Gone Astray storms past the $1 million mark at Gulfstream

As expected, Gone Astray passed the $1 million mark in 2022 progeny earnings yesterday, keyed by Stormy Pattern’s convincing score at Gulfstream Park.

Red-hot Miguel Vasquez was aboard the 3-year-old colt bred by Ruben Valdes in the $$38,000 starter optional claimer at one mile. Vasquez rushed Stormy Pattern out of the gate from the No. 6 post and found himself three wide down the backstretch as they sped past the first quarter. Stormy Pattern picked it up on the turn, still very wide, took the lead into the stretch, and drew off to win by 2 1/2 lengths, paying $16.80.

The $13,000 OBS June 2-year-old raced the mile in 1:35.81 and received an “E’ speed figure of 93, best of eight races in which he has posted a record of 3-3-0. His earnings reached $113,510 while Gone Astray stands at $1,022,570, good for fifth place on Florida’s leading sire list.