Treasure Beach filly gets dream trip on Gulfstream grass

After finishing second twice in a row in the fall, Beach Dreaming was given a five-month vacation, making her return yesterday in a one-mile maiden race over the Gulfstream Park turf course.

The 4-year-old Kentucky-bred daughter of Treasure Beach broke on top with Jose Batista, then gave up the lead to a 60-1 shot on the first turn. She tracked the pacesetter down the backstretch, moved up on even terms on the turn, took over the lead at the top of the stretch and was immediately challenged by 4/5 Super Mama. The two raced nose-to-nose down the stretch, and the game Beach Dreaming held off the 4/5 shot by a head.

Beach Dreaming earned a check of $13,200 for owner/breeder Tom Cross and became the sixth winner of 2019 for Treasure Beach.