Gulfstream Park Race 6 - Race 6 - Maiden Optional Claiming
ZARAFA (4) 3yo by Silver State having first race start for trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione is a bonus. Market as guide. STRIKING FINALE (10) Came on strongly when 2nd last run around here. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Bobby S Dibona are a pair that can't be ignored. Very competitive this preparation. Well placed and has solid claims. ROCKIN LADY (2) 3yo first starter by Rock Your World for Jane Cibelli and has a good draw. Watch the market. MUST BE THE SHOES (9) First up after 10 weeks and put in a competitive run when placing 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L first up last preparation here. Rising in distance. Honest enough to be an each way player.
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Jumped at $12.00 and well beaten when 9th last run at Turfway Park but drawn well. Rough chance.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Machado | 54kg | - | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 10-10-7 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Initial race appearance 3yo by Rock Your World for Jane Cibelli and has a positive stall. Betting is the best guide.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First start at the races 3yo by Silver State for trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr. More confidence with Tyler Gaffalione guiding the horse. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at $23.00 and tailed off to finish 11th last run at the track. Should come to hand quickly. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-4-6 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 5-3-3 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 20.5L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Romero Ramsay Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd last time at the track. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4-3 | 2 |
| 2L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-5-7 | 5 |
| 28.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-7-5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Yolber Torres
Weight: 53kgs
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Started $28.00 and faded away to finish 5th last time around here but having second career run. Won't be far away during the run. Appears tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Yolber Torres | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First up after 10 weeks and improved to place when 2nd beaten by 1 1/2L first up last preparation around here. Rising in trip. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 75 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 | 11/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Ran on when 2nd beaten by 1/2L last run at the track. Jockey Luis Saez and trainer Bobby S Dibona command respect as a team. In fine form this campaign. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 19.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Paco Lopez | 53kg | - | 5-6-8 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $8.50 |