Gulfstream Park Race 13 - Mac Diarmida S. Presented By Fanduel Tv Stakes
LAYABOUT (3) was a strong winner last time over 2414m in the G3 WL McKnight Handicap at this track (Turf), scoring by 1.3 lengths to make it two on end. Stiffer assignment here but he is likely to feature. GRAND SONATA (5) returns after a spell of five months. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1609m at Aqueduct Turf. Yet to win first up but generally runs well with two minor placings from three tries. Strong chance to kick the campaign off on the right note. TANK (9) is struggling to break through but hasn't been far away, the latest effort a third, beaten 2.75 lengths, over 1710m in stakes class at this track (Turf). Should park just off the speed. Winning claims on best figures. ZVEREV (7) opened this campaign with a win two runs back then finished 2 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 2414m at this track. Fitter so don't underestimate.

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last run 5th of 10 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Neoequos with 55.5kg at $3.50. At only start last preparation won by 1.0 len at Churchill Downs Turf November 15 over 1710m defeating Gewurztraminer carrying 55kg at $3.45. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:40.36 | 9-6-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/11/2025 | 86 | ALLOW 3U | $267,176.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:42.49 | 4-2-1 | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.45 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2025 | 61 | ALLOW 3U | $135,659.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56kg | 1:41.96 | 7-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/11 | 21/06/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:41.70 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.17 |
| 2/12 | 11/05/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:47.26 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.35 |
| 3/12 | 30/03/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $174,326.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | Good | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:46.50 | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $5.30 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up. First-up after 11 months sat on speed throughout when 2nd of 9 at this track on January 31 over 2213m, 1.3 len behind Dirand with 55kg at $4.40. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Saint-Cloud in LR on March 16 over 2100m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Aidan's Phone carrying 58kg at $9.30. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 28 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 | 31/01/2026 | 321 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2213m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 2:14.68 | 2-3-2 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 16/03/2025 | 58 | LR OPEN 3 | $91,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 58kg | 2:21.52 | 2-4-3 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $9.30 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2025 | - | MDN CG 3 | $45,230.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Louis Nomis | 54kg | 2:01.00 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by 1.3 len at this track G3 WL McKnight Handicap January 24 over 2414m defeating Padiddle with 54.5kg at $7. The run before that ran on from midfield and won by a 0.1 len at this track LR December 13 over 1710m defeating Tiz Dashing carrying 56kg at $3.70. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | G3 OPEN 4U | $336,323.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | David Egan | 54.5kg | 2:25.27 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/12/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 56kg | 1:40.73 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/11 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | LR OPEN 3 | $114,504.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 56kg | 1:38.37 | 7-1-2 | 11 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/14 | 06/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Keith J Asmussen | 55.5kg | 1:33.51 | 7-9-4 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $22.83 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN 3 | $116,279.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:32.78 | 3-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $88,647.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:33.57 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.40 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes after a break of five months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Keeneland Turf in the G2 Sycamore Stakes October 10 over 2414m, 3.5 len behind Desvio with 55.5kg at $5.33. First up last campaign second of 10 at Aqueduct Turf May 17 2024 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Turf King carrying 54kg at $4.95. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 141 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 | 10/10/2025 | 34 | G2 OPEN 3U | $608,828.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 2:29.16 | 7-3-6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $5.33 |
| 5/11 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3U | $3,822,630.00 | Kentucky | 2414m | Good | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 2:24.72 | 10-4-5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.47 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,550,388.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:59.58 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.90 |
| 2/9 | 19/07/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 3U | $935,780.00 | Monmouth Park | 2213m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 2:13.75 | 4-3-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.30 |
| 8/8 | 06/06/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN 4U | $388,802.00 | Saratoga | 2816m | SP | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 2:57.86 | 2-8-8 | 4 |
| 89.8L | $6.60 |
| 6/12 | 19/04/2025 | 49 | G2 OPEN 4U | $638,978.00 | Keeneland | 2414m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 2:29.78 | 6-9-6 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $6.03 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len at Sam Houston Park Turf LR January 24 over 2414m defeating Presider carrying 56kg at $9.20. Before that won by a 0.1 len at Turfway Park LR December 27 over 1811m defeating Final Gambit carrying 56kg at $9.36. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 4U | $298,954.00 | Sam Houston Park | 2414m | Y | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | 2:34.10 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.20 |
