Beach Waltz “in a romp” at Gulfstream Park

Pete Aiello summed it up in five simple words: “Beach Waltz in a romp.” The 4-year-old filly owned and bred by Ken and Sarah Ramsey scored her third victory and became winner No.12 for Treasure Beach this year in a $51,000 allowance optional claimer at Gulfstream Park.

With Hall of Famer John Velazquez aboard, the daughter of Treasure Beach stalked the early leaders in third place, moved three wide on the turn and turned the race into a walkover, drawing off by 13 1/4 lengths that would have been 20 if they had gone further than one mile. Beach Waltz earned $26,400 for the victory and increased her career total to $133,529.

Levy Land also scored an easy victory at Gulfstream, going wire-to-wire for owner/breeder Midwest Thoroughbreds and collecting a check for $11,000. The 3-year-old filly by Handsome Mike raced 7 furlongs in 1:25.05 under red-hot Luis Saez and was 3 1/2 lengths in front at the wire while posting her second victory in six starts.