Gulfstream Park Race 14 - Curlin Florida Derby Presented By Hill 'N' Dale Farms At Xalapa Stakes
COMMANDMENT (4) Charged home to win last start at this track and competing at a lower grade. Looks very sharp this campaign with 2 wins from 2 starts and good career start. Will go well. NEARLY (6) Kicked clear when winning by a margin of 5 3/4L last run around here and putting a tidy record together so far. Facing a stronger grade. Big chance. TIMELESS VICTORY (7) Shot clear to win by 6L last run here but competing at a higher grade. Has plenty of early speed. Racing consistently this campaign. Winning hope. CHIEF WALLABEE (2) Close to a win last time at the track and competing in an easier class. Always seems to find the line well. Can find a nice position from the draw. Respect in this event.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last time at this venue and facing less formidable opponents. Shows very good finishing speed. Has a good draw. Definite contender.
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 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4-2 | 6 |
| 0.25L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Set a strong tempo before weakening to place 2nd beaten by 3 3/4L last start at Tampa Bay Downs and showing consistent performance in races. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 49 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | - | Stakes 89 | $0.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | FT | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4L | $4.50 |
| 1/4 | 20/09/2025 | - | Stakes 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran on hard when winning last start at this track and goes down in grade. Flawless this campaign with 2 wins from as many runs and solid career start. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 4 |
| 0.25L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Stakes 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5-1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.34 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | - | 5-3-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.15 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 11-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.10 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Pulled away to win by 5 3/4L last run around here and putting a tidy record together so far. Maintaining a perfect record the last 3 attempts. Holds a major chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.62 |
| 1/4 | 02/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 4-2-1 | 4 |
| 5L | $2.15 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | - | 4-1-1 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Jr Ricardo Santana | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 6 |
| 13L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Blitzed its rivals when winning by 6L last run at this track but racing in stronger company. Has early speed and positions nicely. One of the punters top hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | GD | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 3/4 | 02/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 3-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | - | Stakes 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | GD | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 2-4-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last run at Tampa Bay Downs and solid career start. Been in the money 3 from 3 attempts this campaign but up against stronger opponents. Can measure up against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 9-8-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Stakes 93 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |