EL SCORCHO changed hands for $140,000 last year and Luis Saez takes over the reins on the Empire Maker filly, who has run green in both starts to date. It will be disappointing if she can’t go close in this with likely market rival Matcha having run poorly in her two starts this term. John Kimmel’s mare has only managed one place in six attempts with Josefa, who holds Lookn Fine as Wine on past form, proving more consistent. Bit Coin Queen, Silver Palms and Funny Feather should also contest minor honours.
Miriana's Queen (USA) 50-1 (8-7) 2wd turn, no threat, 6th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Bella Bionda (8-7) at Gulfstream 5f mdn gd in Apr.
Bit Coin Queen (USA) 28-1 (9-1) Lite bump st,4wd early, 6th of 12, shd behind Mixteca (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Silver Palms (USA) 16-1 (8-9) No factor, 8th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Snow And Lillylynn (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Matcha (USA) 17-5 (9-0) Tracked 3wd, tired 6f, 9th of 12, shd behind Mixteca (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Funny Feather (USA) 16-1 (9-1) Bit tight early,evenly, 5th of 12, shd behind Mixteca (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
El Scorcho (USA) 22-1 (8-10) Awkward start,4wd trns, 9th of 12, 9l behind Stormy Derby Day (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Josefa (USA) 35-1 (8-10) Prerssed pace, tired, 9th of 11, 11l behind Polished Copper (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Lookn Fine As Wine (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Always outrun, 10th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Etana (8-7) at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in May.
Signing Bonus (USA) 55-1 (8-7) Bumped st, 4-5wd turn, 6th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Etana (8-7) at Gulfstream 1m mdn fst in May.
Dona Camile (USA) 35-1 (8-10) Settled inside,no bid, 9th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Toffen (8-10) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Tiny Turbo (USA) 45-1 (9-1) Lite bump st,5wd early, 11th of 12, shd behind Mixteca (8-6) at Gulfstream 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Poseidons Heir (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Inside trip, no kick, 4th of 14, shd behind Magdalena (8-8) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m mdn fst in Apr.
Princess Pao (USA) 5-1 (8-8) Brk slowly,improvd btw, 3rd of 7, 15 1/4l behind First Course (8-8) at Tampa Bay Downs 1m mdn fst in Apr.
Gran Etiqueta (USA) 20-1 (8-7) Saved ground no avail, 4th of 7, 10 1/4l behind Gran Michelle (8-7) at Gulfstream 6f mdn fst in Apr.