The Grade II Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes is shaping up to be an exciting race with a purse of $215,000. Here’s a detailed analysis and preview of the horses, jockeys, trainers, and pedigrees for the upcoming race:
Horses and Jockeys
- Mindframe (MD) – 4-year-old colt, ridden by Irad Ortiz, Jr., trained by Todd A. Pletcher. Mindframe is making his first start in 225 days after a layoff due to bone bruising. He has shown great potential with runner-up finishes in the Belmont Stakes (G1) and Haskell Stakes (G1) last summer2.
- Awesome Train (FL) – 4-year-old gelding, ridden by Lanfranco Dettori, trained by Antonio Sano. Awesome Train has been consistent in his performances and will be looking to make an impact in this race.
- Encino (KY) – 4-year-old colt, ridden by Luis Saez, trained by Brad H. Cox. Encino has a strong pedigree and has shown promise with a victory in the Lexington Stakes (G3) and a place in the Kentucky Derby starting gate.
- Shaq Diesel (FL) – 5-year-old horse, ridden by Miguel Angel Vasquez, trained by David Fawkes. Shaq Diesel has been a consistent performer and will be looking to make his mark in this race.
- Counterspy (KY) – 5-year-old gelding, ridden by Rajiv Maragh, trained by Robert Mosco. Counterspy has a solid pedigree and has shown potential in his previous races.
- Lure Him In (FL) – 8-year-old gelding, ridden by Edwin Gonzalez, trained by Sam Wilensky. Lure Him In is the oldest horse in the race and brings a wealth of experience to the field.
- Steal Sunshine (KY) – 6-year-old horse, ridden by Paco Lopez, trained by Bobby S. Dibona. Steal Sunshine is a Gulfstream veteran and has a strong record at the one-mile distance.
- Lightning Tones (FL) – 5-year-old gelding, ridden by Jorge Ruiz, trained by Carlos Narvaez. Lightning Tones has shown promise in his previous races and will be looking to make an impact.
- Secret Chat (FL) – 4-year-old colt, ridden by Dylan Davis, trained by Victor Barboza, Jr. Secret Chat has a solid pedigree and has shown potential in his previous races.
Trainers and Owners
- Todd A. Pletcher (Mindframe) – A Hall of Fame trainer with multiple Gulfstream Park Mile victories.
- Antonio Sano (Awesome Train) – A respected trainer with a strong record.
- Brad H. Cox (Encino) – A top trainer with a strong pedigree.
- David Fawkes (Shaq Diesel) – A consistent performer in the training ranks.
- Robert Mosco (Counterspy) – A trainer with a solid record.
- Sam Wilensky (Lure Him In) – A trainer with a wealth of experience.
- Bobby S. Dibona (Steal Sunshine) – A Gulfstream veteran trainer.
- Carlos Narvaez (Lightning Tones) – A trainer with a promising record.
- Victor Barboza, Jr. (Secret Chat) – A trainer with a solid pedigree.
Pedigrees
- Mindframe – Constitution – Walk of Stars, by Street Sense.
- Awesome Train – Awesome Slew – Selective Memory, by Malibu Moon.
- Encino – Nyquist – Glittering Jewel, by Bernardini.
- Shaq Diesel – Khozan – Kleodora, by Tiznow.
- Counterspy – Gun Runner – Simplify, by Pulpit.
- Lure Him In – Khozan – Alluring Lady, by Indygo Shiner.
- Steal Sunshine – Constitution – Warm Sunshine, by Unbridled’s Song.
- Lightning Tones – Tonalist – Rosesandlightning, by Lightnin N Thunder.
- Secret Chat – Union Rags – La Vie Ross, by Medaglia d’Oro.
