Gulfstream Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
CANDIED UP (2) Career debut 3yo by Twirling Candy for Saffie A Joseph Jr and will try to take advantage of the alley. Tyler Gaffalione is an advantage. Watch betting. ZAKINTHOS (8) Finished 5th last run here. Expecting improvement. Irad Ortiz Jr is a key booking. Respect. SALT OF THE EARTH (4) Mark E Casse 3yo by Curlin on debut. Follow the money. POWELL RIVER (3) Justify 3yo trained by Katerina Vassilieva on debut. Watch early betting.

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of 32 weeks. Jumped at $5.00 and didn't threaten when 7th last time at Saratoga but has drawn to do little work. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 7 |
| 11.25L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | HEAVY | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 3-4-4 | 6 |
| 14.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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3yo by Twirling Candy having first race start for Saffie A Joseph Jr and has a good draw. Tyler Gaffalione rates highly steering. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
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3yo debutant by Justify for Katerina Vassilieva. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Curlin 3yo having first race appearance for Mark E Casse. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Initial appearance 3yo by Mo Forza for trainer Jena M Antonucci. Watch for a sign in the market.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a spell. Jumped at $16.00 and crept into 4th last start at Churchill Downs. Keep safe.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | FM | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 8-8-8-5 | 12 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at $14.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 7th last run at this track but fitter for debut run. Has plenty of early speed. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was $4.00 and came in 5th last run at this venue. Expecting improvement. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr is a strong choice aboard. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2.25L | $2.90 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Odds of $69.00 and disappointing run when 7th last run at this track but having second career run. Likely to get back in the run. Prefer in an easier race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Shaun Bridgmohan | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |