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Fountain of Youth Stakes: Picks, Odds, Analysis, Free PPs

The 2024 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park is one of four pivotal races to be run this weekend on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Let’s take a look at the contenders and their morning line odds:

  1. Speak Easy (Irad Ortiz Jr., Todd Pletcher) – 9/2
  2. Le Dom Bro (Edwin Gonzalez, Eniel Cordero) – 30/1
  3. Victory Avenue (John Velasquez, Gustavo Delgado) – 4/1 SCRATCHED
  4. Real Macho (Tyler Gaffalione, Ron Crichton) – 8/1
  5. Dornoch (Luis Saez, Danny Gargan) – 2/1
  6. Merit (Edgar Zayas, Saffie Joseph Jr.) – 15/1
  7. Frankie’s Empire (Miguel Vasquez, Michael Yates) – 20/1
  8. Locked (Jose Ortiz, Todd Pletcher) – 5/2 SCRATCHED
  9. Dancing Groom (Javier Castellano, Antonio Sano) – 30/1

Wiz Capper’s expert picks for the 2024 Fountain of Youth Stakes are as follows:

  1. Winner: Speak Easy
  2. Second Place: Dornoch
  3. Third Place: Real Macho
  4. Fourth Place: Merit

Free PPs for the Fountain of Youth Stakes

If you’re looking for free past performances (PPs) for the 2024 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park, The Free PPs provides links to online resources for horses entered by Trainers, by Sires and at various Tracks.

Historical Winners of the Fountain of Youth Stakes

The Fountain of Youth Stakes has a rich history of classic level contenders. Here are some notable winners:

  1. Tim Tam: The 1958 Fountain of Youth winner went on to become a “Dual Classic Winner,” winning both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes.
  2. Kauai King: The 1966 winner also achieved Dual Classic glory by winning the Derby and the Preakness.
  3. Spectacular Bid: The 1979 champion followed suit, winning the Derby and the Preakness.
  4. Thunder Gulch: The 1995 victor secured the Derby and the Belmont Stakes.
  5. Proud Truth: The 1985 winner not only conquered the Fountain of Youth but also clinched that year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic.
  6. Scat Daddy: Another notable winner, Scat Daddy, made his mark in the 2007 Fountain of Youth.
  7. Quality Road: The 2009 winner went on to have a successful racing career.
  8. Union Rags: The 2012 champion added his name to the list of illustrious winners.
  9. Orb: The 2013 victor continued his winning ways, capturing the Kentucky Derby later that year.
  10. Code of Honor: The 2019 winner showcased his talent in the Fountain of Youth.

Notable Jockeys who have won the Fountain of Youth Stakes

The Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park has seen some remarkable jockeys guide their mounts to victory. Notable jockeys include:

  1. John Velazquez: Velazquez holds the record for the most Fountain of Youth Stakes wins, having ridden the winner five times (in 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2019).
  2. Edgar Prado: Prado, a skilled rider, secured victory in the Fountain of Youth Stakes on multiple occasions.
  3. Jerry Bailey: Bailey, a Hall of Fame jockey, also graced the winner’s circle in this race.
  4. Pat Day: Known for his tactical riding, Day achieved success in the Fountain of Youth.
  5. Angel Cordero Jr.: Cordero’s name is etched in racing history, and he too claimed victory in this stakes race.