Won the level 1 prize twice Gufo scheduled to start his first 2022 season with $200,000 Pan American Stakes presented by Rood & Riddle (G2T) April 2 on Gulfstream Park pitch.
5 year old son of Declaration of war will start first since finishing out of the table at Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) on November 6 at Del Mar. In Saturday’s 1/2-mile turf test for older horses, Otter Bend Stables’ Gufo will attempt a fourth win on Gulfstream after multiple starts.
Miguel Clement, assistant to his father, coach Christophe Clement, noted that the Breeders’ Cup marked a rare outing for Gufo, who has won or placed 13th out of 14 of his races. me.
“There were probably a lot of factors against him that day, speed being one of them,” Clement said. “He had a very bad draw. He was never consistent during the first part of the race because it was a race with no tempo. in terms of money. He was very consistent and he was not yet. never run a bad race.”
Gufo will race without blinking on Saturday, a change from his previous four outings. Regular rider Joel Rosario will guide as Gufo starts from post 3 in the expected number seven field.
“We’ll catch up to time and it’ll be up to Joel Rosario to figure it out. This is a horse with a lot of possibilities, and the ride has to be timed,” Clement said. “He’s got a great foot switch, so we’re looking forward to getting him back in the race. I’m delighted for him.”
Additionally, on Saturday, dogs and older mares will try the same distance on the turf in the $150,000 Orchid Stocks (G3T), where Beautiful lover will try to end her career in style.
Moyglare Stud Farm’s beautiful mistress, also coached by Clement, is expected to retire after Saturday’s race, where she will attempt to secure her second-place bet win of the season. prize after defeating La Prevoyante Stakes (G3T) to open. Her 6 year old season. She will try to recover after finishing fourth on The Very One Staking (G3T) on March 5 at Gulfstream.
“She’s got a 3 and is back in a bit of a lower form than last time. I still think she’s training well,” coach Clement said of Roof mare. “That will be her last race before she retires. The idea is to get her there and then become a foster.”
The morning line favorite in Saturday’s expected field is the group 3 winner Harajuku third place in The Very One for Flaxman Holdings owner and trainer Graham Motion.
Item: Pan American S. Presented by Rood & Riddle (G2T)
Gulfstream ParkSaturday, April 2, 2022, Race No. 9
- Level IIT
- 1 1/2m
- Turf
- 200,000 dollars
- 4 years or more
- 3:37 pm (local)
Item: Orchid S. (G3T)
Gulfstream ParkSaturday, April 2, 2022, Race 3
- Level IIIT
- 1 1/2m
- Turf
- 150,000 dollars
- 4 yo & up Fillies and Mares
- 12:28pm (local)
