Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
JAMALAMADINGDONG (5) appeals as a leading chance after finishing 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m last start, beaten 7.3L. THIRSTED (10) has been consistent, placing 3rd over 1609m here last time and finishing 2nd two runs back. NEO ZAPPER (7) has placed in two of his last five and was 3rd over 1609m three starts ago. MO BEACH TIME (3) has also placed recently, running 3rd over 1646m two starts back. GUN POLICY (2) was 4th at this track last start. Several others are lightly raced or resuming.
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Win Win Win on debut for Jose Francisco D'Angelo. Draws barrier 1 with Cipriano Gil to ride. Worth monitoring for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado
Weight: 54kgs
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Improved to 4th of 8 last start at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 29 Mar, beaten 12.3L at $12 after settling back. Previous run finished 7th of 7 over 1408m at the same track, beaten 48L at $21. Drops back in trip and draws barrier 2. Needs to find more but can improve with further experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Huber Villa Gomez | 54kg | - | 6-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | FT | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | - | 5-7-7 | 7 |
| 48L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Sara Hess
Weight: 54kgs
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Drops back in trip after finishing 7th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs over 1710m on 27 Mar, beaten 12L at $34. Ran 3rd two starts back over 1646m, though well held by Albus. Yet to win from 8 starts but has placed once this season. Can improve with the distance drop.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sara Hess | 54kg | - | 5-5-3-4 | 9 |
| 12L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | 03 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FAST | Sara Hess | 54kg | - | 1-1-3-3 | 3 |
| 15.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | FT | Betty Jo Williams | 54kg | - | 9-9-7-7 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | GD | Betty Jo Williams | 54.5kg | - | 10-10-10-10 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 82 | $0.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | FT | Betty Jo Williams | 54kg | - | 4-2-2 | 3 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FAST | Betty Jo Williams | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2025 | - | MDN Optional Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Ellis Park | 1106m | GD | Betty Jo Williams | 54kg | - | 2-3-3 | 8 |
| 6.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2025 | - | Stakes 77 | $0.00 | Prairie Meadows | 1106m | GD | Betty Jo Williams | 52.5kg | - | 7-7-5 | 4 |
| 13L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Angel Serpa
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Valiant Minister out of Sunny Suprise makes his debut for Pablo R. Torres. Draws barrier 4 with Angel Serpa to ride. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: Alonso Quinonez
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 3rd of 8 after racing on speed at Tampa Bay Downs over 1207m on 29 Mar, beaten 7.3L with 55kg at $4.20 behind My Boy Star. Has placed twice from four starts, including a 2nd at Gulfstream Park on debut. Drops 1kg and draws better today. Can feature with further improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 80 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Siggy Golibrzuch | 55kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
| 9/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Siggy Golibrzuch | 55kg | - | 2-3-5 | 8 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 54kg | - | 6-4-4 | 9 |
| 11.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 78 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | FT | Jesus M Rios | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Curlin trained by Juan Arriagada. Makes his debut here with Israel O. Rodriguez booked to ride. Watch for any positive signs from this well-bred newcomer.
Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez
Weight: 51kgs
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Placed 3rd three starts back at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m, beaten 6L at $16 behind Instability. Last two runs have been below that level, finishing 6th on both occasions, most recently over 1609m on 18 Apr. Drops 3kg in weight and back in trip here. Has place claims if he can recapture earlier form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | - | 6-6-6-5 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | - | 1-1-2-3 | 2 |
| 11L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | GD | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | - | 3-4-5-4 | 1 |
| 6L | $16.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 76 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | GD | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 7-7-5 | 2 |
| 6L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN Special Weight 84 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 4-4-3 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | FT | Jose C Ferrer | 54kg | - | 3-2-2 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FIRM | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 2-2-2 | 7 |
| 1.25L | $3.20 |
| 2/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 79 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | FT | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FAST | David Boraco | 53.5kg | - | 5-5-4 | 9 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Cajun Breeze on debut for Kathleen O'Connell. Draws barrier 8 with Samuel Marin to ride. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.
Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Catholic Boy on debut for Leslielyn N. Hardesty. Draws barrier 9 with Jose C. Ferrer to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Gaddiel A. Martinez
Weight: 54kgs
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Placed 3rd last start at Tampa Bay Downs over 1609m, beaten 4.8L behind Timshel after racing on speed. Finished 2nd three runs back in a similar grade, just 0.3L off Megacles at $6.50. Drops 503m in trip and draws wider this time. Consistent at this level and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 77 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 2-2-2-3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/04/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 54kg | - | 1-1-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 74 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN Claiming 75 | $0.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | - | 4-3-4-5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/5 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN Claiming 69 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1308m | FT | Manuel Franco | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 83 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Flavien Prat | 54kg | - | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN Special Weight 81 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1207m | FM | Dylan Davis | 54kg | - | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | 02 | $0.00 | Aqueduct | 1408m | FAST | Ruben Silvera | 54kg | - | 2-2-6 | 5 |
| 19.35L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Three Rules on debut for Robert G. Smith. Draws barrier 11 with Marcos Meneses to ride. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.