The Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park is set to be a thrilling race featuring seven promising three-year-olds competing over seven furlongs for a purse of $165,000. With the added intrigue of possible equipment changes, this race will be one to watch closely.
Race Overview:
- Distance: Seven Furlongs
- Purse: $165,000
- Qualification: Three-Year-Olds
- Weight: 123 lbs, with allowances for non-winners of graded stakes
Contenders:
- Macho Music (FL):
- Trainer: R. Crichton
- Jockey: J. Castellano
- Odds: 8/1
- Pedigree: Maclean’s Music – Southern Girl, by Tapit
- Owner: Mark Fletcher Taylor, Rohan Crichton, and Daniel L. Walters
- Breeder: Bridlewood Farm
- Insights: With blinkers on, Macho Music might have the focus needed to surprise the field.
- Donut God (KY):
- Trainer: B. A. Lynch
- Jockey: T. Gaffalione
- Odds: 3/1
- Pedigree: Into Mischief – Sweet Kisses, by Carpe Diem
- Owner: Flying Dutchman Breeding and Racing
- Breeder: Aaron & Marie Jones LLC
- Insights: A strong contender with excellent odds, Donut God is poised to make a significant impact.
- Maitre D (KY):
- Trainer: D. F. O’Neill
- Jockey: J. R. Velazquez
- Odds: 20/1
- Pedigree: Game Winner – My Lady Munnings, by Munnings
- Owner: Sonata Stable (Marc Tacher)
- Breeder: Drumkenny Farm & American Equistock Inc.
- Insights: A long shot with potential, Maitre D will need to bring his best to compete.
- Fire Pit (KY):
- Trainer: G. Preciado
- Jockey: J. Alvarado
- Odds: 30/1
- Pedigree: Cairo Prince – True Martha, by Creative Cause
- Owner: Travin Stables (Vincent Puglisi)
- Breeder: Brereton C. Jones
- Insights: As the biggest underdog, Fire Pit has a challenging race ahead but could surprise.
- Gate to Wire (KY):
- Trainer: T. A. Pletcher
- Jockey: D. Davis
- Odds: 12/1
- Pedigree: Munnings – Sansibar Jewel, by Street Cry (IRE)
- Owner: Donegal Racing (Gerald W. Crawford)
- Breeder: Moyglare Stud Farm LTD.
- Insights: With a strong training team, Gate to Wire could be a sleeper pick for a top finish.
- Gunmetal (KY):
- Trainer: B. H. Cox
- Jockey: L. Saez
- Odds: 7/5 (Favorite)
- Pedigree: Gun Runner – Classy Dancer, by Speightstown
- Owner: WinStar Farm LLC (Kenny A. Troutt) and CHC INC. (Kit Har Ng)
- Breeder: Andrew N. Warren
- Insights: The race favorite with stellar connections and a strong pedigree, Gunmetal is expected to be the one to beat.
- Grayscale (KY):
- Trainer: S. A. Joseph, Jr.
- Jockey: I. Ortiz, Jr.
- Odds: 9/5
- Pedigree: Frosted – Petunia, by Into Mischief
- Owner: e Five Racing Thoroughbreds (Robert Edwards, Jr.)
- Breeder: Jumping Jack Racing LLC
- Insights: With excellent odds and top-tier connections, Grayscale will be a major competitor.
Final Thoughts:
The Swale Stakes is set to be an exciting race with a mix of favorites and long shots. Gunmetal and Grayscale are the top contenders, but with promising horses like Donut God and Macho Music, anything can happen
