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Gulfstream Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming

CAPTCHA (4) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1710m at this track, beaten only 1.5 lengths after being prominent at the corner. Nicely placed to take this out. SIMO (5) has switched yards since finishing ninth a week-and-a-half ago over 1609m at this track. Expecting a bright start for the new mentor. EXCUSES (1) showed good pace over 1673m at this track (Synthetic) last time and dug deep to score by 0.3 lengths. Tackling a more suitable race so he is sure to prove hard to beat. CRYPTONYM (2) is coming off a last-start fifth, beaten 17 lengths, over 1710m at this track. Strong top-three chance.

Race Time:5:50 PM
Friday, January 2, 2026
Track:Fast
Weather:cloudy
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1673m
1
Silk
Excuses (1)23x6224241
Trainer: Amador Merei Sanchez 12 mths 11: 1-3-1

Jockey: Luca Panici

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay H
Sire: INSTAGRAND (USA)
Dam: EENIE MEENIE MINEY (USA)
Dam's Sire: Uncle Mo

Stats

Prize Money$81,185.00
Avg $$7,380.45
Win %9.09%
Place %45.45%
Career11: 1-3-1
Track7: 1-2-0
Distance4: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist7: 1-3-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm1: 0-1-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic5: 1-2-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run won by a 0.3 len at this track November 15 over 1673m defeating Ski Bum with 54.5kg at $2.90. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on October 25 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Big Bob carrying 54.5kg at $6.

Last Starts 48 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/715/11/202521MDN CLM 3U$44,275.00Gulfstream Park1673mFastEmisael Jaramillo54.5kg1:41.701-1-15
  • 1. Excuses
  • 2. Ski Bum
  • 3. Capt'n Pike
0.3L$2.90
4/1125/10/202535MDN CLM 3U$44,140.00Gulfstream Park1710mFMReyluis Gutierrez54.5kg1:41.755-2-410
  • 1. Big Bob
  • 2. Seawise
  • 3. Flag Officer
2.9L$6.00
2/1020/09/202521MDN CLM 3U$40,520.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastReyluis Gutierrez54.5kg1:43.421-2-21
  • 1. Cryptonym
  • 2. Excuses
  • 3. Leroy Brown
6.0L$2.50
4/930/08/202528MDN CLM 3U$44,961.00Gulfstream Park1710mFMEdgar Perez53.5kg1:41.187-2-47
  • 1. The Great Oscar
  • 2. Six Fortyfive
  • 3. Big Bob
2.0L$3.60
2/802/08/202541MDN CLM 3U$44,961.00Gulfstream Park1710mFMMarcos Meneses53.5kg1:41.082-2-23
  • 1. Sigan Viendo
  • 2. Excuses
  • 3. Flag Officer
4.8L$3.80
2/722/06/202544MDN CLM 3U$41,213.00Gulfstream Park1006mFastMarcos Meneses53.5kg0:58.072-5-26
  • 1. Catalina Cree
  • 2. Excuses
  • 3. Protest
0.8L$1.50
2
Silk
Cryptonym (2)2246192435
Trainer: D C Hurtak (USA)12 mths 27: 1-6-3

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez

Weight: 56kgs

5 yo Dark Bay/Brown G
Sire: HELLO BROADWAY (USA)
Dam: BOSSBABYGIRL (USA)
Dam's Sire: Take Charge Indy

Stats

Prize Money$100,453.00
Avg $$3,720.48
Win %3.70%
Place %37.04%
Career27: 1-6-3
Track22: 1-6-3
Distance20: 1-4-3
Tr / Dist24: 1-4-3
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic22: 1-6-3

Comments

Last start 5th of 8 at this track on December 6 over 1710m, 17 len behind Peacethrustrength carrying 56kg at $12.20. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on November 21 over 1673m, 3 len behind Will Of A Warrior with 53kg at $4.20.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/806/12/202515CLM 3U$37,519.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastH Karamanos56kg1:43.877-6-56
  • 1. Peacethrustrength
  • 2. Captcha
  • 3. Il Alchemysta
17.5L$12.20
3/821/11/202514CLM 3U$37,405.00Gulfstream Park1673mFastLuis Fuenmayor53kg1:43.278-6-32
  • 1. Will Of A Warrior
  • 2. Il Alchemysta
  • 3. Cryptonym
3.1L$4.20
4/1007/11/202512CLM 3U$42,748.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastJ Ferrer56kg1:44.079-8-43
  • 1. Maktub
  • 2. Simo
  • 3. Always True
3.5L$12.90
2/826/10/20257CLM 3U$37,291.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastJ Ferrer56kg1:42.918-1-24
  • 1. Wrecking Ball
  • 2. Cryptonym
  • 3. Last Run
1.3L$3.90
9/1119/10/202529CLM 3U$47,184.00Gulfstream Park1710mFMJ Ferrer56kg1:40.0911-11-99
  • 1. Tall Story
  • 2. Trackster
  • 3. Change At Jamaica
8.4L$28.10
1/1020/09/20257MDN CLM 3U$40,520.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastJ Ferrer56kg1:43.426-1-15
  • 1. Cryptonym
  • 2. Excuses
  • 3. Leroy Brown
6.0L$7.30
3
Silk
Mega Don (3)x7321468x7
Trainer: Jose Pinchin 12 mths 10: 1-1-1

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay H
Sire: BUCCHERO (USA)
Dam: MEGA FORTUNE (USA)
Dam's Sire: Paynter

Stats

Prize Money$42,544.00
Avg $$4,254.40
Win %10.00%
Place %30.00%
Career10: 1-1-1
Track9: 1-1-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic9: 1-1-1

Comments

Second run back. First-up after five months ran last of 7 at this track on November 28 over 1106m, 8 len behind Adios Mate with 54.5kg at $9.20. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on February 7 over 1006m, 4 len behind Red Candy Apple with 53.5kg at $8.60.

Last Starts 35 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/728/11/2025159CLM 3U$37,405.00Gulfstream Park1106mFastJose E Morelos54.5kg1:04.597-7-76
  • 1. Adios Mate
  • 2. G Speedy
  • 3. Gemstone Warrior
8.3L$9.20
8/822/06/202535CLM 3U$43,546.00Gulfstream Park1106mFastJose E Morelos54.5kg1:04.028-7-84
  • 1. To Monarch
  • 2. Rusty Pistol
  • 3. Cajun's Cookin
10.5L$18.00
6/718/05/202530CLM 3$56,250.00Gulfstream Park1006mFastJose E Morelos53.5kg0:56.907-6-63
  • 1. Dios Will
  • 2. Cajun's Cookin
  • 3. Hollywood Mayhem
6.5L$16.80
4/818/04/202530CLM 3$52,716.00Gulfstream Park1106mFastJose E Morelos53.5kg1:02.718-5-43
  • 1. Neshume
  • 2. Nervana
  • 3. El Mayo
8.0L$17.20
1/719/03/202521MDN CLM 3$40,128.00Gulfstream Park1006mFastJose E Morelos53.5kg0:58.265-3-13
  • 1. Mega Don
  • 2. R Money Moves
  • 3. Cajun's Cookin
0.1L$7.90
2/626/02/202519MDN CLM 3$40,258.00Gulfstream Park1106mFastJose E Morelos53.5kg1:04.535-3-26
  • 1. Attestation
  • 2. Mega Don
  • 3. R Money Moves
0.5L$9.20
4
Silk
Captcha (4)6x66162
Trainer: J Garoffalo (USA)12 mths 6: 1-1-0

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut G
Sire: AUTHENTIC (USA)
Dam: GRANDTESSA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Grand Slam

Stats

Prize Money$27,865.00
Avg $$4,644.17
Win %16.67%
Place %33.33%
Career6: 1-1-0
Track2: 0-1-0
Distance2: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good1: 1-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 0-1-0

Comments

Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 8 at this track on December 6 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Peacethrustrength carrying 54.5kg at $2.10. The run before that 6th of 10 at Aqueduct on November 7 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Bay Of Bengal carrying 54.5kg at $42.87.

Last Starts 27 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/806/12/202529CLM 3U$37,519.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastTyler Gaffalione54.5kg1:43.874-1-28
  • 1. Peacethrustrength
  • 2. Captcha
  • 3. Il Alchemysta
1.5L$2.10
6/1007/11/202542HCP 3U$88,550.00Belmont At The Big A1609mFMSamuel Marin54.5kg1:36.891-4-61
  • 1. Bay Of Bengal
  • 2. Gene And Jude
  • 3. Prove
3.6L$42.87
1/726/09/202530MDN CLM 3U$32,263.00Meadowlands1710mGoodSamuel Marin53.5kg1:42.493-1-15
  • 1. Captcha
  • 2. Redemption Speight
  • 3. T V Man
2.5L$3.90
6/1027/08/202532MDN CLM 3U$85,271.00Saratoga1710mFMJose Lezcano53.5kg1:42.067-6-69
  • 1. Prove
  • 2. Battle Drum
  • 3. Reteko
7.6L$14.00
6/926/07/2025190MDN CLM 3U$84,098.00Saratoga1710mFMRicardo Santana Jr54kg1:41.614-6-63
  • 1. Hedge The Risk
  • 2. Suspiciously Named
  • 3. Battle Drum
11.5L$8.90
6/917/01/2025-MDN CLM 3$77,419.00Gulfstream Park1673mFastReyluis Gutierrez53.5kg1:41.258-6-61
  • 1. What Me Worry
  • 2. Bakers Street
  • 3. Back In The Saddle
4.6L$23.50
5
Silk
Simo (5)1x533x029
Trainer: Kathleen O'Connell (USA)12 mths 7: 1-1-2

