GGF Recap- Sequentially Gets it Done- 2/2/2019

After coming off of 2-straight wide trips at this 20k claiming level, Sequentially was finally able to put it all together. He was put on the ‘Horses to Watch’ list after having a 5-wide trip throughout in his last start. Today’s trip was much different, as Pedro Flores decided to press the lead from the outside post. He out-dueled and kicked away from Hill Croome late in the stretch and held off the horses running from the back. The 5yo son of Forestry now has 2 wins and 2 seconds since transferring to the Steve Specht barn. The fractions for the race were slow early (22.52, 45;47), and it turned into a sprint for home– Sequentially was able to stop the clock in 1:09.74 for 6f.

The finale on the card was a 25k Maiden Claimer for 3yo fillies going 5 1/2f on the tapeta. Union Smartie was coming off a debut 2nd at the 8k level and her trainer Tim Bellasis showed confidence by jumping her up to a 25k tag. Today, she went to the front and never looked back. She clicked through fractions of 21.83 for the 1/4 and 45.67 for the 1/2, and still had enough in the lane to hold off a late-charging Check Out. This daughter of Unionize is progressing nicely, and it wouldn’t surprise me to see her protected in a Starter Allowance next out.

There was a scary moment in the 8th race today as Dreaming About You got bumped, and clipped heels turning for home. It resulted in Pedro Terrero getting dumped and stumbled on by the filly. Here is the latest update on Pedro after the incident. It looked like it could have been a lot worse, but our prayers go out to Pedro, and we are hoping for a safe and speedy recovery. Also, all reports are that Dreaming About You came out of the race ok.

Jockeys: Hugo Herrera had a nice day taking 2 races on the 10-race card.

1. Cedillo *36* 2. Hernandez *28* 3. martinez *17*

Trainers: Tim Bellasis had 2 wins on the program. He and Hugo Herrera teamed up for a double.

1. Wong *23* T-2. Wright, Hollendorfer *10*

Live racing resumes tomorrow with a 8-race card. Tomorrow’s card has a Super Bowl Special First Post of 11:15am.

Race 1:

1. Hennessy On Tap J:Herrera T:Meier $17.60 $7.00 $4.40
2. Brilliant Richie J:Cedillo T:Rivelli $3.60 $2.80
3. Bombay All Day J:Monroy T:Sherman  $3.80

Race 2:

1. My Last Shot J:Henry T:Greiner $8.20 $5.20 $2.60
2. Go Bobby Go J:Monroy T:Taylor $7.40 $4.00
3. Forever the Chief J:Couton T:DeLima  $2.60

Race 3:

1. Hi Skool Sweethart J:Gomez T:Taylor $5.20 $2.40 $2.10
2. City of Pearls J:Cedillo T:Hollendorfer $2.40 $2.10
3. Odessa J:Duran T:Monroe  $2.40

Race 4:

1. Mommy Rose J:Solis T:Miyadi $3.80 $2.60 $2.10
2. Blue Chip Betty J:Martinez T:Howey $3.40 $2.60
3. She’s in Luck J:Ceballos T:Winick  $2.80

Race 5:

1. Sophia Del Sol J:Monroy T:Sherman $4.80 $3.00 $2.20
2. Vonhra J:Amador T:Sywak $6.20 $3.60
3. Minister’smistress J:Solis T:Baker  $3.40

Race 6:

1. Passion for Papa J:Amador T:Trujillo $9.40 $3.60 $2.80
2. Her Again J:Hernandez T:Steiner $2.20 $2.10
3. Norwegian Spy J:Peterson T:McCanna  $3.60

Race 7:

1. Lady At the Barre J:Herrera T:Bellasis $21.20 $14.00 $9.20
2. Duzle Worpz J:Gonzalez T:Amescua $14.60 $7.40
3. Lil Indian Annie J:Terrero T:Jackson  $3.40

Race 8:

1. Cherlynn J:Duran T:Monroe $22.60 $11.80 $5.40
2. Champ for Justice J:Sanguinetti T:Taylor  $47.60 $11.00
3. Cash for Cass J:Hernandez T:Hollendorfer  $4.80

Race 9:

1. Sequentially J:Flores T:Specht $5.40 $3.40 $2.60
2. Cannonball Comin J:Hernandez T:Moger, Jr. $10.80 $6.40
3. Hill Croome J:Cedillo T:Wong  $2.80

Race 10:

1. Union Smartie J:Herrera T:Bellasis $11.60 $5.80 $4.00
2. Check Out J:Gonzalez T:Rondan $4.60 $3.20
3. Joyous J:Gomez T:Howey  $7.40