Gulfstream

17:50

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 4f 110y

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: DRAMA looks the one to back. She filled the runners-up spot on her debut at Gulfstream Park last month and the benefit of experience may give her an edge over some of these.

Instapurchase

Jockey: Jose Lopez Trainer: Jeffrey Crooks Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 8

Comment: Held eighth of ten but was making her first appearance last month over C&D; related to Stakes winner Lugan Knight; could improve but still hard to see her winning here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	8 / 10	149/2	-

Deborahaprophetess

Jockey: Jose Vargas Trainer: Mario Lopez Age/Wt: 2/7-10 F: 9

Comment: Completely tailed off on her debut two weeks ago over C&D; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	9 / 10	199/2	-

Ruth The Moabitess

Jockey: Ferley Infante Trainer: Mario Lopez Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 0

Comment: Behind five of these rivals (66-1) last month over C&D; hard to see her getting off the mark second time up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	10 / 10	143/2	-

Drama

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 2

Comment: Had several of these rivals behind her last month over C&D; has a nice pedigree (by Brethren); form of the yard is a plus; a major contender as she should benefit from that experience and her pedigree offers room to progress.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 10	19/5	-

Ripple

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh Trainer: Juan Alvarado Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Trackwork in the book allays fitness concerns; nicely bred (by Curlin's Honor); has a chance.

Dare Greatly

Jockey: Leonel Reyes Trainer: Mary Lightner Age/Wt: 2/8-6

Comment: Plenty of trackwork in the book; related to 5f winner Whata Moon; early foal; hard to ignore.

Willow Case

Jockey: Edgar Perez Trainer: Ramon Minguet Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 4

Comment: Beaten 16l when fourth on her debut in first-time blinkers last month over C&D; if finding progression from her initial experience, cannot be ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	4 / 10	152/5	-

A Rose For Skyler

Jockey: Skyler Spanabel Trainer: Kelly Spanabel Age/Wt: 2/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Finished seventh of ten on her debut (C&D) at 20-1 last month; could improve from her debut but will need to.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	7 / 10	104/5	-

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Gulfstream

18:22

Runners: 11 Distance: 1m 0f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TOKU is strongly fancied to come out on top. She had the reopposing Mi Mitole Girl behind last time and her tenacious attitude is another positive.

Mitoleta

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: Jose Garoffalo Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 04-

Comment: Related to Stakes winner A Little Frisky; couldn't land a blow when fourth of six over 6f at Laurel Park (maiden claimer) six months ago; returns from a layoff; substantially lower claiming tag a cause for concern so easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/11/24	Laurel Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
27/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	37/1	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 9	135/2	-

Perchance To Dream

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh Trainer: J Sweezey Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7

Comment: Held on her debut (wearing blinkers, 5f, here) at 13-1 35 days ago; related to Grade 3 winner Phat Man; now a lower claiming tag ($12.5k from $35k) so down in class; has possibilities.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 8	67/5	-

Trumpetta

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez Trainer: Steve Klesaris Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-54232

Comment: Improved form the last twice and admirably consistent; finished in front of two of these in a maiden claimer upped to this distance when beaten a head 20 days ago; if she can build on her latest effort then should not be far away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	21/5	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/10	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	41/5	-
20/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	67/10	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	29/2	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	16/5	-

It's Just A Game

Jockey: Joseph Trejos Trainer: Eniel Cordero Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-474

Comment: Respectable fourth 50 days ago in a maiden claimer; now a lower claiming tag ($12.5k from $25k) so down in class; recent effort was creditable so can make a bold bid.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	38/5	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	49/10	-
03/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	24/5	-
06/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	49/10	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 10	2839/100	-

Itsachardonneigh

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Kelly Breen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Seemed to find life tough on her debut five weeks ago over 5½f here; couldn't rule out improvement although wouldn't get too carried away.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	6 / 7	83/10	-

Tapit's Shady Lady

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 7840-

Comment: Yet to get off the mark in four attempts (fourth her best finish); finished tailed off in November in a maiden claimer; down in class now, dropping from a $16k tag; the trainer continues to be among winners recently; has to be taken seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	37/2	-
11/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	21/5	-
21/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	67/10	-
23/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	17/2	-

Mi Mitole Girl

Jockey: Edgar Perez Trainer: Barry Croft Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 57

Comment: Behind Toku in a maiden claimer when beaten 6l last month; claiming value now drops to $12.5k; hard enough to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 9	673/10	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	5 / 9	176/5	-

Done Dirt Cheap

Jockey: Jose Morelos Trainer: Jena Antonucci Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 07

Comment: Beaten 11l into seventh in a maiden claimer when behind two of these last month; she can be taken on.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	7 / 10	549/10	-
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	10 / 10	70/1	-

Toku

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 24

Comment: This daughter of Bolt d'Oro looks the part on breeding; solid run when fourth finished just ahead of Mi Mitole Girl last month in a maiden claimer; calmer waters here (in for $12.5k, $17.5k tag last time); she's a serious player as appeals from a breeding angle and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	4 / 9	23/5	-
21/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F		-	2 / 9	61/10	-

Mama Maritza N

Jockey: Yolber Torres Trainer: Henry Collazo Age/Wt: 3/7-10 F: 878-00

Comment: Finished last of ten in February in a maiden claimer; attempting to open her account at the seventh time of asking; new headgear needs to have a positive effect and not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	769/10	-
22/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	11 / 12	763/10	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	217/5	-
17/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	69/2	-
05/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	8/1	-
23/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	72/5	-

Gray Lark

Jockey: Cipriano Gil Trainer: Jeff Engler Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3-65864

Comment: Split Trumpetta and Done Dirt Cheap when fourth last month in a maiden claimer; seven-race maiden but has managed to finish third; easy to oppose.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	75/2	-
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	114/5	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	16/1	-
20/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	16/5	-
24/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 11	2/1	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	27/10	-

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Gulfstream

18:54

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: OTTO is a strong pick. He will go well if repeating the sort of form he showed in his latest exploits and has been a winner over this C&D, while Blue Spearman looks the biggest threat.

Blue Spearman

Jockey: Jose Morelos Trainer: Jose Garoffalo Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 446-22

Comment: A respectable runner-up of eight here over 5f (claimer) in February; producing consistent form; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then prospects.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	27/10	-
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/1	-
26/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	67/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	26/5	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	73/10	-
13/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	17/5	-

Papa Katz

Jockey: Jose Lopez Trainer: Monica McGoey Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: -970

Comment: Problems at the start (off slowly) when tenth of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs (behind Federal Exchange) four weeks ago in a claimer; not a betting proposition as no longer in his pomp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	10 / 12	349/5	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	607/20	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	401/10	-
20/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	63/5	-
26/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	261/10	-
08/10/23	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	77/5	-

Otto

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Carlos Narvaez Age/Wt: 5/8-10 F: 3-121

Comment: Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here last month; lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); has won two of his four career runs; has to be feared.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	1/1	-
21/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	24/5	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	7/10	-
02/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	9/5	-

Lace Up

Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 4/8-0 F: 5-4673

Comment: Creditable effort (went off 11-1) to finish third over 1m here (claimer) with Ekati King just behind last month; trainer going well a plus; can be on the premises as won't mind the drop in trip and lots of promise in his latest performance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	54/5	-
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	212/5	-
09/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	39/10	-
15/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	23/10	-
21/12/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	5/2	-
22/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	19/10	-

Ekati King

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Victor Barboza Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 31255

Comment: Held in fifth last month behind Lace Up, in a claimer; he can be competitive at this level; in the mix if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and should benefit from return to this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	21/5	-
26/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	3/5	-
13/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	6/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	6/5	-
09/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	31/5	-
25/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	17/10	-

Federal Exchange

Jockey: Cipriano Gil Trainer: Monica McGoey Age/Wt: 6/8-10 F: 255876

Comment: May have reached limits of his ability and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win in 2023); didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Tampa Bay Downs (beaten 8l) last Wednesday in a claimer; found this claiming level has been beyond him recently so looks opposable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	6 / 12	1127/10	-
05/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	583/10	-
21/03/25	Turfway Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	821/50	-
08/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	262/5	-
23/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	5 / 12	39/1	-
31/01/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	26/1	-

Fattoush

Jockey: Leonel Reyes Trainer: Nader Moubarak Age/Wt: 4/8-10 F: 7-351

Comment: Won by 3½l in a maiden claimer when dropped down to this distance six weeks ago; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; claiming value now drops to $8k; one to take seriously.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-
14/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	9/2	-
22/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	1/1	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 8	237/10	-
03/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	47/5	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 12	103/5	-

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Gulfstream

19:26

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: PAEZ gets the vote. He has been admirably consistent of late.

Georgeisimportant

Jockey: Edgar Perez Trainer: Daniel Hurtak Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-8327

Comment: Beaten 12l into seventh in a maiden claimer 19 days ago; has not been firing consistently and winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; is passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 10	56/5	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/1	-
20/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	247/10	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 10	61/2	-
29/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	161/5	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	8 / 8	41/1	-

Paez

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Trainer: Gustavo Amaya Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 4433-3

Comment: 12th attempt to break his duck but producing consistent form; solid third (Tampa Bay Downs) last month in a maiden claimer; higher claiming tag here so class rise to contend with; every chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 11	7/2	-
27/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	12/5	-
28/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-
20/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	7/1	-
03/04/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	14/5	-
20/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 7	54/5	-

Lao Way

Jockey: Elijah Greenidge Trainer: Joseph Catanese Age/Wt: 4/8-6 F: -9499

Comment: Still looking to open his account after five runs; behind Show Boat in a maiden claimer when beaten a long way on debut for this trainer last month; can only watch.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	37/1	-
09/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 12	533/10	-
21/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	521/10	-
17/01/25	Aqueduct / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	101/4	-
02/11/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 6	38/1	-

Max N Fifo

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: Jose Garoffalo Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 66724

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; finished just behind Prince David when fourth last month in a maiden claimer; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and looks like a player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	32/5	-
30/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	153/10	-
12/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	208/5	-
23/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	403/10	-
15/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	102/5	-
22/11/24	Aqueduct / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	5/1	-

Show Boat

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez Trainer: Ruben Sierra Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 59-345

Comment: Some promise; closest he has come to winning after seven starts was a third; beaten 12l into fifth in a maiden claimer two weeks ago upped to 1m½f; competes from same tag here ($12.5k).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	6/1	-
19/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	5/2	-
19/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	79/10	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	9 / 10	247/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	7/1	-
20/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 8	83/2	-

Prince David

Jockey: Jose Morelos Trainer: Frederick Labo Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: -52543

Comment: Shown recent signs of improvement; creditable effort when 16-1 third here over 5f (maiden claimer), finished ahead of Max N Fifo last month; rates a likely contender as recent display was promising.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 9	157/10	-
30/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	38/5	-
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 9	97/5	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	47/5	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	251/10	-
17/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 11	39/2	-

Herecomesdapeach

Jockey: Leonel Reyes Trainer: Heather Smullen Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 87-64

Comment: Not had much racing - fifth outing here; couldn't land a blow when fourth of eight in a maiden claimer dropped down to 5f three weeks ago; claiming value now drops from $17.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	201/10	-
15/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	92/5	-
27/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	7 / 8	11/1	-
14/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 8	122/5	-

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Gulfstream

19:58

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 0f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: TO MONARCH is a confident pick. He is taken to confirm the placings with Nostalgia's Smile and has proved he can get his head in front.

