Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
GIDEON (3) Stormed home to win last time around here. First race for a new trainer. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 2 attempts. Definite winning chance. DISTINCT (4) First up today. Ran on strongly when 3rd beaten by 2 1/4L last run at the track and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Competing in a higher grade. Appears well in this. MEGACLES (7) Put the head down when winning last start at this venue and promising career start. Racing consistently this preparation and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Genuine winning chance. EMPIRE OF GLORY (9) Just missed last start at Gulfstream Park but up against tougher opponents. Displays very good finishing speed. Chance in this field so include in exotics.

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $28.00 and subpar when 7th last run at Gulfstream Park but drawn well. Jockey Samy Camacho and trainer Jose Francisco Dangelo form a proven partnership. Potential to run into a place.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | - | Allowance 84 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 8-8-8-8 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | - | 9-10-10 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | - | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Martina Rojas
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 16 weeks and ran home strongly to win first up last preparation at Presque Isle Downs. Racing for a new trainer. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Stakes 83 | $0.00 | Penn National | 1207m | SY | Martin Chuan | 56kg | - | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 11/10/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | FAST | Martina Rojas | 55.5kg | - | 12-13-13 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | FT | Martina Rojas | 54kg | - | 7-5-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1006m | FT | Martina Rojas | 54.5kg | - | 7-6-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 905m | FT | Martina Rojas | 54.5kg | - | 3-3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Displayed a good turn of foot when winning last time at this track. Coming to a new trainer. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. Will go close today.
Last Starts 44 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 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Pablo Morales | 54kg | - | 4-4-2-1 | 8 |
| 1L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 64 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Pablo Morales | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |

Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Solid run when placing 3rd last run at the track and showing consistent performance in races. Won't be far away during the run. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 65 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 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-4-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-1-4 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 58 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pablo Morales | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Ubardo Casique
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $36.00 and below par when 6th last time around here but up against a less competitive field. Has won 2 from 3 attempts this preparation and good career start. Would rather look at others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 7-7-8-7 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Ubardo Casique | 55.5kg | - | 7-7-1-1 | 3 |
| 1L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Ubardo Casique | 54kg | - | 9-9-7-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: David Delgado
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $36.00 and couldn't stay in touch when 7th last run at this venue but drops back to a suitable grade. Should jump out and bowl along. Needs to find a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Stakes 90 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | David Delgado | 54kg | - | 1-1-6-8 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2-5 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | David Delgado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 1L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 70 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 62 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | GD | Daylor Berrios Lopez | 55kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 3 |
| - | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 63 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | FT | Leslie Mawing | 55kg | - | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | FAST | Eduardo Gallardo | 53.5kg | - | 5-7-7 | 8 |
| 23.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Got the upper hand late when winning last start at this venue and putting a tidy record together. Producing consistent results since coming back from a spell. Has a good chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 2-2-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 68 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Rosario Montanez | 54kg | - | 6-7-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FT | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $43.00 struggled with the pace when 6th last run here and stepping up to a higher level. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | - | 4-6-7-7 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 61 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | FT | Betty Jo Williams | 54.5kg | - | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1106m | FT | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | FAST | Betty Jo Williams | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.75L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 64 | $0.00 | Canterbury Park | 905m | FT | Victor Santiago | 53.5kg | - | 7-7 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Just missed last start at Gulfstream Park but up against a more competitive field. Finishes off strongly. Should definitely be in your exotic bets.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 72 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | - | 6-5-6-3 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | - | Starter Optional Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | - | 6-6-7-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pablo Morales | 53.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 8 |
| - | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/11/2025 | - | Stakes 94 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1609m | FT | Kendrick Carmouche | 54.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5 | 4 |
| 33.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Stakes 85 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | FT | Martin Chuan | 54kg | - | 7-7-6-5 | 7 |
| 7L | $29.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | Stakes 79 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1509m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 53.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FT | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | - | 7-7-7 | 2 |
| 8L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/06/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | FT | Angel R Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |