Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Claiming
NICE TRY RILEY (2) Resuming after a break. Ran away with a win by a margin of close to 8L last start at the track and strong performer at this trip in the past. No shock to see a win. RULE SEVENTY SIX (4) Dominant winner by 4 1/4L last time at this track and displaying improvement over the past few runs. First start for a new trainer. Gets a chance to win. EL OREJON (7) Put in a competitive run when placing 2nd last start at the track but up against a more competitive field. Respect against this field. HARD TALK (5) Controlled the pace to win by 4L last start around here and form has been improving over recent runs. Marcos Meneses is a key engagement but taking on stronger opponents. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Big effort to finish 3rd beaten by 6L last start here and drawn the rails. Should race on the speed. Back over extra ground. Matched against tougher rivals. Looks hopeful at best.
Last Starts 28 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 | 30/08/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Samy Camacho | 56.5kg | - | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/07/2026 | - | Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 95 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | GD | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | - | 2-3-5 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/05/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Samy Camacho | 57kg | - | 1-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 57kg | - | 1-1-1-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 8.4L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Carlos Martinez | 47kg | - | 3-4-7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55kg | - | 2-2-4 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | MY | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 55kg | - | 2-6-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Luis Fuenmayor | 47.5kg | - | 1-5-5-6 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54kg | - | 5-8-8 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 87 | $94,000.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Paco Lopez | 53.5kg | - | 3-7-10 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-5 | 8 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Won by a huge margin of close to 8L last start at this venue and will be well suited at the trip. Will go close today.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/07/2026 | - | Claiming 71 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | GD | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 4-2-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Miguel Angel Vasquez | 56kg | - | 2-2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 60 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Christian Maragh | 52.200000047683716kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FT | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55kg | - | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FIRM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 55kg | - | 3-3-3 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | SY | Luis Saez | 54kg | - | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/04/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 11-11-11-11 | 1 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | FT | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | - | 8-6-7 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today. Odds of $6.00 and lacked competitiveness when 4th last run at this venue and facing a stronger group of contenders. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 26/07/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 54.5kg | - | 4-5-5-5 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 93 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | - | 7-8-8-7 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 89 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | - | 7-7-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 81 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1674m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54kg | - | 6-7-6-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Irad Ortiz Jr | 54kg | - | 3-3-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Fair Grounds | 1710m | FT | Jareth Loveberry | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.62 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | FT | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-3-3 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 05/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Horseshoe Indianapolis | 1609m | HEAVY | Jr Marcelino Pedroza | 54.5kg | - | 4-4-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.25L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Pedro Pena
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was dominant when winning by a margin of 4 1/4L last time here and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Coming to a new trainer. Shows good closing speed. Good chance of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/09/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Rasheed Hughes | 56kg | - | 4-6-5-1 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/08/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Nik Juarez | 56kg | - | 10-10-10-11 | 11 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | FM | Nik Juarez | 56kg | - | 7-7-7-6 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Micah J Husbands | 57kg | - | 5-6-7-3 | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 93 | $0.00 | Kentucky Downs | 2414m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | - | 9-9-6-6-6 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | 3U | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1811m | FAST | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $4.80 |
| 8/12 | 11/05/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 94 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | FM | Edgar Morales | 53.5kg | - | 11-12-12-9 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dictated terms in front when winning by 4L last start here and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Marcos Meneses is a bonus but challenged by a tougher grade. Follow the money.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | - | Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | SY | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/08/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FT | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-7 | 5 |
| 19L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | SY | Jose C Ferrer | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 55kg | - | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Charlie Marquez | 55.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FIRM | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-2 | 1 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 73 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 5-4-5 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | - | 5-6-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 1-2-5-5 | 2 |
| 29.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 74 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3-5 | 3 |
| 9L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 65 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1674m | FT | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | - | 8-8-7-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 10/12 | 03/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FAST | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | - | 11-12-12-11 | 10 |
| 16.6L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Pedro Monterrey, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break of 33 weeks. Bold effort when winning last run at Tampa Bay Downs and getting better in recent performances. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 235 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 6-4-3-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 5-5-5-3 | 11 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 6-5-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Carlos Martinez | 45.5kg | - | 5-4-7 | 7 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 5-7-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start here but testing ability against stronger contenders. Looks a nice proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | - | Claiming 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | - | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/06/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | - | Claiming 67 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | - | Claiming 63 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samuel Marin | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | - | Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Samy Camacho | 56kg | - | 4-3-2 | 7 |
| 7L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 61 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Samy Camacho | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 4L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 10 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | GD | Fernando Jara | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 57 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Luca Panici | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Daniel Centeno | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-9 | 9 |
| 30.5L | $13.00 |