Gulfstream ParkFri, November 17, 2023

Straight time (9) strode forward early from his wide draw last start over 5½f at this track (synthetic) only to fade late and finish fifth.Will be handy in the run and should prove hard to run down.Scaramanga (7) hasn't featured at his last two runs, the latest when 8 lengths away in eighth at aqueduct (turf).Forgive the last couple in tougher assignments.Can bounce back.Copanello bay (2) finished third, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 5½f at this track (synthetic) after he did his best work late.Likely improver with strong prospects.Gary's flying lion (6) is a six-start maiden who almost broke the ice last time out when a close second over 5½f at this track (synthetic) after being in the firing line on the turn.Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish.