Golden Gate Fields Racing Analysis — Friday, May 22, 2020, by Rob Tuck

Race 1 – 1 Mile MC 12,500

#5 Collusion Delusion (3/1) was a beaten favorite last out, dropping in class again today should help with Catalino Martinez aboard. 

#4 Matson (2/1) ran a good 2nd at this level three starts back. Expect to be around late. 

#2 Runaway Indy (6/1) finished 2nd last out racing at Los Al. With the lack of speed in the race could try to sneak away up front. 

5-4-2

Race 2 – 1 1/16 Miles CLM 20,000

#1 Gratzie (5/2) comes in with back to back 2nd place finishes with Billy Antongeorgi III. Has 2 wins from 5 starts at the distance, should be rolling late

#4 Hal’s Buddy (9/2) drops in class for trainer Bill McLean. Has good speed and could try to get away from them early. 

#5 Renny’s Lady (even) makes a big class drop after finishing 3rd last out at 40k clm. 

1-4-5

Race 3 – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) Starter ALW 

#4 Kitten’s Royal (5/2) has rallied to win 3 straight for trainer Jonathon Wong. Silvio Amador stays aboard. 

#6 Fabriana (9/5) won on the Golden Gate turf back in November. Tamayo and Hernandez have been hot this week, expect this one to be tough. 

#5 Colour Me Happy (2/1) has good early speed and could be alone on the lead. Was a beaten favorite behind Kitten’s Royal last out following back to back wins. 

4-6-5

Race 4 – 6F MC 8,000

#3 Sothalis (2/1) makes a significant drop in class from MSW after setting the pace and fading to 5th last out at Santa Anita. Expect to show speed on the cut back.

#2 She’s So Pretty (9/5) has been a beaten favorite the last two starts. Cutting back to 6F after sitting just off the pace going a mile last out. Should be close up.

#1 Cultured Pearl (3/1) is a first time starter for trainer Michael Lenzini. Working well up to the debut.

3-2-1

Race 5 – 5F (Turf) CLM 20,000

#2 Cozze Kid (7/2) cuts back after running a mile last out, has good early speed. Expect Alejandro Gomez to send from the inside. 

#3 Point Hope (7/5) ships in from Southern California. Has just 1 win from 13 starts on the grass. Should be on the scene late.

#4 Papaya (9/2) has a win over the Golden Gate turf course. Finished 2nd in five straight races before a 4th place effort last out. 

2-3-4

Race 6 – 6F CLM 12,500

#5 Dancin in Paradise (5/2) ships in from Oaklawn Park and drops in class for trainer Doug O’Neill. Showed speed and held on for 3rd last out. 

#3 Carrie’s Success (9/5) finished 2nd as a beaten favorite at this level last out. Should have a good pace to run after.

#1 The Pet (4/1) has back to back wins coming in for trainer Isidro Tamayo. Has good early speed and should be sent early from the rail position. 

5-3-1

Race 7 – 1 1/16 Miles (Turf) CLM 6,250

#7 Missionelle (8/1) jumps up in class after being in the money 6 straight starts including 4 wins. Expect to be competitive with this field

#6 Bornonvalentineday (8/5) drops in class for trainer Andy Mathis. Set the pace and finished 4th last out. Could try to get away up front once again. 

#4 Streetlighromance (3/1) drops in class for Frank Lucarelli and should like the return to turf today. 

7-6-4

Race 8 – 1 Mile CLM 4,000

#1 Mercy rule (9/5) was a beaten favorite last out sprinting but stretches back out to a mile today. Won impressively at this level and distance two starts back.

#5 Kona Coast (7/2) is a need the lead type. Led most of the way last out but was caught late for a solid 2nd place finish. Do not expect an easy lead as #2 For Him and #6 Turnaround both also have early speed.

#2 For Him (4/1) was a beaten favorite last out finishing 3rd behind Kona Coast. Good early speed but could be in a pace battle up front again today. 

1-5-2

Race 9 – 5F (Turf) MSW 30,000

#9 Gold Arrow (3/1) drops in class and ships in from Southern California. Should sit a good trip from the outside under Juan Hernandez and benefit from a fast pace.

#7 Sweet and Softly (4/1) has been a beaten favorite and set the pace in both career starts. Finished 4th last out at 6F so the cut back to 5F should help here. 

#5 May Song (8/1) has some early speed and also cutting back in distance. Could end up in a speed duel with Sweet and Softly. 

9-7-5

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