There’s a moment to look forward to at the top of the lane when the pitch begins to close around in priority Speaker corner at the beginning of the section in WinStar Gulfstream Park Mile Stakes (G2) $200,000 on March 5 at Gulfstream Parkbut that moment ended as soon as it began when the Godolphin house dog dropped his head and gave up for the year-long victory.
While some of the country’s best old horses head in the Middle East, Speaker’s Corner was able to unleash his full potential on Saturday in an attempt to win him a ticket to the Capital Hill Handicap. ‘N’ Dale June 11 (G1) at Belmont Park.
Close the window with a 6-5 favorite after his pre-run win over Repole Stable’s Not fear on January 29 Fred W. Hooper Stakes presented by Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms at Xalapa (G3), Speaker’s Corner was pushed out of the gate but quickly dashed to the inner fence to assume command through the opening quarter. Location: 22.87. Led by the motionless Junior Alvarado, Speaker’s Corner continued the half mile at: 45.10 when the yard turned home. Not fear, Certified and Sorry diamond bids were unsuccessful, because Speaker’s Corner, son of Street Sense tripled its advantage in a multi-step problem.
Fearless fighting to win back second Certified . Sorry diamond is Wednesday.
“I liked the way I got him out there today and he did it wonderfully,” Alvarado said. “I think he was a bit sharp last time. Today, he’s more relaxed, doing it on his own, with no effort at all. So I know, going home, I’ll be a lot of horses. He does it nice and comfortable, so I know what I’ve got under me when I get home.”
The Corner speaker turned his head with his one-mile time of 1:33.84, just a few ticks away Invasion of Normandy The track record of 1:33.13.
“It was fast,” said coach Bill Mott. “He didn’t start well today but he could still take the lead from behind and it looks like he’s just waiting to play.”
Mott points out Met Mile could be in handsome bay’s future, could spell a potential match with superstars Flight route and Life is good .
“There will be a discussion with the great powers,” Mott said. “I know there are some good horses around but he could be a horse to look at for the Met Mile. You have to keep it in mind and consider it. He earned a 3, it’s 2nd grade now, and now we have to look for a 1.”
The light dark horse improved his record to 5-1-1 from eight career starts with earnings of $407,130.
Speaker’s Corner, bred in Kentucky, inspired by the family of Breeders’ Cup Distaff heroine (G1) Round pond and the winners of the bets are classified Long river . He is the first pony among the galloping horses Bernardini mare Tyburn Brook who has a 2-year-old pony unnamed by Music by Maclean and a longing pony of Nyquist .
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