Pack Plays, the four-year-old dark bay/brown colt trained by Ricardo Mathie, will be aiming for a strong comeback in today’s $1.4-million Gregory Park Trophy at Caymanas Park. The event, which is the highlight of a nine-race card, offers him a chance to atone for his fourth-place finish in the Chairman’s Trophy back on February 17, where he was soundly beaten by Barnaby.
This afternoon’s race, set to run over a distance of five furlongs (1,000m) round, could prove to be the perfect opportunity for Pack Plays to shine. The shorter distance aligns well with his natural speed, giving him a distinct advantage as he tackles the Open Allowance competition for three-year-olds and older.
Pack Plays’ impressive pedigree, stemming from Stay Thirsty and Standard Deal, positions him as a potential force in the race. His recent workouts have shown that he is in excellent form. On March 16, he completed a four-furlong gallop in 48.1 seconds, and just six days later, he further demonstrated his prowess by galloping five furlongs in 1:00.2. These performances highlight his strength, speed, and preparation for what promises to be a thrilling race.
The Gregory Park Trophy will be the third race of the day, with a post time of 1:35 pm. The first race starts at 12:15 pm, setting the stage for an exciting afternoon of racing.
Pack Plays will face competition from Wall Street Trader, who has shown strong form with a 4½-length victory on March 5, and other contenders including Digital One, California Crown, and Benson. With his impressive preparation and the favorable conditions, Pack Plays is ready to make his mark and claim victory in the Gregory Park Trophy.
