Powerful 2nd for Poseidon’s Warrior colt in Ocala Flame Stakes

Poseidon’s Warrior was represented by a sharp stakes-placed runner at Gulfstream Park yesterday when Powerful Valenzuela lived up to his name by employing a powerful stretch run to just miss in the $75,000 Ocala Flame Stakes. Ridden by Emisael Jaramillo, the 3-year-old colt sat third about four lengths behind the leaders for much of the 6 1/2-furlong test. The 17-1 shot exploded heading into the stretch, rapidly closing the margin held by 2/5 favorite King Humor, only to fall one-half length short at the wire.

It was just the third career start for Powerful Valenzuela, who collected a check of $14,850 for owner/breeder Orlyana Farm.

In Argentina, Treasure Beach picked up a 2-year-old winner when April Season broke his maiden at San Isidro, earning $5,053.