Tampa Bay Downs Race 6 - Ocala Breeders' Sales Sophomore S. Stakes
BEST MINET YET (3) Found another gear when winning by 6L last start around here and was a debutant last start. First race for a new trainer. Should muster plenty of early toe. Should be in the finish. MAYKOMOTION (1) Set the pace to win by a margin of just over 6L last time at the track and can save some energy from the draw. Fights on bravely so consider. HARD TALK (7) Came on strongly when 3rd last start around here but facing stiffer opposition. Good to see Marcos Meneses is jumping on. Live winning chance. LEFTNATEAWALKIN (5) Backing up quickly. Came in 4th last start at this track. Looking for an improved run. In good racing form this campaign. Can be competitive.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Set the tempo to win by a margin of just over 6L last time here and has drawn the rails. Should come to hand quickly. Will be fighting out the finish.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | John R Velazquez | 54kg | - | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-3 | 5 |
| 9L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Won easily by 6L last start at this venue and having second race start. First start for a new trainer. Expecting to settle positively. Good tough competitor that can be supported.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 66 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | FT | Sonny Leon | 54kg | - | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 6L | $3.70 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't attack the line when 9th last start at Gulfstream Park but matched against a less competitive field. Junior Alvarado rates highly but coming back in trip. Can run into the placings.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FAST | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-2-6 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $29.00 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Allowance 81 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | - | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.80 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 89 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 1-4-7 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 86 | $0.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | FT | Corey J Lanerie | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | FT | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | - | 5-6-6 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Jumped at $14.00 and ran 4th last start around here. Looking for an improved run. In strong racing shape this campaign. Should go very close.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 82 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FAST | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 6L | $22.00 |
| 3/6 | 24/01/2026 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 85 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | - | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/10/2025 | - | Allowance Optional Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Rosario Montanez | 55.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 69 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | FT | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | - | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | FT | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
| 5/7 | 07/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 70 | $0.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1006m | FT | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | - | 3-3-5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at this track but rising in class. Marcos Meneses is a bonus. Showing positive results this campaign. Should progress and will be close.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |