Plunder at Gulfstream West

Joe and Helen Barbazon and the Treasure Beach syndicate collected another breeders’ award when Pirate’s Plunder made a successful career debut yesterday at Gulfstream West and paid a juicy $39. In a race that came off the grass and was contested at seven furlongs over the main track, the 3-year-old gelding was off third under Luis Castillo and made his move after the half. He took the lead heading into the stretch and scored by a head in a driving finish, becoming the 26th winner this year for Treasure Beach. The victory was worth $10,400 for owners Stanley Officina and Hemingway Racing.