Since early December, a month after his thrilling victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic, Mucho Macho Man has been steadily preparing for his return to the races. Come Saturday, the wait is over as the fan favorite will make his six-year-old debut in the $400,000 Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park.
Among Mucho Macho Man’s rivals on Saturday are Bernie the Maestro, second on the program at 4-1, and Gourmet Dinner, who is listed at 6-1. Trained by Mike Maker, Bernie the Maestro was last seen running sixth as the favorite in the December 7 Claiming Crown Jewel at Gulfstream.
The 1 1/8-mile Classic caps the 12th annual Florida Sunshine Millions program, offering six races worth $1.3 million to showcase horses bred in Florida.
First post at Gulfstream Park on Saturday is set for 12:40pm ET/9:40am PT.
2014 Florida Sunshine Millions Information
Date: Saturday, January 18
Where: Gulfstream Park Racetrack
Distance: 1 1/8 miles (9 furlongs)
Conditions: 4&up
Purse: $400,000
Field for the 2014 Sunshine Millions Classic
| PP | Horse | M/E | Wgt | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Decaf Again | L | 117 | Olivero Carlos | Rose Barry R. |
| 2 | Joshua’s Comprise | L o | 117 | Maysonett Francisco Z. | Rose Barry R. |
| 3 | Rule Number Six | L | 117 | Rispoli Matthew | Gaffney Ronald |
| 4 | Mucho Macho Man | L | 123 | Stevens Gary L. | Ritvo Katherine |
| 5 | Bernie The Maestro | L | 117 | Rosario Joel | Maker Michael J. |
| 6 | Gourmet Dinner | L | 117 | Castellano Javier | Triola Robert |
2014 Sunshine Millions Day Information
Date: Saturday, January 18
Where: Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida
Post Time: 12:40pm ET/9:40am PT
Sunshine Million wagering may include: Win, Place, Show, Quinella, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Daily Double, Pick 3, Pick 4 and Rainbow 6.
The twelth annual Sunshine Million will take place on Saturday, January 18th, 2014 and Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida will be the exclusive host.
In 2014, the six Florida Sunshine Millions races will be:
- $400,000 Classic, 4-year-olds and up, 1 1/8th mile
- $300,000 Distaff, 4-year-olds and up, fillies and mares, 1 1/8th mile
- $150,000 Turf, 4-year-olds and up, 1 1/8th mile
- $150,000 Filly & Mare Turf, 4-year-olds and up, 1 1/8th mile
- $150,000 Sprint, 4-year-olds and up, six furlongs
- $150,000 Filly & Mare Sprint, 4-year-olds and up, six furlongs
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