Tampa Bay Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
ARKHIPOV (8) missed the placings first up recently but was not too far from the winner when fifth over 1710m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Blinkers on and strips fitter. Sure to go well. AMERICAN DIRECTION (5) was in the firing line all the way and fought on for third last start over 1207m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt), making it two minor placings in a row. Looks well placed this line-up so expect another big run. PACIFIC STANDARD (11) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) over 1207m after being in contention all the way. Should race just off the speed despite the wide draw. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. POWER OF WILL (4) returned from a spell seven-and-a-half weeks ago when he was in contention on the bend before being beaten 2.75 lengths into fourth over 1609m at this track. Fitter so expect a better run this time. Something for the Multiples: ST. EMILION (3)
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on November 22 over 1710m, 28 len behind Uncle's Gold with 54.5kg at $18.90. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 22/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $85,496.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:42.87 | 5-7-7 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $18.90 |
Jockey: Kleiner A. Mejias
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 7 at Finger Lakes on August 20 over 1207m, 39 len behind Cadillacjoe carrying 54.5kg at $6.80. First up last campaign 8th of 10 at Saratoga Inner Turf on August 30 2024 over 1710m, 12 len behind Scythian with 54kg at $16.10. Needs more time.
Last Starts 199 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 20/08/2025 | 355 | MDN 3U | $50,543.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | Keiber J Coa | 54.5kg | 1:10.84 | 3-7-7 | 2 |
| 39.9L | $6.80 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $138,249.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | 1:43.28 | 4-6-8 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $16.10 |
Jockey: Antonio A. Gallardo
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 5th of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 14 over 1207m, 12 len behind Creed's Vision carrying 55.5kg at $12.50. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Presque Isle Downs on August 5 over 1207m, 9 len behind Souper Forces with 54.5kg at $3.70. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 157 | MDN 4U | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 55.5kg | 1:09.05 | 6-7-5 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $12.50 |
| 9/10 | 10/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Adam Beschizza | 54.5kg | 1:33.84 | 10-9-9 | 7 |
| 19.1L | $44.49 |
| 2/8 | 24/08/2025 | 19 | MDN 3U | $25,581.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1609m | FM | Kevin Gonzalez | 52.5kg | 1:36.14 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 05/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $46,512.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Victor Severino | 54.5kg | 1:09.60 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/5 | 15/07/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $45,872.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Victor Severino | 54.5kg | 1:11.49 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.30 |
Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 56kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 54-day let-up. First-up after three months 4th of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Tiz Freedom with 55.5kg at $10.90. Previously second-up 9th of 12 at Turfway Park on January 4 2025 over 1609m, 12 len behind Pnutbutter Whiskey carrying 54.5kg at $21.09. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 55 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 | 11/01/2026 | 95 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 1-3-4 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $10.90 |
| 8/10 | 08/10/2025 | 31 | MDN 3U | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1811m | Good | C Lanerie | 54.5kg | 1:50.89 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $56.15 |
| 10/11 | 07/09/2025 | 46 | MDN 3U | $259,939.00 | Kentucky | 2112m | FM | Lanfranco Dettori | 55kg | 2:06.82 | 6-10-10 | 3 |
| 17.9L | $19.01 |
| 3/8 | 23/07/2025 | 28 | MDN 3U | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 2012m | FM | Sheldon Russell | 53.5kg | 2:03.28 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/13 | 25/06/2025 | 51 | HCP14 F 3 | $19,800.00 | Osmangazi At Bursa Aw | 1300m | Neutral | Recep Ketme | 56kg | 1:22.34 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $6.65 |
| 12/14 | 05/05/2025 | 17 | COND4 F 3 | $24,878.00 | Osmangazi At Bursa | 1400m | Good | Mustafa Cicek | 56kg | 1:22.52 | - | 4 |
| 30.2L | $15.25 |
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 56kgs
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At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 7 len behind Alrasikh carrying 55.5kg at $54.40. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on February 5 over 1646m, 16 len behind Kid Kaos carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. One of the roughies.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Angel Morales | 55.5kg | 1:43.96 | 8-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $54.40 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 4U | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | Angel Morales | 55.5kg | 1:43.27 | 1-3-3 | 4 |
| 16.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Wesley Ho | 55.5kg | 1:10.80 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $15.10 |
| 8/9 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Wesley Ho | 55.5kg | 1:43.52 | 1-4-8 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $56.20 |
| 4/10 | 13/12/2025 | 122 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,988.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Angel Morales | 55kg | 1:38.99 | 5-4-4 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $57.20 |
| 10/10 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Weston Hamilton | 54kg | 1:02.97 | 5-10-10 | 9 |
| 13.5L | $54.20 |
Jockey: Ronaldo Rodriguez
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming second last of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 13 over 1408m, 20 len behind Fly Commander carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Second run from a spell ran last of 12 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 28 over 1207m, 23 len behind Dancing Bill with 51.5kg at $33. Doesn't rate well enough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 4U | $28,090.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Good | Kleiner A Mejias | 51.5kg | 1:11.96 | 6-11-12 | 5 |
| 23.3L | $33.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 310 | MDN CLM 4U | $28,531.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:24.92 | 1-5-8 | 9 |
| 20.1L | $5.60 |
| 5/6 | 09/04/2025 | 39 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose E Vargas | 50kg | 1:25.31 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 14.8L | $5.70 |
| 5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,103.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sarah Hess | 51.5kg | 1:38.59 | 2-4-5 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $6.30 |
| 5/6 | 24/01/2025 | 9 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,710.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Good | Elijah Greenidge | 51.5kg | 1:12.30 | 5-5-5 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $8.90 |
| 7/7 | 15/01/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $70,968.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Skyler Spanabel | 53.5kg | 0:56.56 | 5-6-7 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $33.30 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56kgs
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Second-up. Promising on debut held ground to the line 2nd of 12 at Saratoga Turf on June 6 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Asbury Park with 53.5kg at $23. Returned from break 5th of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on January 17 over 1710m, 3 len behind Pitkin carrying 56kg at $5.50. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 225 | MDN 4U | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:40.62 | 9-7-5 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 06/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $155,521.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | Good | Manuel Franco | 53.5kg | 1:45.34 | 4-2-2 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Sara Hess
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 4th of 9 at this track on January 2 over 1710m, 6 len behind Willpowered carrying 55.5kg at $42.40. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1710m, 9 len behind Three Percent with 55.5kg at $27.70. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 5-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $27.70 |
| 4/9 | 02/01/2026 | 194 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sarah Hess | 55.5kg | 1:43.52 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $42.40 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $59,098.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Elijah Greenidge | 51.5kg | 1:40.48 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 18.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/05/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $87,500.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | R Bracho | 53.5kg | 1:33.73 | 4-3-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $32.80 |
| 6/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $87,500.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | R Bracho | 54kg | 1:33.35 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 6.0L | $23.20 |
Jockey: Betty Jo Williams
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 14 over 1207m, 3 len behind Creed's Vision with 55.5kg at $8.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1710m, 4 len behind Three Percent carrying 55.5kg at $10.10. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 15 | MDN 4U | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | B J Williams | 55.5kg | 1:09.05 | 7-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | B J Williams | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 9-4-3 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2026 | 18 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | B J Williams | 55.5kg | 1:36.11 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.40 |
| 4/8 | 24/12/2025 | 25 | MDN 3U | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:22.50 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 15.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 16 | MDN 3U | $83,969.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 55.5kg | 1:10.99 | 7-1-2 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/11/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 3U | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 55kg | 1:44.26 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 12.0L | $21.33 |