Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Mdn Optional Claiming
GRAND BELLA (4) Jr Victor Barboza trained 3yo by Uncle Chuck on debut. Great to see J G Torrealba taking the ride. Watch the market moves. SHEZAWILDONE (1) 3yo debutant sired by Leinster for trainer Saffie A Joseph Jr and has the ideal draw. Micah J Husbands is a smart booking. Watch the market. WINNING DEFENSE (8) Finished strongly when 2nd beaten by 2 1/4L last time at this venue and promising career start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. EMBER CROWN (2) 3yo by Uncle Chuck having first race appearance for trainer Jose M Castro and has a positive draw. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Career debut 3yo by Leinster for Saffie A Joseph Jr and has minimal work to do from the draw. Jockey Micah J Husbands is in form. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Yolber Torres
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Uncle Chuck 3yo trained by Jose M Castro having first start and drawn nicely. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 56kgs
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Started at $23.00 and folded up in the straight when 6th last start at this track. Will be positive in the run early. Can surprise at a nice price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Jr Samuel Camacho | 56kg | - | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Richard Mitchell | 55.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Richard Mitchell | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: J.g. Torrealba
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Uncle Chuck 3yo on debut for Jr Victor Barboza. J G Torrealba rates highly steering. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resumes after a spell. Started at $11.00 and subpar when 9th last run at Horseshoe Indianapolis but having second career run. Change in trainer. Likely to get back. Will struggle to compete in this race.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 02/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1006m | FM | Irving Moncada | 54.5kg | - | 11-11-10 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was strong late when 2nd last time at this track and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has early speed and positions nicely. Performing honestly this campaign. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 32 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 | 24/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 3-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 7 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Anthony Thomas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Strong effort to run into 3rd last start at this track. Shows good early pace. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Anthony Thomas | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Anthony Thomas | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-5 | 8 |
| 14L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Heriberto Figueroa | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Heriberto Figueroa | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |