Fort Larned Returns In Gulfstream Park Handicap
The $300,000 Gulfstream Park H. (G2) is the main draw this Saturday at Gulfstream Park. A nice but small field is assembling for this tilt, but all eyes will be on reigning Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner Fort Larned. Trained by Ian Wilkes, the five-year-old son of E Dubai is unraced since his greatest triumph last time out, but has looked the part in the mornings and is all class. His best could put this field to rest early under regular rider Brian Hernandez.
Gulfstream Park Sprint Championship (G3) hero Fort Loudon will be among the ones to beat outside of the favorite in this one for trainer Nick Zito. The son of Awesome of Course appreciated the cut back in distance to seven panels last time in a game tally, and the bay colt will be a major force with any type of step forward in this one. The speedy sort should always be in the mix with another furlong to work with today. Grade 2 placed Discreet Dancer was a game allowance winner in his comeback race in advance of this and is a three-time winner on this oval in four lifetime tries for conditioner Todd Pletcher. The son of Discreet Cat should also be up close early on. Grade 3 winner Hierro, a sharp allowance winner in his 2013 debut, General George H. (G2) star Javerre, 2011 Louisiana Derby (G2) star Pants on Fire, who also impressed in his local comeback last time, as well as multiple stakes hero San Pablo and Gulfstream Park Sprint runner-up Swagger Jack, will add to the depth of this field.