Summit of Speed Preview

Note: Because of the holiday and because of family comittments I was unable to do my usual previews.

The Summit of Speed returns after taking last year off with two WAYI's. Lets take a look at the Smile and the Princess Rooney.

10th Race - Gulfstream Park - Sunday, July 5th, 2015 STAKES. 6 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $250,000. Princess Rooney S. (Grade 2). FILLIES AND MARES, THREE YEARS OLD AND UPWARD. Any horse that has participated in a race at Gulfstream Park since December 6, 2014, will be charged no fees to enter or start. All other horses shall pay $2,500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $250,000 Guaranteed. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth. Weight: Three Year Olds 120 lbs; Older 123 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I stakes since January 1 allowed 2 lbs.; a grade II or $60,000 twice since January 1, 4 lbs.; a sweepstakes since January 1, 6 lbs. Supplemental nominations are made at the time of entry. All horses that are nominated or supplemented may be subjected to out of competition testing prior to the running of the race. Closed Sunday, June 21, 2015 with 25 nominations.he running of the race. This race will be limited to 14 starters, with also eligibles. If more than 14 entries pass the entry box, preference will be given to graded stakes winners, then highest career earnings. (05:12 PM)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Phaniebdancing 4 F L 117 Gonzales Jonathan J. Wolfson Martin D.
2 Kiss To Remember 4 F L 117 Espinoza Victor Wolfson Martin D.
3 Little Michelle 4 F L 119 Gaffalione Tyler Vaccarezza Carlo
4 Sweet Basil 4 F L 119 Prado Edgar S. Nicks Ralph E.
5 Flutterby 4 F L 119 Panici Luca Bozzo Jerry
6 Merry Meadow 5 M L 119 Castellano Javier Hennig Mark A.
7 R Free Roll 5 M L 119 Zayas Edgard J. Mitchelhill Sally
8 Tea Time 4 F L 117 Saez Luis Matz Michael R.
9 Naval Command 3 F L 114 Leyva Juan C. Kaplan William A.
10 Nesso 4 F L 117 Rios Jesus M. Hernandez, Jr. Sandino R.

R Free Roll towers over this field. Tea Time though is interesting in that she comes in from the Northeast. Watch out for Sweet Basil as she has a great rider and could pull the upset.

Win- R Free Roll
Place- Sweet Basil
Show- Fluttery

11th Race - Gulfstream Park - Sunday, July 5th, 2015 STAKES. 6 Furlongs Dirt. Purse $250,000. Smile Sprint S. (Grade 2). THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Any horse that has participated in a race at Gulfstream Park since December 6, 2014, will be charged no fees to enter or start. All other horses shall pay $2,500 to pass the entry box and $1,000 additional to start, with $250,000 Guaranteed. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth. Weight: Three Year Olds 120 lbs; Older 123 lbs. Non-winners of a grade I stakes since January 1 allowed 2 lbs.; a grade II or $60,000 twice since January 1, 4 lbs.; a sweepstakes since January 1, 6 lbs. Supplemental nominations are made at the time of entry. All horses that are nominated or supplemented may be subjected to out of competition testing prior to the running of the race. Closed Sunday, June 21, 2015 with 29 nominations.testing prior to the running of the race. This race will be limited to 14 starters, with also eligibles. If more than 14 entries pass the entry box, preference will be given to graded stakes winners, then highest career earnings. (05:43 PM)
PP Horse A/S M/E Wgt Jockey Trainer
1 Favorite Tale 4 G L 117 Zayas Edgard J. Preciado Guadalupe
2 Wildcat Red 4 C L 117 Castellano Javier Garoffalo Jose
3 City Of Weston 5 H L 119 Espinoza Victor Walder Peter R.
4 Alsvid 6 G L 121 Landeros Chris Hartman Chris A.
5 Grande Shores 7 H L 119 Castro Eddie Gold Stanley I.
6 Falling Sky 5 H L 117 Prado Edgar S. Wolfson Martin D.
7 Singanothersong 5 H L 117 Leyva Juan C. Pellegrini Ronald
8 Work All Week 6 G L 117 Geroux Florent Brueggemann Roger A.
9 Ledokol 5 G L 117 Cotto, Jr. Pedro L. Navarro Marcial

Work All Week will try to rebound from his first dirt loss. However Falling Sky and Wildcat Red won't be easy to beat. Favorite Tale also has a big chance.

Win- Work All Week
Place- Falling Sky
Show- Wildcat Red