Our Liam's Map filly, Here's The Kicker, closed out what has turned out to be a pretty unbelievable weekend. Five starts with 2 wins, 2 VERY close just-got-nipped-at-the-wire 2nds, and a 4th from Kicker at Gulfstream today.
Her finish was better than it sounds considering the ground she made up late in the stretch to be closing in fast on the 3rd place finisher after the announcer declared she "was done" -- and she did it in a 99 degree heat index coming off a 10 month layoff and first time on turf.
All-in-all, we think she's set up for a big move forward next out, but we'll see. She's trained by Saffie Joseph, Jr.
UPDATE: RACE RECAP
Here’s the Kicker ended up fourth in her comeback race yesterday afternoon at Gulfstream. She broke well and was in a good spot early on while on the outside, but struggled to quicken into the turn. She then found herself in a bit of an awkward position and it appeared as if her race may have been over at that point. But she ended up staying on decently and galloped out well.
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. said a race like that could make you consider stretching her out on the grass next time, but he feels getting her back on the dirt would be best and is keen to see her back on it.
“Her last couple of works were much better than she showed,” said Saffie.
It was great to hear Saffie’s positivity following the race and it was great to see our daughter of Liam’s Map back in the starting gate. She exited the race in good order but a Beyer Speed Figure has yet to be released.
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