Wednesday's Best Bet: Finding Fame seeks more success at Gulfstream

Wednesday’s 9th race from Gulfstream Park is an optional claiming event for fillies and mares traveling seven furlongs on the main track (Post Time 5:17 p.m. ET).

#8 FINDING FAME (7-2) won her first two career starts at Gulfstream last year and rallied for the place as the favorite when last seen at Belmont Park more than seven months ago. She figures to stalk the pace from the outside post. 

#2 Velvet Crush (4-1) moves to the Chad Brown barn and her biggest career effort was a romping front running maiden win at this course and distance December 2019. She owns running style versatility and her new trainer is strong with layoff runners. 

#4 Hopeful Growth (2-1) turns back after finishing 3rd in the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) at Pimlico last fall. She cruised in the Monmouth Oaks (G3) last summer and ran well in all three starts around one turn. The tactical filly sports the best overall speed ratings. 

Wagers:

#8 to win

Exacta 2-8/2-4-8

Recent Best Bet Winners

Jan. 9 - SANENUS ($17.00)
Jan 19 - SOUTHERN BEAUTY ($5.60), Exacta ($15.60), Trifecta ($76.60)
Jan. 22 - FOUND MY BALL ($9.40), Exacta ($18.60), Trifecta ($45.60)
Jan. 27 - IRISH HONOR ($8.80), Exacta ($25.00)
Jan. 30 - WHITE FROST ($11.00)
Jan. 31 - PALAZZI ($7.00), Exacta ($21.40)
Feb. 2 - PADDOCK PICK ($4.80), Trifecta ($149.40)

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