Gulfstream Park
Nearly wins Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park
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Nearly secured a convincing victory in the Grade 3 Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park, earning 20 points toward the Kentucky Derby. The 3-year-old colt, trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by John Velazquez, dominated the field by 5 3/4 lengths. The win highlights Nearly's potential on the Derby trail following a strong stretch-out to two turns.
The 2026 Holy Bull Stakes, a key Kentucky Derby prep race, takes place on January 31 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida. This Grade 3 event over 1 1/16 miles offers 20 qualifying points to the winner among a field of seven three-year-olds. Top contenders include favorite Nearly at 9-5 odds and graded winner Incredibolt at 3-1.
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Grand Job secured the highest speed figure among last week's stakes winners with a victory in the Grade 2 Inside Information Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The 5-year-old mare, trained by Bill Mott, posted a 136 Horse Racing Nation speed figure in the seven-furlong sprint. Ridden by Junior Alvarado, she won by 2 3/4 lengths, marking her first stakes triumph.