Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
HAPPY RIDE (2) First up today. Ran 4th last run at this venue. Should improve here and gets a favourable draw. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Winning hope. ROYALLY BLUE (1) Good run when placing 3rd beaten by 1 1/4L last time at this track and drawn beautifully. Rajiv Maragh rates highly but stepping up to a higher level. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. NEODERA (6) Took charge of the race to win by 1 1/4L last start here but up against tougher opponents. Should muster plenty of early toe. Showing improvement in recent outings. Appears as a winning threat. LAILA BELLA GIRL (5) Finished 4th last run at the track and competing in a more challenging class. Can win this.

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Good effort when finishing 3rd last time at the track and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Rajiv Maragh is a suitable booking but up against stronger rivals. Absolutely right in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Samy Camacho | 56kg | - | 6-4-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/06/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 57kg | - | 6-6-3 | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 57kg | - | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 57kg | - | 6-6-6 | 7 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 6-5-2 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/08/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FAST | Rajiv Maragh | 55kg | - | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 0.25L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 06/07/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | - | 5-5-6 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-3 | 3 |
| 3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 5-4-4 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/04/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 56.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 09/03/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-4 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |
| 5/10 | 23/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 96 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 7-6-5 | 10 |
| 1.6L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2025 | - | Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Dylan Davis | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-5 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/12/2024 | - | Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 54.5kg | - | 8-7-6 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2024 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1106m | FT | Jose A Batista | 55kg | - | 3-3-4 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Odds of $4.00 and came in 4th last run at this venue. Should improve here and can find a nice position from the draw. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 57kg | - | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Paco Lopez | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Yolber Torres | 50.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | - | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 7.4L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.45 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 54kg | - | 3-4-7 | 5 |
| 8.6L | $4.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 94 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55kg | - | 9-9-9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 2-2-4 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.75L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2025 | - | Starter Allowance 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.6L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/02/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-6 | 4 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2024 | - | Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2024 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | - | 4-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a 31 week spell. Odds of $36.00 and weakened under pressure when 8th last time at the track but drops back to a suitable grade. This one has a big task.
Last Starts 221 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 | 23/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | David Egan | 55kg | - | 7-8-8 | 8 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 91 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Yolber Torres | 49.700000047683716kg | - | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 4L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/04/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | - | 9-9-10 | 7 |
| 10.35L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | 4U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-8 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/11/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 55kg | - | 2-3-5-11 | 2 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/10/2024 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 87 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-5 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $7.50 and finished 4th last run at this venue and facing a stronger group of contenders. Value selection.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | - | 4-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-7 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 9/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 90 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 18.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2025 | - | Allowance 86 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/07/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | HEAVY | Daniel Centeno | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 88 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | - | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FIRM | Edwin Gonzalez | 56.5kg | - | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.25L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 02/05/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | Leonel Reyes | 56.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 7L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | GD | Leonel Reyes | 54kg | - | 3-2-4 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Leonel Reyes | 54kg | - | 4-4-4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 9L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2023 | - | MDN Special Weight 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Edgar Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Led from start to finish when winning by a margin of 1 1/4L last start at this track and form has been improving over recent runs. Expecting to settle positively. Good winning chance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 01/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgar Perez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | Claiming 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Joe Bravo | 56kg | - | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Starter Allowance 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | - | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 16L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.34 |
| 6/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-4 | 6 |
| 15L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 92 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 10L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/07/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Dyke Drayden Van | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jesus M. Rios
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Good effort to place 2nd beaten by 1L last time here but up against a higher level of opposition. Jesus M Rios and Kevin Mckathan are an appealing combination. Capable of winning this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/05/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | - | 5-8-7 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgar Perez | 55kg | - | 5-6-5 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 55.5kg | - | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 6 |
| 22L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | - | 9-9-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |