Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
NOCHE DE DAMAS (2) Flashed home late into 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last start at this venue and drawn nicely. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Can win this. STELLA BIONDA (4) Rocketed home when winning last start here and good career start. Placed at every start this preparation but facing a stronger group of contenders. Definite claims. NYFIVE (5) Showed a clean pair of heels to win by a margin of 1/2L last time at this track and solid career start. Has shown early pace in races to date. Up to these. SWING ROUTE (6) Charged home to win last run at the track and having second career run. Expected to be flashing home. Cracking each way value.

Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $18.00 subpar when 6th last start at this track but has drawn to do little work. Expected to settle towards the tail. Facing a stronger class. Prefer in a much weaker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $18.00 |
| 1/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/12 | 12/11/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 11-9-7-9 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 54kg | - | 11-11-12-11 | 11 |
| 35.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FIRM | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 5-5-8-8 | 8 |
| 7.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FAST | Javier Castellano | 54kg | - | 6-8-7 | 9 |
| 24.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Kept boxing on when 3rd beaten by 1 3/4L last start around here and has a positive gate. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. Has a good chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | David Egan | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Yolber Torres
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well when winning last start at this venue and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Been in the money each start this preparation but up in grade. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Yolber Torres | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Yolber Torres | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 4-2-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Yolber Torres | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gave them all something to chase when winning by 1/2L last time at this venue and putting a tidy record together. Should be going forward early. Can win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 8/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 10 |
| 14L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last run here and fitter for debut run. Watch betting.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $8.00 and came in 4th last start around here and challenged by more formidable competitors. Recent form of Jr Victor Barboza is strong. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-6 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started $5.00 and below standard effort when 7th last run at Tampa Bay Downs and racing against tougher rivals. Difficult to warm to at present.
Last Starts 69 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 | 23/01/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | - | 7-6-7 | 7 |
| 23.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-7 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 7 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FM | Martina Rojas | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-5-5 | 8 |
| 4.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Paco Lopez | 54kg | - | 5-6-5 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 53kg | - | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.50 and just average when 8th last time at this track and competing at a higher class. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-7-8 | 5 |
| 13L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 6-8-4 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 9-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | - | 3-6-6 | 1 |
| 31.8L | $4.60 |