The Grade III Canadian Turf Stakes at Gulfstream Park is set to be an exciting race with a purse of $165,000. This one and one-sixteenth mile turf race for four-year-olds and upward features a competitive field of ten horses. Here’s a detailed analysis and preview of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees:
1. Irish Aces (KY)
- Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
- Trainer: Brendan P. Walsh
- Owner: Pocket Aces Racing LLC (Jared Shoemaker)
- Breeder: Lynch Bages LTD
- Pedigree: Mshawish – Nimble Foot (IRE), by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
- Analysis: Irish Aces has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
2. Axthelm (KY)
- Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
- Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
- Owner: Edward A. Seltzer, Beverly Anderson, Michael and Jules Iavarone
- Breeder: Edward A. Seltzer & Beverly Anderson
- Pedigree: Into Mischief – Preemptive Attack, by Smart Strike
- Analysis: Axthelm has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he performs well on the turf.
3. Fort Washington (KY)
- Jockey: Junior Alvarado
- Trainer: Claude R. McGaughey III
- Owner: Magic Cap Stables (Joseph Anzalone)
- Breeder: Joseph Allen, LLC & White Birch Farm, Inc.
- Pedigree: War Front – Azaelia (FR), by Turtle Bowl (IRE)
- Analysis: Fort Washington has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
4. Major Dude (KY)
- Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
- Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher
- Owner: Spendthrift Farm, LLC (Eric P. Gustavson)
- Breeder: Clearsky Farms
- Pedigree: Bolt d’Oro – Mary Rita, by Distorted Humor
- Analysis: Major Dude is a graded stakes winner and has shown strong performances in his previous races. He is one of the top contenders in this race.
5. Silent Heart (KY)
- Jockey: Luis Saez
- Trainer: Brian A. Lynch
- Owner: Terry Hamilton and Koocanusa Ventures
- Breeder: Terry Hamilton
- Pedigree: Heart to Heart – Mega Monster, by Silent Name (JPN)
- Analysis: Silent Heart has excelled at Gulfstream Park, winning three of five turf starts locally. He is a stakes winner and could be a top contender in this race2.
6. Paros (KY)
- Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
- Trainer: Michael J. Maker
- Owner: Paradise Farms Corp. (Peter Proscia)
- Breeder: Marianne Franco, MD
- Pedigree: Cairo Prince – Kalabaka, by Trappe Shot
- Analysis: Paros has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
7. Stanley House (ON)
- Jockey: John R. Velazquez
- Trainer: Michael P. De Paulo
- Owner: John E. Russell and Diana L. Russell
- Breeder: Elevage II, LLC & St. Elias Stables, LLC
- Pedigree: Army Mule – Stormy’s Song, by Unbridled’s Song
- Analysis: Stanley House has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he performs well on the turf.
8. Skyro (KY)
- Jockey: Joel Rosario
- Trainer: Martin Drexler
- Owner: TEC Racing (Elliott Logan)
- Breeder: Rajendra Maharajh
- Pedigree: Verrazano – Tiz Ro, by Hard Spun
- Analysis: Skyro has shown promise in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He could be a strong contender if he handles the turf well.
9. Omni King (KY)
- Jockey: Dylan Davis
- Trainer: Blake Kelly
- Owner: Blake Kelly and Joseph Gellenbeck
- Breeder: Calumet Farm
- Pedigree: Oxbow – Solomea, by A.P. Indy
- Analysis: Omni King has shown potential in his previous races and has a solid pedigree. He will need to improve significantly to be a contender in this field.
10. Atone (KY)
- Jockey: Lanfranco Dettori
- Trainer: Michael J. Maker
- Owner: Three Diamonds Farm (Kirk Wycoff)
- Breeder: Godolphin
- Pedigree: Into Mischief – Captivating Lass, by A.P. Indy
- Analysis: Atone is a seasoned veteran with strong performances in his previous races. He is one of the top contenders in this race.
