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Headlines

After a 2-day opening weekend, this marks the first full week of action at Gulfstream Park West, Wednesday through Sunday through Nov. 28 … The meet’s big day is Nov. 14 was Sunshine Millions Preview boasting 9 stakes … The 20-cent Rainbow 6 has built a fledgling $20,977 carryover into Week 2 … Congrats are in order for 2020 Gulfstream Park Oaks heroine Swiss Skydiver following her historic victory in the Preakness … Gulfstream Park announced its stakes schedule for the 2020-’21 championship meet and marquee events include Jan. 23 Pegasus World Cup and March 27 Florida Derby.

Stronach 5

The Stronach 5 was not offered last week due to Oct. 2 cancellation of racing at Golden Gate Fields. The wager paid $5,248.90 2 weeks ago to 26 winning tickets with no winner over 6-1 odds. The Oct. 9 Stronach 5 will be comprised of the following races (beginning at 3:58 pm Eastern):

Leg A – Gulfstream Park West Race 8
Leg B – Laurel Park Race 7
Leg C – Laurel Park Race 8
Leg D – Santa Anita Race 4
Leg E – Golden Gate Race 3

Trends Last Week

--Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr., who has won the past 2 Gulfstream Park West autumn meets, got off an expected fast start opening weekend at 4: 2-1-1.
--Trainer Alfredo Velazquez had a win and a runner-up from just 2 starters in claiming dirt sprints.
--Jockey Edgard Zayas went 14: 4-3-2 to lead the riders, posting 29% wins and 50% in the exacta. Winners at $5, $9, $9 and $17 netted a $1.46 ROI for every $1 bet.
--Jockey Hector Berrios has carried over his impressive run with a 7: 3-1-0 start to the meet. He did it with $7, $12 and $42 winners as the circuit’s Captain Longshot the past several months.