Couple of Nikki’s gives Treasure Beach another maiden-breaker

Couple of Nikki’s set herself up for yesterday’s one-mile turf race at Gulfstream Park by finishing second in her previous two starts and the public responded by sending her off as the 8/5 favorite.

With Emisael Jaramillo aboard, the 3-year-old filly broke her maiden in her 11th try, becoming Treasure Beach’s 25th winner this year and solidifying his hold on eighth place on the Florida general sire list.

Couple of Nikki’s was off third and sat in a stalking position outside the two pacesetters down the backstretch. When Jaramillo sent her after the lead three wide, the filly took over after three-quarters and continued on for a two-length victory, worth $11,600 and a breeder’s award for owner Patricia Generazio, a long-time Pleasant Acres client.