Sovereignty catches River Thames at wire to spring surprise Fountain of Youth victory
Sovereignty ran down River Thames in the closing strides Saturday at Gulfstream Park to register a neck victory in the Grade 2, $400,000 Fountain of Youth.
Fountain of Youth: Burnham Square likely favorite over Pletcher pair
Todd Pletcher sent out four winners on Fountain of Youth Day last year only to have that success tempered when his two entrants were scratched from the headliner the day of the race. Pletcher is positioned to have another big day Saturday with one or more horses entered in nine of the 14 races, including River Thames and Gate to Wire in the Fountain of Youth.
Gulfstream changes two run-up distances, including that of the Fountain of Youth
Gulfstream Park management has announced that effective immediately there will be an additional run up of 85 feet added to the start of all 1 1/16-mile races and 53 feet for all future races run at 1 1/8 miles over the main track.