Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Mdn Special Weight
VANDERBILT (3) sets the standard off a Gulfstream Park debut 2nd over 1207m in a Maiden Special Weight, leading early before finishing 4.8L behind the winner. PIC THREE (2) appeals as the main danger after a strong debut 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m, racing on pace from a wide gate. NEO ZAPPER (6) was 3rd in that same Tampa Bay race and has multiple placings at Gulfstream, including at 1207m, so fits in well. STATE CONCEAL (1) draws the rail and was runner-up at Colonial Downs over 1207m two back, but was well beaten last start over further.
Jockey: Manny Jimenez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 201 days and draws barrier 1 with 54.5kg under Manny Jimenez for Carlos Munoz. Best recent effort was 3rd at Keeneland over 1308m on 3 Oct, beaten 0.5L at $10 after racing on speed. Also ran 2nd at Colonial Downs over 1207m on 3 Sep, beaten 1.5L at $1.40. Can feature with the right run from the gate.
Last Starts 201 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 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 4-4-6-7 | 4 |
| 30.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | FT | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | - | 4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | Stakes 74 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FIRM | Gavin Ashton | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing on debut 2nd of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m on 3 May, beaten 1.5L by Jamalamadingdong on FT, with 54kg. Stuck on after settling 2nd throughout from barrier 11. Now draws barrier 2 with Marcos Meneses again and carries 54.5kg for Nicholas J. Tomlinson, 26 days between runs. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 503 days. Debuted 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 11 Jan, beaten 4.8L by River Thames after leading early, with 53.5kg at $2.10. Now a 4yo gelding by Into Mischief for Brad H. Cox, drawn barrier 3 with Edgard J. Zayas and up to 57kg. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 503 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 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up run was a distant 8th of 9 at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 26 Apr, beaten 18.8L on firm going after racing handy early behind Serac. Debut prior was 6th of 8 over 1006m on 19 Mar, beaten 9.4L at $26. Drops 402m in trip, with Leonel Reyes up from gate 4 for Fausto Gutierrez and carries 54.5kg. Needs to lift but can improve with the sharper distance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-8-9 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | - | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m on 3 May, beaten 3.8L after racing handy in a Maiden Special Weight. Earlier finished 6th over 1609m and 6th over 1710m, but placed over the mile on 6 Mar at $16. Consistent placegetter overall (2 seconds, 4 thirds from 10) and has 2 seconds and a third from 3 runs at Gulfstream Park. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Cesar Gonzalez | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 3-5-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 11L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | - | 3-4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6L | $16.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | GD | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FIRM | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |