GGF Recap- Springtime Dance Waltzes Home to Break Maiden- 2/7/2019

Springtime Dance was finally able to put it all together in her 6th career start. The William Morey trained mare sat in a stalking position behind the loose leader, and exploded in the stretch to win Race 7 by an impressive 5 lengths. After running for 8k last time, she dropped down to the 5k maiden claiming level today– she was still able to stop the clock in a solid 58.54 for 5f. Juan Hernandez kept his hot hand going, as this race capped off a 3-win day on the 7-race card. This daughter of Spring At Last appeared to be coming into the race in good form, as she worked a 5f bullet in 1:00.3 on January 19th, it was the quickest of 40 works at the distance on the day. Not sure where we will see Springtime Dance next, but she seems to be a progressive type that is steadily improving.

Also, in today’s 2nd race, International Diva was able to make it 2-straight wins. Jonathan Wong has done a good job with her, as she had 2 wins and a 2nd in their 3 starts together. After her going-away win today, she was claimed for $3200 by trainer Felix Rondan.

Jockeys: Juan Hernandez had an impressive day, as he bagged 3 wins on the card. Leading jockey Abel Cedillo had a solid day with 2 wins.

1. Cedillo *39* 2. Hernandez *32* 3. Martinez *17*

Trainers: William Morey and D Wayne Baker were both able to win 2 on the day. Morey took the 5th with Spider Jorgensen and the 7th with Springtime Dance. Baker won race 4 with Fabriana and race 6 with Invertigo.

1. Wong *25* 2. Hollendorfer *11* 3. Wright *10*

Live racing continues tomorrow with an 8-race card. First post is at 12:45pm. The 5th race is Leg E of the Stronach 5 wager that has a guaranteed pool of $100k. Lastly, nominations for the El Camino Real Derby closed today.

Race 1:

1. Ironic Ron J:Herrera T:Meier $40.20 $11.60 $4.00
2. Wasco J:Monroy T:Sherman $2.40 $2.10
3. Kona Breeze J:Antongeorgi III T:Ordonez  $2.20

Race 2:

1. International Diva (IRE) J:Cedillo T:Wong $3.00 $2.20 $2.10
2. Royal Lookin J:Martinez T:Perez $3.20 $2.60
3. Red Glitter J:Donoe T:Puertas  $6.20

Race 3:

1. Secret Wind J:Amador T:Jackson $4.80 $2.80 $2.20
2. Noumea J:Flores T:Specht $3.00 $2.10
3. Early Morn J:Hernandez T:Offield  $2.40

Race 4:

1. Fabriana J:Hernandez T:Baker $10.20 $4.60 $2.20
2. Out Ofthe Ordinary J:Gomez T:Rondan $4.20 $2.10
3. Aries J:Antongeorgi III T:Ordonez  $2.10

Race 5:

1. Spider Jorgensen J:Hernandez T:Morey $9.00 $3.80 $3.00
2. Legendary Night J:Alvarado T:McCanna $2.40 $2.20
3. Smiling Matt J:Herrera T:Taylor  $6.00

Race 6:

1. Invertigo J:Cedillo T:Baker $7.00 $3.00 $2.40
2. Dynamite Ride J:Martinez T:Bautista $3.20 $2.60
3. Trust N Liberty J:Hernandez T:Steiner  $3.00

Race 7:

1. Springtime Dance J:Hernandez T:Morey $4.20 $2.80 $2.40
2. All Star Allie J:Ceballos T:Mathis $11.40 $7.00
3. American Sheriff J:Gomez T:Ledezma  $8.60