Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
MO HIJINX (4) Went to the front and never looked back to win by 3 3/4L last run at the track but racing against tougher rivals. Have to respect the recent stable form. Goes close. SARASOTA HONEY (5) Led from start to finish when winning by a margin of close to 7L last start at Tampa Bay Downs and having second career run. Shows good early pace. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . R TUN WHO (3) Spaced the field to win by 4 1/2L last time around here. Tyler Gaffalione and Saffie A Joseph Jr form a proven partnership. Shows very good closing speed. Genuine winning chance. FERMI (1) Fairly underwhelming when 6th last time at the track but drawn the rails. Going well this campaign and putting a tidy record together. Competing in a more challenging class. Could win with the right run.

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $5.00 just average when 6th last time at the track but has the ideal stall. Putting up notable efforts this preparation and good career start. Price in this race is tempting to get involved.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 10 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $18.00 and didn't find the line when 7th last run around here but has a positive draw. Does take a while to get into stride. Cannot have under these circumstances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4-7 | 4 |
| 10L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | FT | Ramon F Moya | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FT | Ramon F Moya | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FAST | Ramon F Moya | 53kg | - | 3-5-8 | 6 |
| 16.55L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was dominant when winning by a margin of 4 1/2L last time around here. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione and trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr have shared plenty of success together. Capable type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the tempo when winning by a margin of 3 3/4L last run at this track but stepping up to a higher level. Jorge Ruiz is an advantage. Solid claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | SY | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/11 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the tempo to win by almost 7L last start at Tampa Bay Downs and was a debutant last start. Will be positive in the run early. Very capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at this venue but racing in stronger company. Will be motoring home late. This field likely to be too good.
Last Starts 40 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | GD | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 5-3-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Yolber Torres | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-6-6 | 2 |
| 12L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 16L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/08/2025 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | SY | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 905m | FAST | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1 | 8 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/05/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 905m | FAST | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | - | 3-2 | 4 |
| 1.25L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.50 and looked outclassed when 6th last start at Tampa Bay Downs and facing stiffer opposition. Miguel Angel Vasquez and Carlos A David are a proven combination. Keen watch.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55.5kg | - | 8-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 2L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 23/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 8-9-11-12 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 7-6-6 | 8 |
| 8L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/09/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |