Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Optional Claiming
ROCKIES BALBOA (6) ran below expectations last time at Churchill Downs (Dirt), finishing tenth and beaten 18 lengths starting at $2.96. Finds an easier assignment and can turn things around. STAR OF THE GUN (8) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.1 lengths from the winner in third over 1408m at this track after being prominent at the bend. Has the class to take this out. SIMO AT THE BIG A (1) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1207m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ACTION DELIGHT (4) turned in a much better run at his second appearance last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Progressing well and is among the chances.
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on November 14 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind My Boy Stan with 54.5kg at $4.40. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on November 1 over 1308m, 30 len behind Solitude Dude carrying 54.5kg at $4.40.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | MDN CLM 2 | $64,122.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | 1:12.78 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:16.40 | 1-6-7 | 8 |
| 30.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $106,545.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Good | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:05.36 | 1-3-4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $10.50 |
Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Gone Astray out of Roaring Showers.
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Echo Town out of Tiz Maie's Day.
Jockey: Miguel Vasquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, second last of 8 at this track on September 27 over 1207m, 20 len behind Wootun carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on November 8 over 1408m, 6 len behind Langvad carrying 54.5kg at $31.60.
Last Starts 35 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 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:25.96 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $31.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:11.25 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Girvin out of Amberspatriot.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 47 day let-up. Most recently 10th of 12 at Churchill Downs on October 26 over 1207m, 18 len behind Stradale with 54kg at $2.96. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Keeneland on October 4 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Local Knowledge with 54kg at $8.43.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 3-7-10 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $2.96 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.23 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.43 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:10.76 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $20.42 |
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 7th of 9 at this track on November 8 over 1408m, 14 len behind Langvad with 54.5kg at $22.50.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:25.96 | 7-4-7 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $22.50 |
Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on November 8 over 1408m, 1.1 len behind Langvad carrying 54.5kg at $26.90. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on November 1 over 1609m, 12 len behind Bull By The Horns with 54.5kg at $40.80.
Last Starts 35 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 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:25.96 | 9-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.1L | $26.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:38.76 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $40.80 |
| 3/10 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $80,670.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Good | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:24.29 | 5-3-3 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $11.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $51,988.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Good | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:17.68 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,171.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Elijah Greenidge | 51.5kg | 1:13.16 | 9-8-6 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $91.70 |