Gulfstream Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Claiming
WESTERN SHAFT (3) Ran a solid race on the speed before weakening to finish 3rd beaten by 1 1/4L last start at the track but matched against a stronger field. Strong claims. EMERGING LEADER (4) Resumes after a spell. Caught the eye when 2nd last start at Tampa Bay Downs but up against a higher level of opposition. Could take beating. CANDY ROAD (1) Improved to place when 3rd beaten by 6L last start here and gets the perfect draw. Should get going late. Up against a more competitive field. Genuine threat. LOUD APPLAUSE (7) Faded to finish 7th last time at the track and competing in a higher grade. Will be positive in the run early. The large claim from Luis D Perez helps. Contender in this event.

Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at this track and will appreciate a good draw. Can go through the gears. Competing in a more challenging grade. Worth a lot of thought in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Mia Nicholls | 55kg | - | 6-6-2 | 3 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 47.799999952316284kg | - | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 39.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | - | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Victor Lara | 44.5kg | - | 2-6-6-5 | 5 |
| 21L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Mia Nicholls | 47.299999952316284kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | MY | Mia Nicholls | 48.299999952316284kg | - | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | David Boraco | 54.5kg | - | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 11L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 3-7-7-8 | 9 |
| 24.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FIRM | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-6 | 1 |
| 18L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 905m | FAST | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 4-3 | 6 |
| 14L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started off strong but faded towards the end when 3rd last start at this track but taking on stronger rivals. Should go mighty close today.
Last Starts 44 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 | 08/05/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Yolber Torres | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Yolber Torres | 52.700000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 6-7-7 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | - | 5-7-9 | 4 |
| 24.9L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/12/2024 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Renzo Manuel Rojas | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-3-4 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $22.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Renzo Manuel Rojas | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-8 | 5 |
| 43.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/10/2024 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | SY | Renzo Manuel Rojas | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| - | $21.00 |

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break. Good run when finishing 2nd last start at Tampa Bay Downs but matched against tougher rivals. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 67 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Pietro Moran | 56kg | - | 2-2-6-6 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Luis D. Perez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $18.00 and looked outclassed when 7th last time at this venue and racing in stronger company. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 57kg | - | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 25/04/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | J G Torrealba | 57kg | - | 3-3-7 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 3-1-5 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | - | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 6L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Yolber Torres | 51.200000047683716kg | - | 2-1-5 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/12/2025 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 54kg | - | 1-2-5 | 1 |
| 19L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/03/2025 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | GOOD | Luis Saez | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 15L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 7 |
| 4L | $29.00 |