| 1/7 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 1811m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:50.72 | 2-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.36 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN 3 | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FM | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:41.47 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $32.90 |
| 1/8 | 05/10/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 3 | $229,358.00 | Hawthorne | 1811m | FM | Luis H Colon | 56kg | 1:48.71 | 1-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 13/14 | 06/09/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $3,058,104.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | Good | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | 1:33.51 | 3-12-13 | 8 |
| 20.6L | $63.95 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2025 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $775,194.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:35.36 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $35.20 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up won by 0.5 len at Turfway Park LR December 6 over 2012m defeating Common Defense with 56kg at $8.17. Second run from a spell 5th of 12 at this track in the G3 WL McKnight Handicap on January 24 over 2414m, 2 len behind Layabout carrying 53.5kg at $4.20. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $336,323.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 2:25.27 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.20 |
| 1/11 | 06/12/2025 | 72 | LR OPEN 3U | $191,424.00 | Turfway Park | 2012m | Fast | Luan Machado | 56kg | 2:01.11 | 10-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.17 |
| 1/5 | 25/09/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $204,893.00 | Churchill Downs | 2213m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 2:14.42 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.49 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $170,543.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 2:16.25 | 4-3-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2025 | 71 | CLM 3U | $103,976.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Jose Ortiz | 56kg | 1:42.93 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |
| 10/12 | 10/05/2025 | 57 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $209,375.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FM | Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr | 55.5kg | 1:46.35 | 4-10-10 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 54kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track in LR on December 6 over 3219m, 8 len behind Summer Cause carrying 54kg at $10.50. Last start 2nd of 12 at this track in the G3 WL McKnight Handicap on January 24 over 2414m, 1.3 len behind Layabout with 53.5kg at $73. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
Last Starts 35 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 | 24/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 4U | $336,323.00 | Gulfstream Park | 2414m | FM | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 2:25.27 | 9-5-2 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $73.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/12/2025 | 63 | LR OPEN 3U | $153,139.00 | Gulfstream Park | 3219m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54kg | 3:19.95 | 6-5-3 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $10.50 |
| 5/12 | 04/10/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $38,052.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | 1:36.36 | 10-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $38,760.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 55.5kg | 1:39.52 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $1,162,791.00 | Saratoga | 2414m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 55.5kg | 2:25.04 | 4-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $50.25 |
| 4/9 | 19/07/2025 | 43 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $168,196.00 | Saratoga | 2213m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 56.5kg | 2:13.71 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up 3rd of 10 at this track in LR on December 13 over 1710m, 0.6 len behind Layabout with 56kg at $22. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track in LR on January 17 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Neoequos carrying 55.5kg at $4.10. Can improve. Top chance if at his best.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:40.36 | 7-1-3 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $4.10 |
| 3/10 | 13/12/2025 | 103 | LR OPEN 3 | $191,424.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:40.73 | 9-1-3 | 9 |
| 0.6L | $22.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/09/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN 3 | $206,422.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:42.17 | 7-8-8 | 5 |
| 15.0L | $7.70 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 3 | $620,155.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:35.06 | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 23.8L | $15.30 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN 3 | $1,146,789.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:45.56 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $7.30 |
| 1/7 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $116,641.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 1:39.93 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Woodbine All Weather in the G3 Valedictory Stakes December 6 over 2414m, 2.75 len behind Hammerhead with 54.5kg at $24. When resuming last campaign ran last of 7 at Woodbine July 12 over 1811m, 3 len behind Legal Catch carrying 56kg at $10.25. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN 3U | $229,709.00 | Woodbine Aw | 2414m | Fast | Leo Salles | 54.5kg | 2:34.40 | 9-4-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $24.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $174,429.00 | Woodbine Inner | 2213m | Good | Patrick Husbands | 56kg | 2:19.42 | 8-7-5 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.85 |
| 7/13 | 04/10/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $178,995.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Patrick Husbands | 56kg | 1:43.50 | 13-9-7 | 10 |
| 4.8L | $17.20 |
| 5/10 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,817.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1609m | FM | Patrick Husbands | 56kg | 1:35.45 | 10-7-5 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $18.55 |
| 4/10 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $182,326.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Patrick Husbands | 56kg | 1:44.50 | 10-6-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $32.65 |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2025 | 157 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $179,817.00 | Woodbine | 1811m | Good | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | 1:47.07 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $10.25 |