Gulfstream Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Special Weight
CHEMICAL ROMANCE (7) sets the standard after a close 3rd at Gulfstream over 1710m, beaten 2.75L when on speed, and also placed 3rd over the same trip in January; back slightly in trip suits. RISK (4) was 2nd over 1609m here two back before a tough Kentucky Downs run and returns from a break. ETERNITY (6) was 4th over 1006m in March before not lasting at 1710m and can improve dropping in distance. BACK NINE STAKES (1) was 4th on debut over 1106m here and steps up in trip from the rail.
Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up after a 28-day break. Last start 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1106m on 10 Apr, beaten 3.8L in Maiden Claiming 75 with 55.5kg after improving mid-race; winner was Majestic Noir. Draws barrier 1 and stays on 55.5kg; blinkers go on. Can improve with the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Paco Lopez | 55.5kg | - | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Upstart out of Creative Grace. Draws barrier 2 with Diego A. Herrera riding for Mark E. Casse at 55.5kg. Setup looks straightforward from the low draw. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up after debuting at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 12 Apr, finishing 7th of 8, beaten 7L on firm going with 55.5kg. Settled midfield throughout there and now draws barrier 3. Blinkers go on and steps up in trip by 502m. Can improve.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-up after 250 days. Best run was 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 3 Aug, beaten 6.75L at $15 after racing handy. Last start 10th of 12 at Kentucky Downs over 1609m on 31 Aug, beaten 20.5L on firm turf at $6. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 4; can improve.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 1609m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 54kg | - | 4-3-7-10 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-2-2 | 12 |
| 6.75L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/04/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 7-8-8 | 6 |
| 22.85L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up after 75 days. Last start 9th of 10 after settling midfield to back at Gulfstream Park over 1509m on 22 Feb, beaten 13L on FM, with 55.5kg at $16; race won by Sheriff Bart. Blinkers on now and draws barrier 5 with Leonel Reyes for Jose Francisco D'Angelo. Can improve.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-9 | 1 |
| 13L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Martin Chuan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back in trip after a tough last start at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 11 Apr when 9th of 9, beaten 19.2L on FT after racing handy early. Prior run was encouraging, 4th of 8 over 1006m there on 19 Mar, beaten 1.9L at $22 behind Burning Bridges. Blinkers go on and draws barrier 6 with 55.5kg for Martin Chuan. Can improve with the drop in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Pietro Moran | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4-8 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 40-day break after a solid 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1710m on 29 Mar, beaten 2.75L on FAST going after leading early at $5. Two runs prior included a 3rd over 1710m on 17 Jan, beaten 1.3L in MSW company at $20. Draws barrier 7 and stays at 55.5kg for Jose E. Morelos for trainer Jose M. Castro. Consistent at this trip and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 11-11-10-10 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 2L | $15.00 |