Gulfstream Park Race 10 - Race 10 - Maiden Optional Claiming
XCEL (2) faced the starter for the first time and finished sixth last start at this track (Turf) over 1509m, beaten 5 lengths. Big chance with race experience now on board. THE TOWN (5) started favourite last time over 1710m at this track (Turf) but found one better, making it four minor placings from four career starts. Suited in this and he is a leading hope. CHEMICAL ROMANCE (8) missed the placings on debut then improved last start but found a couple better over 1710m at this track, beaten 1.3 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Will enjoy a drop in class so he is a major player. SERAC (3) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1710m at this track (Turf), finishing fourth and beaten 2.25 lengths. Among the chances.
Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 16 len behind Congressional with 55.5kg at $13.80. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:42.36 | 1-4-8 | 4 |
| 16.6L | $13.80 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 10 at this track on January 25 over 1509m, 5 len behind Vasy carrying 55.5kg at $11.20. Expecting sharp improvement; definite winning chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 5-9-6 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.20 |
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 4th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Nickel C with 55.5kg at $92. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | 1:41.96 | 6-4-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $92.00 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign 10th of 12 at Churchill Downs on November 29 over 1408m, 27 len behind Cannoneer carrying 54kg at $21.79. First up last campaign 5th of 12 at Kentucky on September 10 over 1308m, 5 len behind Blinging It Back with 54kg at $65.59. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 29/11/2025 | 80 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:21.63 | 6-8-10 | 2 |
| 27.3L | $21.79 |
| 5/12 | 10/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:15.34 | 11-9-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $65.59 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Nickel C carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on December 26 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Hawk carrying 54.5kg at $1.50. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:41.96 | 12-7-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | 1:38.68 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $458,015.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 1:44.85 | 10-7-2 | 9 |
| 9.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/12 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $118,721.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:12.57 | 12-8-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.48 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 1.0 len behind Banker's Jet with 55.5kg at $7.20. The start before that 3rd of 8 at this track on December 19 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Complexed carrying 53.5kg at $3.40. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:36.17 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $7.20 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $53,599.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:36.16 | 6-4-3 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/11 | 12/11/2025 | 27 | MDN OCLM 2 | $106,870.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:45.01 | 6-3-4 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.49 |
| 5/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $121,766.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:44.62 | 5-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on December 5 over 1509m, 2 len behind Zucchero with 54.5kg at $14.50. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Congressional carrying 55.5kg at $14.90. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 41 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 | 17/01/2026 | 43 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:42.36 | 5-2-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $14.90 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:29.20 | 8-3-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $14.50 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Gulfstream Park December 12 over 1308m, 8 len behind Rockies Balboa carrying 54.5kg at $10.60. On debut sixth of 9 at Gulfstream Park August 2 over 1207m, 15 len behind All To Win with 51.5kg at $91.70. Looking to others.
Last Starts 77 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 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:17.41 | 4-4-4 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $10.60 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:25.96 | 9-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $26.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:38.76 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $40.80 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $80,670.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Good | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:24.29 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $11.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $51,988.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Good | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:17.68 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,171.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Elijah Greenidge | 51.5kg | 1:13.16 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $91.70 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Immortalised with 55.5kg at $5.70. Before that 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on November 29 over 1106m, 6 len behind Ababajoni with 54.5kg at $3.80. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/01/2026 | 34 | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:34.24 | 2-5-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/7 | 29/11/2025 | 41 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,649.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:03.73 | 3-6-5 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $80,670.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 1:34.91 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 10/12 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,486.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:09.76 | 11-11-10 | 1 |
| 16.0L | $21.16 |
Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, didn't finish the race at this track January 29 over 1710m. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | 1:41.96 | 10-8-LR | 11 |
| 99.0L | $18.40 |
Jockey: Carlos D. Lugo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather September 21 over 1673m, a 0.3 lengths behind Skipping Stars with 54.5kg at $7.40. On debut ninth of 12 at this track August 3 over 1609m, 15 len behind Redland Rebels carrying 53.5kg at $49.10. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 159 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/09/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Carlos D Lugo | 54.5kg | 1:42.16 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.40 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 2 | $54,264.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Carlos D Lugo | 53.5kg | 1:29.98 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $12.10 |
| 9/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Carlos D Lugo | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 6-10-9 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $49.10 |
Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 36 day let-up. Resuming 2nd of 8 at this track on December 19 over 1609m, 0.3 len behind Complexed carrying 53.5kg at $9.60. Second-up raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on January 22 over 1673m, 8 len behind Running On Time with 55.5kg at $7.60. Has good early speed but looks outclassed.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/01/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:41.45 | 2-2-2 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.60 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 93 | MDN CLM 2 | $53,599.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:36.16 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $9.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $87,156.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:45.98 | 5-6-6 | 8 |
| 15.0L | $5.41 |