Gulfstream Park Race 1 - Race 1 - Maiden Claiming
VEKOMA VELOCITY (7) sets the standard off his 2nd here over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 1.8L after tracking the speed, and can rebound from a wide run when 4th over 1408m last time. DOMINICAN PIRATE (5) is a key chance with recent thirds at 1408m and 1710m plus a midfield 4th at this trip on 17 Apr. UNCLE ZEB (2) was 4th at Tampa over 1646m in March and kept on for 5th here over 1408m on 1 May, and maps to be in the mix. I WALK THE NIGHT (6) has two recent 3rds at 1308m/1408m and stretches out, which could suit if he settles.

Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Barrier 1 today with blinkers on. Last start 7th of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 17 Apr, beaten 46.3L in Maiden Claiming 67 with 57kg. Previous run 5th of 8 over 1710m on 7 Mar, beaten 12.3L at $11 after racing handy. Needs sharp improvement but the draw can help; has place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 57kg | - | 2-5-6-6 | 5 |
| 46.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 57kg | - | 3-3-3-4 | 5 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Mia Nicholls | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 2-3-3-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 5-4-4-5 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Irad Ortiz Jr | 56kg | - | 5-5-8-8 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $3.25 |
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Horacio Karamanos | 56kg | - | 11-11-9-7 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55kg | - | 7-6-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4L | $2.10 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-4 | 8 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | - | 5-6-4-3 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $4.60 |

Jockey: Jesus M. Rios
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after finishing 5th at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 7.5L with 57kg from barrier 1. Prior run 7th of 7 at the same track over 1674m on 18 Apr, beaten 7.6L by Swamp Fox. Best recent effort was 4th of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1646m on 8 Mar, beaten 3L at $18. Can improve with an inside draw and blinkers on.
Last Starts 22 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 57kg | - | 5-5-6 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Eric Cancel | 57kg | - | 3-4-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Marvin Fernandez | 46.5kg | - | 5-7-8-9 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | GD | Victor Lara | 48.799999952316284kg | - | 2-1-4-3 | 2 |
| 3L | $18.00 |
| 10/12 | 28/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | GD | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Ubardo Casique | 55.5kg | - | 7-9-9 | 4 |
| 23.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Nik Juarez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after 21 days, both runs at Gulfstream Park well beaten. Last start 6th of 7 at 1509m on 2 May, beaten 12.3L on firm, with 54.5kg. Prior run 7th of 7 over 1106m on 11 Apr, beaten 12.1L. Can improve with added race fitness.
Last Starts 21 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | - | 5-6-7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in three of his past four at Gulfstream. Last start 3rd of 7 after settling back at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 1 May, beaten 6.3L in Maiden Claiming 64 with 57kg. Prior run 4th of 7 over 1609m here on 17 Apr in Maiden Claiming 67, beaten 12L. Back up to the mile and adds blinkers; can feature with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 22 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Paco Lopez | 57kg | - | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Edgar Perez | 57kg | - | 6-6-4-4 | 2 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FAST | Edgar Perez | 56kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 10.75L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edgar Perez | 57kg | - | 4-4-4-3 | 4 |
| 9L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgar Perez | 55kg | - | 7-7-8-8 | 7 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Inoel Beato | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-9-9 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | FT | Jorge A Vargas Jr | 54kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/06/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FM | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6-7 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 53.5kg | - | 3-2-5-5 | 2 |
| 11L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Omar Hernandez Hernandez Moreno | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-5-5 | 7 |
| 17.35L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FAST | Carol Cedeno | 53.5kg | - | 8-7-7-7 | 2 |
| 19.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1811m | FT | Carol Cedeno | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-6-5 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Eliseo Ruiz | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-8-6 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/10/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1710m | FM | Katie Davis | 54kg | - | 11-12-12-11 | 9 |
| 12.1L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | FT | Ramon A Vazquez | 54kg | - | 10-10-10 | 5 |
| 999L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1308m after a tough last start 7th of 7 at Gulfstream Park over 1106m on 26 Apr, beaten 19.5L with 55.5kg. Best recent effort was two back when 3rd at Gulfstream Park over 1308m on 10 Apr, beaten 2.5L with 54.5kg after running on from the rear. Blinkers go on, drops 1kg, and draws barrier 6. Can feature with a similar run to two back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54kg | - | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back up 14 days after a midfield 4th at Gulfstream Park over 1408m on 9 May, beaten 13.3L with 54kg. Best run this prep was two back when 2nd at Gulfstream over 1609m on 17 Apr, 1.8L behind Other Level carrying 54.5kg. Steps up 201m and carries 54.5kg from barrier 7 with J. G. Torrealba up; blinkers go on. Can feature with a return to the mile.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | J G Torrealba | 54kg | - | 8-8-6 | 6 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | J G Torrealba | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Kleiner A Mejias | 49.299999952316284kg | - | 7-7-6-7 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 62 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 6-7-7 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 59 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 8L | $2.75 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 8 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose L Ortiz | 54kg | - | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting at Gulfstream Park over 1106m on 18 Apr, finishing 8th of 8, beaten 14.9L on FT with 57kg. Steps up in trip today (distance change +503m) and draws barrier 8. Blinkers go on and Jose E. Morelos takes over for Fausto Gutierrez. Can improve with added fitness and gear change.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Eric Cancel | 57kg | - | 8-8-8 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Heriberto Figueroa
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 10th of 10 at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 2 May, beaten 20.3L with 54.5kg. Prior run was 8th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 28 Mar, beaten 13L at $41. Only try at the mile was 8th at Tampa Bay Downs on 12 Feb, beaten 8.5L on FM. Blinkers go on; can improve.
Last Starts 21 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Siggy Golibrzuch | 54kg | - | 10-10-10 | 9 |
| 13L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Siggy Golibrzuch | 55kg | - | 7-8-8-8 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $71.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Siggy Golibrzuch | 55kg | - | 3-2-6-8 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Alexis X Batista | 54kg | - | 9-10-8 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Fuenmayor | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 8-8-8 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |