Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
THE BRIGADE (9) Narrowly denied a win last time at this track and solid performer at this trip in the past. Finishes off strongly. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Winning hope. FLAT TOP BOX (7) Ran home strongly to win last run at this venue but competing at a higher class. Displays good tactical speed. Racing for a new trainer. Good prospects. CALLER (8) First up from a 35 week spell. Just missed last run at Ellis Park and taking on a lower class of opponents. Coming to a new trainer. Can win this. SHRUG (5) First up after 12 weeks and managed to run 2nd first up last preparation at Monmouth Park. Miguel Angel Vasquez and Nolan Ramsey deserve serious consideration as a team. Well placed and has solid claims.

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $18.00 made up ground when 5th last time at this venue and drawn beautifully. Will be motoring home late. Up against tougher competition. Place at best.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 9-8-9-6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 4-5-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 5-6-6-5 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-2 | 3 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 53.5kg | - | 7-8-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-5-4 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 7-1-1-2 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Reylu Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 8 |
| 7L | $2.80 |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FIRM | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-4 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-7 | 2 |
| 29.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $16.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 8th last time at this track and facing formidable rivals. Should muster plenty of early toe. Edwin Gonzalez rates highly aboard. Can show up in this at odds.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | - | 8-8-9-8 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Reylu Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-6 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 05/04/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-5-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 4L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 9L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 12/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FT | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 16.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 12 weeks and solid effort to run into 2nd beaten by 1/2L first up last preparation at Monmouth Park. Up against stronger rivals. Competitive type.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | - | 8-6-5-6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5-7 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 98 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-6 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.33 |
| 3/4 | 01/09/2025 | - | Stakes 102 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Fernando Jara | 55kg | - | 5-5-7-9 | 11 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FIRM | Axel Concepcion | 55kg | - | 10-9-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1811m | FM | Jaime Rodriguez | 55kg | - | 6-6-5-2 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.05 |
| 3/6 | 20/06/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1674m | FT | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 4 |
| 5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well when winning last run at this venue but up against a higher level of opposition. First race for a new trainer and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Can take this out.
Last Starts 37 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 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 56kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | David Egan | 55kg | - | 7-5-4 | 1 |
| 5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/09/2025 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | - | 4-2-2-4 | 8 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 5 |
| - | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/07/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | - | 3-3-2-3 | 5 |
| 5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Leonel Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2-1 | 4 |
| 0.05L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 99 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 56.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2025 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/03/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Luis Saez | 56.5kg | - | 3-4-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 8-7-6-7 | 9 |
| 4.9L | $4.60 |
| 6/7 | 03/01/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/12/2024 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/10/2024 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 50.5kg | - | 3-3-7 | 5 |
| 35L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2024 | - | CLAIMING | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FIRM | Paco Lopez | 57.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 17/03/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56.5kg | - | 6-5-4-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 01/02/2024 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 3-4-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2023 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55kg | - | 4-4-2-3 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 26/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | MY | Trevor Mccarthy | 53.5kg | - | 2-4-5-5 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 35 weeks. Narrowly denied victory last run at Ellis Park and back in an easier grade. First start for a new trainer. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 246 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 | 26/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1811m | FAST | Amanda K Poston | 47.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 8 |
| 0.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FAST | Cruz Fernando De La | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-4-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2025 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 56kg | - | 5-6-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jesus Lopez Castanon | 56.5kg | - | 4-4-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $1.65 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Jesus Lopez Castanon | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55kg | - | 6-6-7-5 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 12 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Rafael Bejarano | 54.5kg | - | 3-6-5-4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1609m | FT | Pablo Morales | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-7-8 | 8 |
| 9L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | FT | Pablo Morales | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-1 | 1 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Close up last time at this track and proven runner at this distance. Should be swooping on the field late. Been in the money each attempt this campaign. Capable type.
Last Starts 31 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 | 26/02/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 25/01/2026 | - | Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 9-9-6-5 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | Allowance 90 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 55.5kg | - | 12-11-9-7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/09/2024 | - | Stakes 86 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9-6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | - | 5-5-4-3 | 1 |
| 2L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 11/05/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 10.8L | $2.60 |