The program had an excellent result in the 6th today at Gulfstream, a $16K claiming race run a 1 1/16 mi. on the dirt four four-year-old fillies and mares. The first selection was #1 Goodbetterbest with a total win probability of 33.35% (2-1) equivalent versus odds of 8-1, making it a heavy overlay. The horse projected second in final speed with a 41.6% win estimate (along with low risk) and had a win percentage of 18.2% (about 4-1 equivalent). Additionally, Goodbetterbest had a 60.8% COMP value (4-5 equivalent), signaling significant strength in the horse’s components in the aggregate compared to those of the other horses. In the race, Goodbetterbest led for most of the way and went on to win easily by three lengths. The race illustrates how patience pays off in waiting for the right setups in races with the odds in one’s favor.
In the 7th race, a $16K claiming race at 1m70 on the dirt for four-year-olds and up, the program had the winner with its first selection, #7 Frank’s Art, at 7-2. The horse had a total win probability of 36.84% (9-5 equivalent) along with having the highest final speed estimate of 43.3% (6-5 equivalent) and highest win percentage at 37.5%. The horse’s COMP value was also strong at 55.9%. Frank’s Art went wire to wire in the win, holding off a late challenge by #4 Gilded Age at 5-1.
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