Gulfstream Park Race 4 - Race 4 - Maiden Special Weight
OCALA GALA (1) Ran on strongly when 2nd last time at Fair Grounds and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Will be positive in the run early. Gets the perfect draw. No surprise to see a win. EMERALD EMBER (4) Uncompetitive when 4th last time at Tampa Bay Downs but showing consistent performance in races. Coming back in distance. Will be around the mark at odds. TEMPEST MOON (6) 3yo by Valiant Minister having first race appearance for trainer Michael Lerman. Watch early betting. CLASSY BEACH (5) Was well beaten when 6th last run at Fair Grounds. Has the potential to improve sharply. Coming to a new trainer. Expecting to settle positively. Solid place bet prospects.
Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Displayed good finishing speed when 2nd beaten by 3L last time at Fair Grounds and has drawn the rails. Racing for a new trainer and promising career start. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 32 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 7 |
| 3L | $2.25 |
| 6/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $2.05 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1609m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54.5kg | - | 2-1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2L | $1.57 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 3-3-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At $10.00 appeared lacklustre when 10th last start at this track but was on debut last time. Carlos A David has been training plenty of winners recently and drawn nicely. Can't have on what it has been showing.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 10-10-10 | 1 |
| - | $8.50 |
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First run back from a 36 week break. Good effort to place 3rd last run at this track and fitter for debut run. Strong contender.
Last Starts 258 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 7 |
| 7.75L | $9.00 |
Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Started $10.00 and lacked competitiveness when 4th last time at Tampa Bay Downs but good career start. Will be dropping in distance. Has a credible chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Stakes 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 55kg | - | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 22/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Edgar Perez
Weight: 57kgs
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At $5.50 didn't attack the line when 6th last run at Fair Grounds. Has the potential to improve sharply. Should jump out and bowl along. Change in trainer. Looks a nice proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FM | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | - | 3-1-5 | 7 |
| 7.9L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1106m | FAST | Ben Curtis | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FM | Colby J Hernandez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/11/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1006m | FIRM | Ben Curtis | 55.5kg | - | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | FT | Luis Saez | 55kg | - | 1-1-6 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Michael Lerman 3yo by Valiant Minister having first race start. Watch for a sign in the market.