Race Recaps Identifier Goes Bombs Away in Hal’s Hope March 28, 2020 Coglianese Photos/Derbe Glass Race Recaps Identifier Goes Bombs Away in Hal’s Hope March 28, 2020 By: Curtis "Magic" Kalleward twitteremail Share: share on facebook share on twitter share on linkedin email this article HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gelfenstein Farm’s Identifer rose to the occasion in a major way on Saturday, bombing the tote while making his graded stakes debut in the $100,000 Hal’s Hope Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. ( Content Continues Below Ad ) Ignored at 60/1 odds as he broke from post 4 under Marcos Meneses, Identifier settled in the middle of the field for the early running. Up front, Rare Form outkicked the 2/1 favorite Bodexpress for the lead heading into the clubhouse turn before posting opening fractions of :23.34, :47.24, and 1:11.04. Tipped to the outside as he advanced off of the far turn, Identifier commenced a wide rally the length of the stretch. Collaring Bodexpress and a sandwiched Just Whistle near the 1/16 pole, Identifier wore them down late before crossing a length clear at the wire. Trained by Oscar Gonzalez, Identifier completed the 1 1/8-mile event over the fast main track in a final time of 1:50.25. Credit: Coglianese Photos/Lauren King Just Whistle was a 1/2-length better than Bodexpress, while Eye of a Jedi – who at 128/1 was the only one bet less than the winner – overcame a terrible start to rally for fourth late. Prompt necked out You’re to Blame for fifth, while Sir Anthony settled for seventh. Harvey Wallbanger, American Tattoo, Realm, and a used-up Rare Form completed the order of finish. Identifier’s win was his second in as many starts since joining Gonzalez’s barn at the end of 2020 and improved his overall record to 11-4-4-0. The 4-year-old son of Creative Cause, purchased for $80,000 as a juvenile, has now earned $168,390. Identifier returned $123 to win, $42.80 to place, and $17.20 to show. Just Whistle brought back $20.60 to place and $11 to show, while Bodexpress paid $3.40 to show.
Kentucky Derby 2025 Horse Profiles – How Each Horse Can Win | Blinkers Off 715 The Racing Dudes take a look at the contenders of… Read More
Keeneland Preview & FREE Pick 5 Bets | The Magic Mike Show 587 The Magic Mike Show guys preview Keeneland on Saturday &… Read More
NHL and NBA Playoff PREVIEWS | Dudes Who Bet Sports 235 Aaron and Papa Dude give their picks for the upcoming… Read More
Way Too Early Kentucky Derby 2025 Picks and Rapid-Fire Selections | Blinkers Off 714 The Racing Dudes give their early 2025 Kentucky Derby picks… Read More
Keeneland Preview & FREE Pick 5 Bets | The Magic Mike Show 586 The Magic Mike Show guys preview Keeneland on Saturday &… Read More
Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks 2025 Betting Bible | Get Expert Picks NOW! Get the Racing Dudes’ 2025 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Betting… Read More
Kentucky Derby 2025 Contenders & Picks | How Your Horse Can Win As we approach the 2025 Kentucky Derby, deciding a pick… Read More
2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Sovereignty Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at 2025 Kentucky Derby… Read More
2025 Kentucky Derby Contenders: Tappan Street Aaron Halterman takes a closer look at 2025 Kentucky Derby… Read More