Fregon

Jockey: Cipriano Gil Trainer: A Sanchez Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 18-324

Comment: He can be competitive at this level; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 4½l) 49 days ago in a claimer; claiming value now drops to $17.5k; more than capable if on song so has a competitive shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	39/10	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	18/5	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	22/5	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	323/10	-
20/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 5	23/10	-
10/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 11	63/5	-

Bandoola

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh Trainer: Lisa Lewis Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 6-542

Comment: Turned in a solid effort in defeat three weeks ago, when runner-up in a claimer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	59/5	-
06/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	51/10	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 10	193/10	-
22/07/24	Presque Isle Downs / Allowance / F	-	6 / 8	46/5	-
25/06/24	Parx / Allowance / F	-	6 / 10	184/5	-
27/05/24	Pimlico / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	42/5	-

For The Chief

Jockey: Leonel Reyes Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 146-45

Comment: Missed the frame (beaten just over 5l into fifth) two months ago in a claimer; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden special weight at Gulfstream Park in September; could be telling that he is in for a lower tag so others more appealing.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	261/10	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 10	7/1	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	20/1	-
27/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	323/10	-
08/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	51/10	-
30/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	12/5	-

Nostalgia's Smile

Jockey: Joe Bravo Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 145-55

Comment: Finished fifth, beaten 11l, over 5½f here (optional claimer, behind To Monarch) 27 days ago; moves down to an easier grade (in for $17.5k); trainer going well a plus; can give it a good shot if duplicating the form of his most recent win and he didn't get much luck in running when last seen.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	187/10	-
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 5	13/2	-
28/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 8	72/5	-
24/08/24	Delaware Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	179/10	-
04/08/24	Monmouth Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	8/5	-

To Monarch

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: David Fawkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 07-514

Comment: Beaten 6l 27 days ago on first run for his current trainer with Nostalgia's Smile just behind in an optional claimer; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; can make his presence felt if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success and he won a maiden claimer two runs back.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	17/10	-
22/02/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	53/25	-
17/01/25	Turfway Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 11	439/100	-
30/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	909/100	-
01/11/24	Churchill Downs / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	10 / 11	18/5	-
06/10/24	Keeneland / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 10	559/50	-

Dixie Preach

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: Kathryn Davey Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 1-2523

Comment: Often been there or thereabouts lately; not beaten far when third in a claimer 40 days ago; claiming tag now upped to $17.5k.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
22/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
21/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	51/10	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	5/2	-
12/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	19/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	12/5	-
17/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 11	3/2	-

Wannabeeloved

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Peter Walder Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-3214

Comment: Best form so far in last two starts; creditable fourth over 1m½f here (claimer) five weeks ago; his best form stacks up so likely to be a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	77/10	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	37/5	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 12	11/5	-
02/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	16/5	-
09/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	61/5	-

Giuro

Jockey: Edgar Perez Trainer: Joseph Catanese Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 08-77

Comment: Last of seven over 6f here (claimer) last month; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden claimer at Gulfstream Park last June; claiming tag now upped from $8k; very difficult to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	27/2	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	157/5	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	8 / 11	529/5	-
26/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	10 / 11	567/10	-
29/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	11 / 11	681/10	-
04/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	263/10	-

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2nd Favourite

Gulfstream

20:32

Runners: 7 Distance: 0m 5f 110y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: REPLEVIN gets the vote. He is taken to confirm the placings with El Guty and ran with credit last time.

Mackor

Jockey: Edgar Perez Trainer: Fernando Abreu Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 23322-

Comment: Has been consistent of late and seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; was thereabouts (runner-up of eight, 16-1) five months ago in a maiden special weight; returns from a break today; could be involved if confirming promise shown last time and he has worked well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	159/10	-
10/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	46/5	-
25/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	3 / 7	17/10	-
04/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 6	127/10	-
17/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	1/1	-
03/03/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	6 / 10	32/5	-

National Secret

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: Michael Maker Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 7-59

Comment: Ninth of 11 beaten 6l in February in a maiden special weight; attempting to open his account at the fourth time of asking but has a nice pedigree (by American Pharoah); should not be far away now making a first appearance in a maiden claimer and his latest trackwork was positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	9 / 11	9/1	-
17/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	5 / 9	12/5	-
14/12/24	Turfway Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	289/100	-

Lucky Old Son

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Trainer: David Fawkes Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Trainer has a good record with newcomers here; in the mix with signs of encouragement in profile.

