At Oaklawn Park this Friday, two Florida-bred horses are gearing up to make their mark. Global Legend, a newly gelded dark bay son of Global Campaign, is stepping up to a mile test for juveniles. Meanwhile, four-year-old Classic Car Wash is returning in a competitive sprint. Let's take a closer look at these two promising contenders.

Florida-Breds Dominate Oaklawn Park Races

Global Legend: A Rising Star in the Mile Test

Global Legend, a $80,000 OBS Winter Mixed Sale purchase who RNA’d for $50,000 at OBS March, enters race seven, a $130,000 allowance optional claiming. He broke his maiden by a widening three lengths at Gulfstream Park in June and has since competed in the Grade 2 Saratoga Special and the listed Sapling Stakes at Monmouth Park, finishing second on both occasions. Nik Juarez will be riding for trainer Mark Casse at morning line odds of 20-1. This is a significant step up in distance for the young horse, and he'll be looking to prove himself on the one-mile track.After his recent races, Global Legend is ready to take on the challenge and show what he's made of. His breeding and past performances give him a good chance of success, and with Nik Juarez in the saddle, he'll be a force to be reckoned with.

Classic Car Wash: A Sprinting Force to Be Reckoned With

Classic Car Wash, a four-year-old chestnut gelding by Noble Bird, is set to take on seven rivals in race nine, a $131,000 allowance optional claiming sprint. Bred by Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis and campaigning for Gary Barber and trainer Mark Casse, he's earned over $230,000 with notable performances including a third in the Grade 3 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. Ramon Vazquez will be riding the 4-1 shot.This horse has shown great speed and determination in his previous races, and he'll be looking to continue that form in the sprint. With a competitive field ahead of him, Classic Car Wash will need to bring his A-game to come out on top. His breeding and past performances make him a strong contender, and he'll be a horse to watch in the upcoming race.