Tampa Bay Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Special Weight
DEMOCRACY DEFENDER (9) started at big odds on debut last start but ran a bold race, finishing second and beaten 0.3 lengths over 1509m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Likely improver who should go well. GOLD LIGHT (5) is a promising maiden who looks close to a win, finishing fourth on debut then placing over 1408m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) last time out. Well placed and a great chance to break through. INSTABILITY (3) is a three-year-old colt by Lope De Vega out of Miss Katie Mae set to debut for the Chad C Brown stable. Likely to enjoy a nice run from this favourable draw. Can measure up. Betting crucial. LANDING FORCE (8) has been in the money five times including last start on February 15 when third over 1710m at this track (Turf). Has been in the frame at all four runs at this track. Among the fringe hopes.

Jockey: Richard Mitchell
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 5 over 1006m, 6 len behind Unwritten Rule with 54kg at $4.20. The run before that 5th of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 17 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind He Gone carrying 54kg at $4.60. Nice alley and worth including.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | Good | J Ferrer | 54kg | 0:58.13 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:11.03 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | 126 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:10.49 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $8.90 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Boraco | 53.5kg | 0:56.25 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | 23 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | David Boraco | 53.5kg | 1:12.08 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.10 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,865.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Boraco | 53.5kg | 0:56.05 | 5-4-3 | 9 |
| 1.8L | $59.30 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 11 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 5 over 1006m, 13 len behind Unwritten Rule carrying 54kg at $14.30. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on December 31 over 1609m, 6 len behind Brooklyn Styles with 54kg at $18.40. Has a nice gate but this will test.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 05/02/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | Good | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 0:58.13 | 10-8-8 | 9 |
| 13.8L | $14.30 |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:36.90 | 1-2-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $18.40 |
| 9/11 | 06/12/2025 | 120 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:10.49 | 1-9-9 | 10 |
| 20.4L | $15.20 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $81,395.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Isaac Castillo | 53kg | 0:58.87 | 2-3-4 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Lope De Vega out of Miss Katie Mae having his first start. Likely to come in for support.

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, second last of 8 at this track on February 15 over 1710m, 10 len behind Third Coast with 54kg at $46.40. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | 1:44.78 | 6-7-7 | 5 |
| 10.6L | $46.40 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 4th of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 17 over 1207m, 4 len behind He Gone with 54kg at $5.80. Last start 3rd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 8 over 1408m, 4 len behind Hulkamania with 54kg at $4.20. Key chance expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/02/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:24.58 | 1-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:11.03 | 10-7-4 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.80 |

Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on February 21 over 1609m, 9 len behind Megacles with 54kg at $25.10. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1710m, 9 len behind Gideon with 54kg at $69.60. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,656.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:37.23 | 5-8-8 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $25.10 |
| 5/10 | 04/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:44.23 | 7-4-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $69.60 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | 1:26.83 | 8-7-6 | 8 |
| 27.5L | $33.40 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 7 over 1646m, 19 len behind Emerging Market with 54kg at $40. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1710m, 5 len behind Navigation with 54kg at $17.10. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 20 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Castanon | 54kg | 1:39.11 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 19.5L | $40.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | J Castanon | 54kg | 1:44.40 | 4-3-4 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $17.10 |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 54kg | 1:36.90 | 3-3-2 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $27.60 |
| 4/6 | 06/12/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,424.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Wesley Ho | 55.5kg | 1:09.07 | 3-5-4 | 5 |
| 14.0L | $59.90 |
| 5/7 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | MDN 2 | $48,706.00 | Indiana Downs | 1609m | Fast | J Castanon | 54.5kg | 1:37.40 | 3-4-5 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $9.90 |
| 5/11 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54kg | 1:18.16 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $40.57 |

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track on February 15 over 1710m, 4 len behind Third Coast with 54kg at $12.70. The run before that held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on January 18 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Navigation with 54kg at $29.90. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 20 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 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:44.78 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $12.70 |
| 3/10 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:44.40 | 2-1-3 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $29.90 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 3-1-2 | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.10 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,221.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 54kg | 1:38.55 | 2-3-3 | 9 |
| 5.5L | $5.60 |
| 4/6 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $68,807.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:12.68 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $22.20 |
| 3/5 | 30/08/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $81,395.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:05.87 | 2-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.40 |

Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, held ground to the line 2nd of 10 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 25 over 1509m, 0.3 len behind Vasy with 55.5kg at $26.10. Shows ability and can open the account this time.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | Good | L Panici | 55.5kg | 1:29.45 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $26.10 |

Jockey: Antonio A. Gallardo
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Tom's D'etat out of Heron Watch. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Catalina Cruiser out of Sweet Sugaree. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.