Our Fantasy scores at Gulfstream, closes in on $200,000

The success of the Pleasant Acres Stallions breeding program took another big step forward yesterday when Our Fantasy captured a $54,000 allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park.

The 5-year-old daughter of Amira’s Prince, bred by Pleasant Acres’ owners Joe and Helen Barbazon, was a $50,000 OBS April 2-year-old in 2019, and she has more than justified her purchase price. The winner’s check of $32,400 raised Our Fantasy’s career total to $195,024.

Tyler Gaffalione broke Our Fantasy running, and he quickly settled her into third place in the three-path. After stalking the top pair down the backstretch, Gaffalione sent her up on the outside on the turn and Our Fantasy ran down 4/5 favorite Smarmy in mid-stretch, then continued on to score by nearly two lengths. She was clocked in 1:38.57 for the mile, paid $7.40, and raised her record to 6-5-3 in 23 starts.

The Barbazons have now earned seven breeders’ awards in the past 27 days, three at Gulfstream and four at Tampa Bay Downs.