Gulfstream Park
Today, June 22, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
EXCUSES will be hard to beat based on form ratings and will take plenty of beating. Catalina Cree won't lack for any assistance from the saddle and should chase the selection home.
Excuses
Catalina Cree
Kantharos Jr
R4 5f Mdn Claim
R4 5f Mdn Claim
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. My Right HandJ: Jose A. LeonT: Monica McGoeyF: 0-800- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- O
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictYet to win a race. Ran best race when beaten 18½ lengths in maiden claimer here. Has to leave a well below-par effort behind. Discounted in view of what he is up against.- 2. Catalina CreeJ: Cipriano GilT: Victor Barboza, Jr.
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- -
VerdictCatalina Cruiser colt out of Seeking Paradise. Half-brother to Masterwork. Can be a player on debut. 
3. McmullenJ: Yolber TorresT: Heather SmullenF: 8- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 7-13
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 55
VerdictSeen out just once so far when well held in maiden claimer at Tampa Bay Downs. Has changed trainer.
4. ProtestJ: Luca PaniciT: William E. MarchF: 495- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictPoor maiden. Down the field last time out at Tampa Bay Downs 7 weeks ago.- 5. Kantharos JrJ: Sunday DiazT: Eduardo M. VazquezF: 04
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 90
VerdictYet to hit the frame in either start. Showed more on latest outing. Up against some lower-quality opponents this time. - 6. ExcusesJ: Marcos MenesesT: Amador Merei SanchezF: 4403-6
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictBelow form last time out here 6 weeks ago. Very good prospects on figures. 
7. El KozanJ: Jesus M. RiosT: Angel QuirozF: 0-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 475
VerdictYet to show much in two starts. Has changed trainer.
8. Hooray For MeJ: Edgar PerezT: Joseph C. Catanese IIIF: 80- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- -
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
VerdictOut of the frame in both runs. Better effort on debut. Takes a steep drop in grade in this race.- Unnamed Favourite
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