Gulfstream Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Starter Optional Claiming
TIMSHEL (2) comes off a last-start win at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m, scoring by 1.8L, and looks a key chance stepping up in grade. I'M SAM (5) also brings winning form, having scored by a big margin over 1674m at Gulfstream Park two starts back. JUSTIN SMILES (6) was runner-up over 1106m last time and has a recent win at this trip at Tampa Bay Downs. TIMEFRAME (1) has struggled in stronger company recently but did win a maiden at Woodbine last campaign. These four shape as the main contenders based on recent performances.
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start finished 6th of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 5L behind Ababajoni, carrying 56kg. Won his maiden at Woodbine over 1408m four runs back. Drops 0.5kg and draws barrier 1 here. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Martin Chuan | 56kg | - | 3-2-4-4 | 3 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/10/2025 | - | Stakes 90 | $125,000.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FT | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $3.75 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Stakes 99 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-6-10 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Woodbine | 1408m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | - | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $115,100.00 | Woodbine | 1106m | FT | Patrick Husbands | 55kg | - | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $4.20 |
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start won at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m on 12 Apr by 1.8L after settling handy, carrying 54kg. Improved sharply from a 4th at the same track and trip the run prior. Lightly raced 3yo gelding with blinkers on and draws barrier 2. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 10-10-9-8 | 10 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Rasheed Hughes
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returned to winning form last start at Gulfstream Park over 1674m, scoring by 10.5L after settling handy, at $8. Has placed in three of his last five runs, including a 2nd over 1106m three starts back. Drops 0.5kg and steps up in trip. Can feature with a repeat of his latest effort.
Last Starts 41 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Stakes 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Mia Nicholls | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 8-8-7 | 3 |
| 4L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.90 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Anthony Thomas | 53.5kg | - | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | MY | Anthony Thomas | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.73 |
| 4/9 | 10/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a solid 2nd of 5 at Gulfstream Park over 1106m on 2 Apr, beaten 1.3L by Trelawny with 55.5kg. Won over 1609m at Tampa Bay Downs four starts back and has two wins from ten starts. Steps up in trip again and has blinkers on. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | Allowance 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-6-7 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-6-5 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 16/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Joe Bravo | 53.5kg | - | 8-5-2-1 | 9 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | - | 8-8-5 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-2-4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FIRM | Yolber Torres | 47.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 10L | $3.30 |