Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
GIANT TEDDY (1) Right up there last time at this venue and has a nice advantage with a good draw. First race for a new trainer. Facing a stronger group of contenders. Strong chance. BANDED ROCKET (6) Bold effort when winning last time around here and getting better in recent performances. Jockey Miguel Angel Vasquez and trainer Carlos A David must be respected as a team. Worth consideration. QUIZLER (8) Racing on a quick back up. Finished with purpose when winning last time at this track but up against a higher level of opposition. Change in trainer. Suitably placed in this race. NO EVIDENCE (10) Racing fresh after a break. Folded up in the straight when 9th last start at Aqueduct but taking on easier opposition. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Winnable race.

Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was agonizingly close last time around here and has minimal work to do from the stall. Expecting to settle positively. First start for a new trainer. Up in class. One of the punters top hopes.
Last Starts 30 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.62 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Jalon L Samuel | 56kg | - | 5-3-6 | 5 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 104 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Jalon L Samuel | 56kg | - | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FM | Jalon L Samuel | 56kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | STK 94 | $150,000.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | GD | Jalon L Samuel | 55kg | - | 4-6-5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $114,600.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 18/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 95 | $114,600.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 4 |
| 3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 27/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $114,600.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Santo Sanjur | 56kg | - | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 107 | $0.00 | Oaklawn Park | 1207m | FT | Keith J Asmussen | 53kg | - | 2-4-6 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 103 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 7/10 | 15/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $113,701.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Eswan Flores | 56kg | - | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 100 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1L | $2.35 |
| 1/8 | 29/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1308m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 99 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 1L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 21/07/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 102 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 6-8-9 | 9 |
| 4L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 30/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 16/06/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 98 | $110,702.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.75 |
| 1/7 | 28/04/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 97 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1006m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Nik Juarez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $11.00 and making up some late ground when 5th last run at Laurel Park and will try to take advantage of the draw. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | FT | J G Torrealba | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | Allowance 93 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | - | 5-4-6-7 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/11/2025 | - | Allowance 94 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FT | Jean Gregor Briceno | 55kg | - | 9-9-8 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1710m | FAST | Alex Achard | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-12-11 | 1 |
| 12.75L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FAST | Florent Geroux | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 6-8-5 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 90 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1207m | FT | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Jose Antonio Gomez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Led all the way when winning by a margin of 3 3/4L last run at this track. Should muster plenty of early speed. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 21/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4 | 9 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Cristian A Torres | 54kg | - | 1-2-5 | 3 |
| 23L | $9.50 |
| 12/12 | 27/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FAST | Julien R Leparoux | 54kg | - | 3-3-10 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $16.00 and didn't find the line when 7th last time here but challenged by weaker competitors. Coming to a new trainer. Could feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 101 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55kg | - | 5-6-7 | 3 |
| 14.3L | $14.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/08/2025 | - | Allowance 97 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $2.45 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55kg | - | 4-4-3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Charged home to win last time at this track and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Competing at a higher level of competition. Good prospects.
Last Starts 30 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 | 06/03/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 3L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 16/11/2025 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Luca Panici | 55kg | - | 6-4-3 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2025 | - | Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 9 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/02/2025 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $20.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 10L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/01/2025 | - | Stakes 101 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-5 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/09/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 105 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | FT | Melissa Iorio | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/04/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Melissa Iorio | 51.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/03/2024 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 13/01/2024 | - | Stakes 95 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-6 | 4 |
| 26L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/12/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Yolber Torres
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Was strong to the line when winning by a margin of 3 3/4L last run at Woodbine but coming back in trip. Can win this.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | - | 2-2-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.85 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1207m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Rajiv Maragh | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | FT | Francisco Arrieta | 54kg | - | 9-6-6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround. Ran home strongly to win last time at this track but will be dropping in distance. Racing for a new trainer but rising in grade. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 9 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 | 27/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55kg | - | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | - | Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 56.5kg | - | 8-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2025 | - | Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4-5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 19/07/2025 | - | Allowance 96 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 53kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/3 | 31/05/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | SY | Isaac Castillo | 52.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 9L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/12/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 3-4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/11/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-6 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.62 |
| 7/9 | 26/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a break. Jumped at $6.50 and looked outclassed when 9th last start at Aqueduct but competing in an easier class. Has plenty of early speed. Can win.
Last Starts 168 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | Stakes 100 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/08/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FAST | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | - | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 1.75L | $22.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/07/2025 | - | Stakes 96 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | GD | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 4L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Paco Lopez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.28 |
| 2/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.25L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 16/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54kg | - | 4-4-2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |