Gulfstream Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Optional Claiming
NIGHT (2) finished third last time out over 1006m at this track (Turf), making it two career minor placings. Yet to miss the top-three in two runs at this course. Looks ready for that breakthrough win. MELODY MAN (7) finished second last start when fresh from a spell over 1006m at this track (Turf) to make it two minor placings from six runs. Has a sound record here with two top-three finishes from three starts. Nicely placed and expected to go very well. DEEP DUSK (1) finished 1.5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1006m at this track, an improvement on his first-up sixth at this track the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. STEP SLOW (4) drifted back and never threatened at his last run a week ago, finishing fifth over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Looks well placed so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 55 day let-up. Resuming got back early 6th of 8 at this track on November 21 over 1106m, 16 len behind Thought Control with 55kg at $29.10. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on December 13 over 1006m, 1.5 len behind Rebel With A Clue carrying 55.5kg at $19.70. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | 0:56.36 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $19.70 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 187 | MDN 3U | $85,496.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | L Panici | 55kg | 1:03.51 | 7-7-6 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $29.10 |
| 5/7 | 18/05/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $87,500.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 55kg | 0:55.01 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $6.70 |
| 4/8 | 20/04/2025 | 85 | MDN 3 | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 55kg | 0:55.54 | 8-6-4 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $28.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | 1:33.91 | 12-9-9 | 10 |
| 15.0L | $69.50 |

Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on December 13 over 1006m, 1.0 len behind Rebel With A Clue with 55.5kg at $5.30. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on October 19 over 1006m, 1.75 len behind Beijing Boss with 55kg at $23.70. Has the credentials to play a major role.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | 55 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | L Panici | 55.5kg | 0:56.36 | 7-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.30 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $85,236.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | L Panici | 55kg | 0:55.56 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $23.70 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $85,627.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 55kg | 0:57.32 | 6-2-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1106m, 6 len behind Sweet Dani Boy carrying 56kg at $4.20. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at this track on December 18 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Sniper Jack carrying 56kg at $4.50. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 4U | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:03.82 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:03.59 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | 308 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,908.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:04.00 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 4U | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:55.21 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $57.90 |
| 8/8 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN 3U | $92,450.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:54.73 | 8-8-8 | 4 |
| 23.5L | $36.30 |

Jockey: Micah Husbands
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on January 30 over 1408m, 10 len behind Cant Stop Munnings carrying 56kg at $12.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on December 26 over 1207m, 0.8 len behind He Be Hoppin carrying 55.5kg at $1.20. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 30/01/2026 | 35 | MDN OCLM 4U | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:24.20 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $12.30 |
| 2/5 | 26/12/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:11.92 | 4-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $40,582.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | 1:10.28 | 7-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after 13 months 4th in a small field at this track on December 7 over 1207m, 9 len behind Noble J with 55.5kg at $2.90. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Churchill Downs on November 1 2024 over 1408m, 13 len behind Disco Time with 54kg at $4.38. Needs more time.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | 401 | MDN 3U | $85,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:09.85 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/9 | 01/11/2024 | 36 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54kg | 1:23.88 | 9-5-6 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $4.38 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $176,471.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:03.98 | 8-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.64 |

Jockey: Yolber Torres
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at this track May 3 over 1006m, 3 len behind Sticky Mcshnickens with 53.5kg at $3.30. Previously first up; second of 9 at Santa Anita January 5 2025 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Supersonic Blue carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Best form gives him a decent chance.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/05/2025 | 62 | MDN 3U | $67,188.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 0:56.80 | 4-2-3 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 02/03/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $104,334.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | J J Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:09.17 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 7/7 | 02/02/2025 | 28 | MDN 3 | $96,618.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:14.97 | 3-5-7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $7.90 |
| 2/9 | 05/01/2025 | 135 | MDN 3 | $96,774.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:09.22 | 7-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.20 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2024 | 21 | MDN 2 | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 0:57.69 | 1-1-2 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $115,207.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Hector Isaac Berrios | 54.5kg | 0:57.80 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.70 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after 10 months 2nd of 8 at this track on December 13 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Rebel With A Clue carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at this track on October 19 2024 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mckellen with 53.5kg at $13.50. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 289 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 0:56.36 | 5-3-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3 | $70,853.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:34.17 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.60 |
| 7/11 | 18/01/2025 | 41 | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:42.62 | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.0L | $27.20 |
| 4/10 | 08/12/2024 | 50 | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:35.52 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $93,931.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:39.52 | 7-4-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $95,588.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:12.13 | 9-4-4 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on December 13 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Rebel With A Clue with 55.5kg at $27.70. The race before that ran last of 10 at Laurel on October 24 over 1207m, 9 len behind Proudly Hailed with 54kg at $33.10. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/12/2025 | 50 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 0:56.36 | 8-6-5 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $27.70 |
| 10/10 | 24/10/2025 | 40 | MDN CLM 3U | $66,385.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FM | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:09.41 | 8-10-10 | 3 |
| 9.9L | $33.10 |
| 6/10 | 14/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $75,420.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Francisco Martinez | 54kg | 1:44.07 | 3-4-6 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $66.40 |
| 4/5 | 22/08/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $37,209.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 54kg | 0:58.33 | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $5.80 |
| 4/7 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $38,073.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:04.77 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $12.10 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2025 | 30 | MDN 3U | $72,630.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FM | Chantal Sutherland | 54kg | 1:03.89 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.90 |