Gulfstream Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
RUNTOWN (2) brings a string of consistent placings, finishing in the top three at her last five starts and looks well suited here. STRIKING FINALE (3) has also been holding form with four placings from her past five runs, including a narrow second last time. MAX (6) comes off a close second over this trip and is proven at Gulfstream Park. ROLE PLAY (7) and JUSTICE PREVAILS (8) have recent placings and add depth to the main chances. Expect a competitive contest among these consistent fillies.

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Runtown has placed in her last five starts, including a close 2nd of 7 at Colonial Downs over 1408m on 12 Mar, beaten 0.3L by Princess Woejee at $16. Also placed 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs two runs ago. Consistent filly who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | GD | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 7-5-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 5-4-2 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 6-3-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 54kg | - | 4-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Striking Finale comes off a narrow 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 27 Mar, beaten 0.1L by Dafina at $4. Has placed in four of her last five starts, including a 3rd at this track and trip. Reliable type with strong recent form. Each-way claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7-3 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-7-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 10 |
| 19.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | FM | Paco Lopez | 53kg | - | 5-6-8 | 9 |
| 28.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Zarafa, a 3yo filly by Silver State, finished 3rd of 8 on debut at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 27 Mar, beaten just 0.1L behind Dafina at $5.5. Steps up 100m in distance and draws barrier 4. Promising debut and can improve further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Groovy N Gray placed 3rd of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 9 Apr, beaten 6.3L by Chance To Party. Has two placings from three starts, including a 3rd at Penn National on debut. Steps up 603m in distance. Not without hope.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 7-5-3 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 66 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | FT | Martin Chuan | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Max was runner-up last start at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 21 Mar, beaten a nose by Big Magic at $4. Has placed twice from four starts, all at this track. Stays at the mile and draws barrier 6. Can feature again with a repeat effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Mario Gutierrez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.05L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Yolber Torres | 50.700000047683716kg | - | 7-7-3-5 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7-7 | 4 |
| - | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Role Play finished 3rd of 5 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 26 Mar, beaten 3.3L by Royal Retinue at $1.5. Placed 2nd over 1710m three runs back and has two placings from four starts. Draws wide but has shown ability at the trip. In with a chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/11 | 31/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 23/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Pietro Moran | 49.200000047683716kg | - | 7-5-6 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Justice Prevails ran 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1674m on 19 Mar, beaten just 0.1L by Faena at $4.5. Has placed once from three starts and drops 65m in distance. Can be competitive off her latest effort.
Last Starts 36 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-1-2 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 3L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | FT | Gabriel Saez | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-7-8 | 8 |
| 13L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Gallega, a 3yo filly by Vino Rosso, finished 6th of 6 on debut at Tampa Bay Downs over 1408m on 27 Mar, beaten 13.3L at $41. Steps up 201m in distance and draws barrier 9. Needs to show improvement second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Pearl Of Pearl finished 6th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 19 Mar, beaten 8.5L by Go Grace Go at $6. Placed 2nd on debut at the same track and trip. Steps up 603m in distance and draws the outside barrier. Has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 36 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |