handicap.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005My Charmer attracts Grade 1 duo
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormA pair of Grade 1 stakes winners, Sand Springs and Ticker Tape, will showcase their talents for a mere $100,000 purse in a field of 12 fillies and mares in Saturdays Grade 3 My Charmer Handicap on turf at Calder.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005Pletcher has strong hand in juvenile stakes
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormTrainer Todd Pletcher will reach down into his vast pool of 2-year-old talent to send out Capozzene and Saint Augustus as leading contenders in two of the four stakes at Calder on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005Bailey moves from High Fly to Roman Ruler
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormHigh Fly suffered a condylar fracture of his right leg Saturday and will not start in the $1 million Breeders Cup Sprint.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2005Mott, Hennig saddle Derby's top two choices
Mike Welsch, Daily Racing FormThe Calder Derby and Calder Oaks are the only two turf races among the eight stakes on Saturday's Festival of the Sun card.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2005TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
NFL Expert Picks tops ESPN.com searches in October. Did "jerry bailey" make the list?
