Treasure Beach filly third in Melody of Colors Stakes

In just her second career start, Treasure for Gold became stakes-placed at Gulfstream Park, finishing third in the $75,000 Melody of Colors Stakes. The 3-year-old daughter of Treasure Beach had been successful in her initial try for trainer Todd Pletcher in a $60,000 maiden special back on July 2, and had not started since.

With Tyler Gaffalione riding, Treasure for Gold was off second in the five-furlong turf race and stalked a suicidal  pace – :21.49 for the quarter and :43.66 for the half. The pace took its toll on the filly, and she wound up earning $7,350 for third, which boosted her earnings for the two races to $47,350 for owner breeder Robyn Thompson.