The Dania Beach Stakes, a Grade 3 race, is set to take place at Gulfstream Park on the turf course. This race features a purse of $165,000, with an additional $15,000 from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association (FTBOA) for registered Florida-breds. The one-mile race is open to three-year-old colts and geldings.
Here’s a look at the contenders:
- Bucaro (MD)
- Jockey: J Rosario
- Trainer: M J Trombetta
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Odds: 6/1
- Pedigree: Bucchero – Bells of War, by Declaration of War
- Owner: Commonwealth New Era Racing and Marie F. Trombetta
- Breeder: Marie Trombetta & Commonwealth New Era Racing
- Dream On (KY)
- Jockey: I Ortiz, Jr.
- Trainer: M E Casse
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Odds: 6/5
- Pedigree: Not This Time – Mamma Kimbo, by Discreet Cat
- Owner: D. J. Stable, LLC (Leonard Green)
- Breeder: Aaron & Marie Jones LLC
- I Know I Know (FL)
- Jockey: J Bravo
- Trainer: P L Biancone
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Odds: 20/1
- Pedigree: Jess’s Dream – Prove Me, by Big Drama
- Owner: Amy E. Dunne and Patrick L. Biancone Racing LLC
- Breeder: Mr. Patrick Biancone
- Mi Bago (NY)
- Jockey: E Gonzalez
- Trainer: M E Casse
- Weight: 120 lbs
- Odds: 3/1
- Pedigree: Vekoma – Wabanaki, by Indian Charlie
- Owner: Gary Barber
- Breeder: Highclere, Inc.
- Nothingsubtle (FL)
- Jockey: L Reyes
- Trainer: N Palmer
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 30/1
- Pedigree: Echo Town – Subtle Livie, by Mr. Livingston
- Owner: Teresa and David Palmer
- Breeder: David Palmer & Teresa Palmer
- Maui Strong (KY)
- Jockey: V Cheminaud
- Trainer: D L Romans
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Kitten’s Joy – Legal Tender, by Giant’s Causeway
- Owner: West Point Thoroughbreds, Blue Devil Racing Stable, and Edwin S. Barker
- Breeder: Blue Devil Racing Stable, LLC
- Hit That Review (IRE)
- Jockey: J Ruiz
- Trainer: B P Walsh
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 5/1
- Pedigree: No Nay Never – Tamazug (GB), by Machiavellian
- Owner: Andrew Farm, Mountmellick Farm, and Lady Sheila Stable
- Breeder: Longueville Bloodstock
- Hammerhead (KY)
- Jockey: T Gaffalione
- Trainer: K Attard
- Weight: 118 lbs
- Odds: 12/1
- Pedigree: War Front – Figarella’s Queen, by Medaglia d’Oro
- Owner: Gold Square LLC (Abraham Gold)
- Breeder: Glen Hill Farm
Analysis:
- Favorite: Dream On is the morning line favorite at 6/5, coming off a strong performance in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf.
- Top Contenders: Mi Bago (3/1) is another strong contender with a previous win at Gulfstream Park.
- Dark Horses: Maui Strong (8/1) and Hit That Review (5/1) could provide some surprises with their competitive odds and potential for improvement.
With a talented field and a challenging turf course, the Dania Beach Stakes promises to be an exciting race.
