Gran Greyfrost Approaches $100,000

The wagering public hammered Gran Greyfrost down to 4/5 in the one-mile second race at Gulfstream Park yesterday, and the Handsome Mike colt bred by Joe and Helen Barbazon was more than up to the task. With talented apprentice Cristian Torres aboard, the 4-year-old colt cruised to the lead while three wide on the turn and was never threatened down the lane, scoring by 1 1/4 lengths.

Gran Greyfrost became winner No. 3 for Handsome Mike since Jan. 1, and earned $11,600 for the effort. He boosted his record to 3-1-3 in 15 starts, and his earnings jumped to $83,550.

Handsome Mike’s runners this month have finished in the top three in 13 of 26 starts.