Fire Lee

Jockey: Jonathan Ocasio Trainer: Crafton DeSouza Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 6

Comment: Came home sixth over this trip on his debut at 50-1 last month; claiming debut; hard to see him getting off the mark second time up despite dropping in class.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	6 / 7	57/1	-

Replevin

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Bobby Dibona Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-2542

Comment: Has shown some recent improvement; close up runner-up when ahead of El Guty last month in a maiden optional claimer; he's worth a go as sights are lowered a bit reflected by lower claiming tag and his recent effort was encouraging.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	36/5	-
27/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	31/5	-
12/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	17/10	-
15/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	4/5	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	9/2	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	87/10	-

El Guty

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Ronald Coy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 257

Comment: Behind Replevin on his first start for this trainer four weeks ago when last of seven in a maiden optional claimer; some promise; closest he has come to winning after three starts was a second; tag has been dropped to $35k; others appeal more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 7	89/10	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	5 / 8	5/2	-
04/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	3/2	-

Frosted Punk

Jockey: Leonel Reyes Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Newcomers from this trainer are capable of striking; passed over unless attracting strong support as hasn't shown a great deal in his trackwork.

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Gulfstream

21:06

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 6f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: HURRICANE NELSON is a strong fancy. He has an encouraging career strike-rate and has won once over this C&D. Back Em Up and Quereme Pass also merit consideration.

Gatsby

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Trainer: Carlos David Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 42-42

Comment: Missed out by a head over 7f here (claimer) 53 days ago; a multiple C&D winner and producing consistent form; claiming tag drops from $40k; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; competitive shout if reproducing most recent effort and he can take this step up in class in his stride.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	33/10	-
18/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 5	63/5	-
15/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	147/10	-
22/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	163/10	-
28/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	123/10	-
04/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	159/10	-

Great Lilo

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh Trainer: Ernesto Ochoa Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 4-624

Comment: Has maintained his consistent level of form; fair effort when beaten 2l in an allowance optional claimer five weeks ago; this looks a decent race so not easy to fancy.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 9	117/10	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	53/5	-
29/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 6	21/2	-
22/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	151/10	-
17/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 7	131/10	-
25/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 9	201/10	-

Back Em Up

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Jr Edward Plesa, Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 123-63

Comment: Posted respectable effort when beaten just over 5l in an allowance optional claimer two months ago; capable if in the mood so should go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 5	43/5	-
09/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	6 / 7	13/2	-
07/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	3 / 6	5/2	-
09/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 8	4/1	-
04/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Maiden, Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	13/5	-
31/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	77/10	-

Tshiebwe

Jockey: Leonel Reyes Trainer: Jose Castro Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 444-51

Comment: Useful in his prime; snapped losing streak when winning by half a length 53 days ago in a claimer; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	1/1	-
10/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	5 / 6	53/10	-
13/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	38/5	-
15/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 5	4/1	-
29/09/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	359/10	-
17/02/24	Tampa Bay Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	9 / 9	77/10	-

Centrodelantero

Jockey: Edgar Perez Trainer: A Sanchez Age/Wt: 5/8-12 F: 8-243

Comment: Finishing third was a good effort over 1m½f here (claimer) last month; recent efforts have generally been solid; step up to allowance company will make life tougher so unlikely to trouble the principals.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	3 / 8	53/10	-
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 8	111/10	-
31/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 4	41/2	-
11/08/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	8 / 12	241/10	-
21/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	4 / 7	12/5	-
17/05/24	Gulfstream Park / Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	21/10	-

Con Compania

Jockey: Marcos Meneses Trainer: A Sanchez Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 313-42

Comment: Went down by a head five weeks ago on his debut for new trainer in an allowance optional claimer; scored eight in 20 outings overseas; tends to find at least one too good; has questions to answer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 9	15/2	-
02/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	4 / 6	117/10	-
26/09/24	Hipodromo Chile / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	3/1	-
30/08/24	Club Hipico Santiago / Stakes / F	-	1 / 13	11/10	-
29/07/24	Club Hipico Santiago / Stakes / F	-	3 / 13	6/1	-
28/06/24	Club Hipico Santiago / Stakes / F	-	1 / 15	11/5	-

