Atthecrossroads set for stakes debut in Sunday’s Cash Run
At 0h03, on January 1, 2023 • By GULFSTREAM
Although winless in her first two career starts at Gulfstream Park, Atthecrossroads caught the eye of trainer Carlos David, who is always on the lookout for a good bargain.
The about-to-be 3-year-old daughter of Practical Joke had finished second and third for Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse in maiden special weight company during the summer before turning in another runner-up finish while running for a $50,000 claiming tag Sept. 9.
The Florida-bred filly, who was purchased for $230,000 at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton July sale, was claimed and brought to David’s stable at Palm Meadows, Gulfstream’s satellite training facility in Palm Beach County.
“Mark Casse is a great trainer. We all try to put them in spots where they can win. During the summer there aren’t that many people that can claim for $50,000, especially for a Florida-bred,” David said. “It just kind of made sense. We’re all looking for a good 2-year-old.”
After making three promising starts for David, who claimed Atthecrossroads for William Belford’s Bell Racing LLC, Atthecrossroads is scheduled to make her stakes debut in Sunday’s $100,000 Cash Run, the first stop on the Road to the Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2) for 3-year-old fillies.
The Cash Run will be featured on the New Year’s program with the $150,000 Mucho Macho Man, a mile stakes for sophomores on the Road to the April 1 Curlin Florida Derby (G1), and the $100,000 Limehouse, a six-furlong sprint for 3-year-olds.