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut G
Sire: KHOZAN (USA)
Dam: BELLA VINCENZA (USA)
Dam's Sire: Biondetti

Stats

Prize Money$59,808.00
Avg $$8,544.00
Win %14.29%
Place %57.14%
Career7: 1-1-2
Track5: 1-1-1
Distance1: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-1-0

Comments

At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on December 21 over 1609m, 14 len behind Steelin Bases carrying 54.5kg at $20.20. Before that made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 10 at this track on November 7 over 1710m, 0.5 len behind Maktub carrying 54.5kg at $7.10.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/1121/12/202544CLM 3U$47,473.00Gulfstream Park1609mFMSamy Camacho54.5kg1:33.118-9-96
  • 1. Steelin Bases
  • 2. Jurisprudence
  • 3. Try To Make Cents
14.3L$20.20
2/1007/11/202527CLM 3U$42,748.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastSamy Camacho54.5kg1:44.075-1-25
  • 1. Maktub
  • 2. Simo
  • 3. Always True
0.5L$7.10
10/1011/10/2025168ALLOW OCLM 3U$65,449.00Gulfstream Park1408mSPJose E Morelos53.5kg1:23.1410-8-102
  • 1. Keep On Moving
  • 2. Lou The Body
  • 3. Miami Frank
17.7L$22.30
3/626/04/202529ALLOW OCLM 3$84,665.00Tampa Bay Downs1308mFastSonny Leon53.5kg1:16.094-3-34
  • 1. Here Comes Francis
  • 2. Shadow Factor
  • 3. Simo
13.5L$13.90
3/728/03/202533HCP 3$60,222.00Gulfstream Park1609mFastL Panici53.5kg1:38.407-4-31
  • 1. Formulate
  • 2. Possum
  • 3. Simo
3.5L$4.80
5/523/02/202579ALLOW 3$86,957.00Gulfstream Park1408mFastL Panici53.5kg1:23.565-5-52
  • 1. Rookie Card
  • 2. Joey Muscles
  • 3. Latch The Hatch
8.8L$23.00
6
Silk
Relator (6)218x650x94
Trainer: Antonio Sano (@North America)12 mths 8: 1-1-0

Jockey: David Egan

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay H
Sire: THOUSAND WORDS (USA)
Dam: TREEDOM (USA)
Dam's Sire: Forestry

Stats

Prize Money$56,016.00
Avg $$7,002.00
Win %12.50%
Place %25.00%
Career8: 1-1-0
Track6: 1-1-0
Distance2: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0
1st Up3: 0-1-0
2nd Up3: 1-0-0
Firm1: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic7: 1-1-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track on November 15 over 1106m, 7 len behind Takecareofbusiness carrying 53.5kg at $78.40. Last start 4th in a small field at this track on December 11 over 1106m, 7 len behind Maitre D carrying 54.5kg at $15.70.

Last Starts 22 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/611/12/202526CLM 3U$47,473.00Gulfstream Park1106mFastDavid Egan54.5kg1:03.783-6-45
  • 1. Maitre D
  • 2. Adversary
  • 3. Coffee At K J's
7.0L$15.70
9/915/11/2025133ALLOW OCLM 3U$87,023.00Gulfstream Park1106mFastMarcos Meneses53.5kg1:03.144-9-92
  • 1. Takecareofbusiness
  • 2. Send Cash
  • 3. Mr Narcissistic
7.9L$78.40
10/1005/07/202529CLM 3U$55,046.00Gulfstream Park1106mFastM A Vasquez54.5kg1:03.521-10-107
  • 1. Boundfortrouble
  • 2. Mackor
  • 3. Sneaky Sneaky
20.3L$15.20
5/706/06/202520ALLOW 3$90,202.00Gulfstream Park1673mFastEdgar Perez55kg1:40.501-3-57
  • 1. Iron Hand
  • 2. I Know I Know
  • 3. Krioyo
11.3L$24.20
6/617/05/2025133LR OPEN 3$117,188.00Gulfstream Park1006mFMRajiv Maragh53.5kg0:54.654-6-62
  • 1. Most Handsome
  • 2. Ortley Avenue
  • 3. Mati Gol
7.8L$19.70
8/904/01/202536LR OPEN 3$201,613.00Turfway Park1308mFastEmisael Jaramillo53.5kg1:17.862-6-87
  • 1. Coming In Hot
  • 2. Touchy
  • 3. Up To No Good
28.3L$12.30
7
Silk
Heaven's Champion (7)6165090
Trainer: Blake Kelly 12 mths 7: 1-0-0

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut H
Sire: MSHAWISH (USA)
Dam: SIBERIAN IRIS (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Excelebration

Stats

Prize Money$38,885.00
Avg $$5,555.00
Win %14.29%
Place %14.29%
Career7: 1-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good1: 1-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at Laurel on November 16 over 1710m, 19 len behind Latin Rebel with 54.5kg at $10.70. The start before that 9th of 12 at Delaware Park on October 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Kaladin carrying 53.5kg at $4.50.

Last Starts 47 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
10/1016/11/202545HCP 3U$43,573.00Laurel Park1710mFMMartin Chuan54.5kg1:43.887-3-1010
  • 1. Latin Rebel
  • 2. Maupansant
  • 3. Basic Miles
19.2L$10.70
9/1202/10/202540CLM 3U$32,110.00Delaware Park1609mFMJg Torrealba53.5kg1:36.546-5-99
  • 1. Kaladin
  • 2. Latin Rebel
  • 3. Max Swagger
7.7L$4.50
10/1023/08/20258ALLOW 3U$139,535.00Colonial Downs1609mFMD E Centeno53.5kg1:35.0710-10-105
  • 1. Jack's Legend
  • 2. Twain
  • 3. Wheneveruremember
17.3L$18.50
5/515/08/202530HCP 3U$44,961.00Delaware Park1609mFastAlexander Crispin53kg1:39.883-3-52
  • 1. Cardinale
  • 2. Bolt From Above
  • 3. Warrior Wayne
13.0L$5.00
6/816/07/202539ALLOW 3$110,092.00Colonial Downs1609mFMMartin Chuan55.5kg1:34.968-6-67
  • 1. Antisocial
  • 2. English Law
  • 3. Runner Eyes
15.3L$13.30
1/907/06/202556MDN CLM 3U$43,546.00Delaware Park1609mGoodMartin Chuan54kg1:39.176-1-15
  • 1. Heaven's Champion
  • 2. Souper Crunchy
  • 3. Hidden Motive
2.3L$2.50
8
Silk
Bobby Bob (8)8124577698
Trainer: Antonio Sano (USA)12 mths 16: 1-3-1

Jockey: Jesus Rios

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Grey/Roan G
Sire: CONSTITUTION (USA)
Dam: HARD NOT TO LIKE (CAN)
Dam's Sire: Hard Spun

Stats

Prize Money$88,817.00
Avg $$5,551.06
Win %6.25%
Place %31.25%
Career16: 1-3-1
Track7: 1-1-0
Distance6: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist6: 1-1-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic6: 1-1-0

Comments

Last start eased back early on 8th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on December 12 over 1408m, 18 len behind Homer Jones with 53.5kg at $12.60. The race before that second last of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on December 3 over 1207m, 12 len behind Hendrickson carrying 53.5kg at $8.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
8/1012/12/20259CLM 3U$29,096.00Tampa Bay Downs1408mFastD E Centeno53.5kg1:23.448-8-84
  • 1. Homer Jones
  • 2. Breath Deeply
  • 3. Party Hardy
18.5L$12.60
9/1003/12/202518CLM 3U$29,096.00Tampa Bay Downs1207mFastMarcos Meneses53.5kg1:12.053-10-910
  • 1. Hendrickson
  • 2. Love Hate
  • 3. K Paz
12.3L$8.00
6/715/11/20258CLM 3U$37,405.00Gulfstream Park1609mFastEdwin Gonzalez54.5kg1:39.674-4-65
  • 1. Accelerate Me
  • 2. He's A Daredevil
  • 3. Guys Trip
12.8L$3.50
7/1007/11/202535CLM 3U$42,748.00Gulfstream Park1710mFastEdgard J Zayas54.5kg1:44.076-5-78
  • 1. Maktub
  • 2. Simo
  • 3. Always True
8.0L$10.20
7/903/10/202514CLM 3U$47,401.00Gulfstream Park1673mFastSamy Camacho54.5kg1:40.166-8-74
  • 1. Dime Papi
  • 2. Eton
  • 3. The Great Oscar
13.5L$8.80
5/619/09/202512CLM 3U$61,162.00Gulfstream Park1673mFastReyluis Gutierrez54.5kg1:40.382-4-52
  • 1. Conquering King
  • 2. Rashid
  • 3. Oasis Prince
8.3L$12.40

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