Hurricane Nelson

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 4/9-0 F: 312-11

Comment: Scored by 2½l in a stakes (Tampa Bay Downs) four weeks ago; out to complete a hat-trick and career record shows his ability to win (wins-runs record of 3-10); dropped in grade to claiming level so he's worth a go.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
30/03/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	1 / 9	3/1	-
08/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 5	2/5	-
16/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	13/10	-
29/09/24	Belmont At The Big A / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	1 / 4	7/10	-
01/09/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	3 / 8	1/1	-
10/08/24	Saratoga / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 7	17/20	-

Quereme Pass

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 2U11-

Comment: Healthy strike-rate in Argentina, successful three times from five runs; shortlisted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Palermo / Allowance / F	-	1 / 5	1/5	-
21/10/24	Palermo / Allowance / F	-	1 / 9	2/5	-
06/10/24	Palermo / Allowance / F	-	U / 8	7/20	-
15/09/24	Palermo / Allowance / F	-	2 / 6	19/5	-

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2nd Favourite

Gulfstream

21:41

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: AXTHELM is a regular winner at this trip and has proved he can get his head in front. Reef Runner and Souper Quest should also be in the mix.

Xy Speed

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Michael Lerman Age/Wt: 9/8-8 F: 10-212

Comment: Had three of these rivals behind him last month when only just held in a handicap; has won eight times over course and distance; in with a shout.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	2 / 5	9/5	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 10	37/10	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	12/5	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	11 / 11	51/5	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	11/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	7 / 12	647/25	-

Bring Theband Home

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 218-5

Comment: Last of five last month on first run for his current trainer in a handicap; a C&D winner; far from exposed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	5 / 5	17/10	-
05/10/24	Woodbine / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 10	9/2	-
24/08/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	23/20	-
29/03/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	3/2	-
28/01/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 11	91/10	-
29/12/23	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	24/5	-

Biz Biz Buzz

Jockey: Cipriano Gil Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 6/8-6 F: 7-21234

Comment: Suited by this C&D; has largely been consistent of late; split a number of these rivals in a handicap when fourth of five last month; facing a testing assignment and passed over.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 5	32/5	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 6	39/10	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 10	6/1	-
02/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	-
01/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	67/10	-
15/11/24	Aqueduct / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	7 / 9	22/5	-

Souper Quest

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: Mark Casse Age/Wt: 5/8-8 F: 38-64

Comment: Can boast winning form over this C&D; useful in this grade; fair effort when beaten 2l in a stakes two months ago; likely to be thereabouts now down in grade and shown he can win fairly recently.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 6	19/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	6 / 10	29/10	-
05/10/24	Keeneland / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	8 / 12	441/100	-
02/09/24	Saratoga / Stakes / F	-	3 / 9	51/20	-
28/07/24	Saratoga / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 8	3/1	-
16/06/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 10	9/5	-

Johnny Podres

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Trainer: J D Angelo Age/Wt: 8/8-8 F: 666-55

Comment: Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just under 4l) in an allowance optional claimer upped to 1m½f two months ago; winner of nine races from 5f to 1m; hard enough to fancy as this looks a decent race.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	5 / 7	23/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	5 / 12	17/2	-
01/12/24	Del Mar / Stakes / F	-	6 / 9	5/1	-
13/10/24	Santa Anita / Stakes / F	-	6 / 8	3/2	-
28/09/24	Santa Anita / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	6 / 11	57/10	-
01/09/24	Del Mar / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	2 / 10	61/5	-

Reef Runner

Jockey: Joe Bravo Trainer: David Fawkes Age/Wt: 4/8-8 F: 3-3423

Comment: Good effort when beaten into third by less than a length splitting Xy Speed, Biz Biz Buzz and Bring Theband Home last month in a handicap; a multiple C&D winner and ran well in a stakes two months ago; latest effort was encouraging so could be in the shake up.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	3 / 5	37/10	-
08/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	2 / 6	29/10	-
22/02/25	Tampa Bay Downs / Stakes / F	-	4 / 10	11/2	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 12	79/10	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	3 / 11	49/5	-
08/11/24	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 7	19/5	-

Extendo

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez Trainer: Joseph Orseno Age/Wt: 5/8-6 F: 240-01

Comment: Recorded second C&D win 34 days ago; hard enough to fancy as yet to fully convince at this level.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 6	31/10	-
28/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	10 / 10	53/5	-
11/08/24	Colonial Downs / Stakes / F	-	10 / 10	177/5	-
20/07/24	Monmouth Park / Stakes / F	-	4 / 8	193/10	-
06/06/24	Gulfstream Park / Optional Claiming / F	-	2 / 6	19/10	-
27/04/24	Gulfstream Park / Handicap / F	-	10 / 10	46/5	-

Axthelm

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 6/8-3 F: 7-09

Comment: Out of the frame when ninth upped to 1m 33 days ago in a stakes; can boast winning form over this C&D; grade looks suitable; respected with drop in class a positive and shown he can get his head in front.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/03/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	9 / 11	86/5	-
25/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	10 / 12	159/5	-
21/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Stakes / F	-	7 / 11	17/1	-
05/10/24	Belmont At The Big A / Stakes, Grade 3 / F	-	7 / 8	27/5	-
07/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Stakes, Grade 2 / F	-	3 / 12	3003/100	-
01/09/24	Kentucky Downs / Allowance, Optional Claiming / F	-	1 / 9	797/100	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Gulfstream

22:16

Runners: 8 Distance: 0m 5f 0y

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: STRIVER is hard to look beyond. She has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run, while Regalton and Brisa Veloz are also of interest.

Veronika Z

Jockey: Edgar Perez Trainer: Ronald Coy Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 27-62

Comment: A respectable second of eight last month when back to 5½f in a maiden special weight; poses a threat.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 8	7/1	-
26/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 12	101/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	7 / 12	57/5	-
19/10/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	2 / 12	33/2	-

Brisa Veloz

Jockey: Micah Husbands Trainer: S Joseph Jr Age/Wt: 3/8-1 F: 0-86

Comment: Not disgraced in sixth in February when back to this trip (bumped at the start) in a maiden special weight; has a nice pedigree (by Munnings); can be in the thick of things.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
16/02/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	6 / 10	79/5	-
19/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	8 / 9	68/5	-
08/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F	-	11 / 12	31/2	-

Emissary

Jockey: Jose Lopez Trainer: Sam Wilensky Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Related to Grade 2 winner First Peace; requires market confidence to make her of interest with inexperience a possible drawback.

Luna Louska

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez Trainer: Gustavo Delgado Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 5-5

Comment: Unable to land a blow in fifth last month in a maiden special weight; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
10/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 8	49/5	-
19/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 6	87/10	-

Lisca Bianca

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh Trainer: Antonio Sano Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 3

Comment: Never posed a significant threat on her debut (C&D) at 22-1 last month; will need to progress to get off the mark.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
12/04/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	3 / 6	229/10	-

Starship Bella

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Trainer: Nicholas Zito Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Shares a dam with Crusading, a 1m winner; sire capable of producing high class offspring; market may guide on this one as she may not be a match for those with experience.

Striver

Jockey: Paco Lopez Trainer: Christophe Clement Age/Wt: 3/8-6 F: 2-5

Comment: Could not land a telling blow when fifth despite odds of 5-4 in a maiden special weight in January; holds major claims as market vibes last time suggest she is capable of better and has shown some ability on occasion.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
16/01/25	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	5 / 10	13/10	-
05/12/24	Gulfstream Park / Special Weight, Maiden / F		-	2 / 12	64/5	-

Regalton

Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Trainer: George Weaver Age/Wt: 3/8-6

Comment: Stable has enjoyed debutant winners at this course; British bred; easy to see her making an impression.

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