Race Recaps Lucky Polly Noses Out Blue Mistress in Martha Washington; Givemetwenty Runs as Expected in Not Surprising August 8, 2020 Lucky Polly winning the Martha Washington (Credit: Coglianese Photos / Ryan Thompson) Race Recaps Lucky Polly Noses Out Blue Mistress in Martha Washington; Givemetwenty Runs as Expected in Not Surprising August 8, 2020 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – In the first of two 3-year-old turf stakes at Gulfstream Park, Gary Barber’s Lucky Polly caught and narrowly defeated a game Blue Mistress to win Saturday’s $100,000 Martha Washington. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Lucky Polly was the 4/1 co-third choice under Emisael Jaramillo as she broke from the gate and sat second while Blue Mistress tore off to a near-double digit-length early lead. That advantage disappeared heading into the far turn, but Blue Mistress had more than enough left to fight back. Lucky Polly fought valiantly to get up in the final jump for victory. Credit: Coglianese Photos / Lauren King Tournesol was 1 length back in third. R Calli Kim, the 5/2 favorite Yesterdayoncemore, Fujairah, and Bankruptonthebeach completed the order of finish. Onyx was scratched. Don’t Get Khozy and Sound Machine were Main Track Only entries. The Lookin At Lucky filly’s win improved her record to 7-2-1-1 with $122,240 earned. Lucky Polly returned $10.80 to win, $6.20 to place, and $4.20 to show. Blue Mistress brought back $16 to place and $7.40 to show, while Tournesol paid $3.40 to show. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Two races later on the card, the favored Givemetwenty ran as most bettors expected, winning Saturday’s $100,000 Not Surprising as the 8/5 favorite. Under Jaramillo, the Ralph Nicks trainee stalked the early pace before presenting a challenge in the far turn. Under a drive in the stretch, he fought hard to get past a tough Monforte before winning by 1 1/2 lengths. Credit: Coglianese Photos / Lauren King Natural Power, Kokokomo, Lookintogetlucky, Graceful Kitten, and Express Pharoah completed the order of finish. Aficionado was scratched. Ournationonparade was a Main Track Only entry. Givemetwenty’s win improved his record to 6-3-1-0. The Declaration of War colt has earned $108,710 for owner/breeder Curtis Green. Givemetwenty returned $5.20 to win, $3.40 to place, and $2.60 to show. Monforte brought back $4.40 to place and $3.20 to show, while Natural Power paid $3.40 to show.
Kentucky Downs and Del Mar Picks & Previews | Blinkers Off 683 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for this weekend’s… Read More
Kentucky Downs Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 565 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
College Football Picks & NFL Tips | Dudes Who Bet Sports 205 Aaron & Papa Dude give their College Football picks for… Read More
Pacific Classic 2024 Picks and Rapid-Fire | Blinkers Off 682 The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for Saturday’s $1… Read More
Del Mar Pick 5 Preview | The Magic Mike Show 564 The Magic Mike Show guys preview & give their tickets… Read More
Kentucky Downs Picks | Turf Sprint Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint] Aaron previews the 2024 Turf Sprint Stakes (G2) at Kentucky… Read More
Kentucky Downs FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Kentucky Downs on September… Read More
Del Mar FREE Win Picks | September 7, 2024 Get our FREE win picks at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club… Read More
Kentucky Downs Exacta Picks & Plays | Turf Cup Stakes 2024 [Breeders’ Cup Turf] Dr. Miranda gives her exacta picks & plays from the… Read More
Rocket Picks 🚀: Del Mar, Kentucky Downs, & Gulfstream Park for September 7, 2024 Let’s kick off another big day of horse racing with… Read More