Treasure Beach filly impressive on Gulfstream turf

A 5 1/2-month layoff didn’t affect Venezuelan Forever’s performance at Gulfstream Park yesterday, and the 3-year-old filly scored a convincing victory racing 1 1/16 miles on the grass. Tyler Gaffalione guided the daughter of Treasure Beach into a contending position in fourth place along the rail, but the filly had to steady briefly nearing the final turn when two rivals closed the hole in front of her. Gaffalione got her in gear again on the turn, Venezuelan Forever used a five-wide move to forge to the lead and she drew off easily to win by two widening lengths. The filly bred by Orlyana Farm earned $12,200 for her second victory.