Gulfstream Park Race 2 - Race 2 - Claiming
NERO TULIP (4) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. Looking to emulate his win at this track at the beginning of last prep. Rates highly and should take some beating. SHEAR MAGIC (7) scored narrowly over 1106m at Laurel (Turf) last time out with today's jockey H Karamanos in the irons. Down in the weights this time so he is a leading contender again. RISK FACTOR (1) was safely held when fifth last time out over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Yet to miss the placings in two starts over this course and distance. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time. KING JULIEN (2) was unplaced two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1006m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fourth. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at this track on December 4 over 1609m, 6 len behind Double Neat with 52kg at $15.50. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track November 9 over 1673m defeating Tigre with 52kg at $5.30.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Yolber Torres | 52kg | 1:34.04 | 5-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $15.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/11/2025 | 43 | CLM 3U | $47,328.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52kg | 1:40.12 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $47,401.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Good | Yolber Torres | 52kg | 1:34.53 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,961.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54kg | 1:04.88 | 4-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 08/08/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $52,713.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54kg | 0:57.16 | 6-5-3 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 13/07/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,988.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54kg | 1:03.94 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |

Jockey: Miguel Vasquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on November 15 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Takecareofbusiness with 55kg at $24.20. Second run from a spell 4th in a small field at this track on December 12 over 1006m, 5 len behind Hottakejake with 54.5kg at $3.80.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 27 | CLM 3U | $55,130.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 0:56.37 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/9 | 15/11/2025 | 266 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:03.14 | 2-2-6 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $24.20 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2025 | 52 | CLM 4U | $66,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:02.74 | 2-3-8 | 6 |
| 6.1L | $6.70 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2025 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $156,452.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 0:55.44 | 2-2-6 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $12.40 |
| 1/9 | 01/12/2024 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $92,846.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 0:56.03 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $14.50 |
| 6/12 | 11/10/2024 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $158,960.00 | Keeneland | 1106m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 53.5kg | 1:02.81 | 11-10-6 | 12 |
| 6.1L | $41.69 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at this track on January 1 over 1006m, 7 len behind Sosua Summer carrying 54kg at $38. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on December 12 over 1006m, 8 len behind Hottakejake with 55.5kg at $3.60.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $62,780.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 54kg | 0:56.31 | 7-7-6 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $38.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | CLM 3U | $55,130.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 0:56.37 | 1-6-6 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.60 |
| 4/4 | 29/11/2025 | 70 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $88,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 53kg | 0:56.01 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.70 |
| 4/6 | 20/09/2025 | 41 | LR OPEN 3U | $114,679.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 56kg | 0:56.08 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.10 |
| 4/4 | 10/08/2025 | 408 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,922.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:39.77 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/4 | 28/06/2024 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $84,592.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:01.15 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Micah Husbands
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track August 23 over 1006m, 4 len behind Cruzin Man carrying 55.5kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 2 len this track July 6 over 1006m defeating Mister Iceman with 56kg at $6.20.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/08/2025 | 48 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $88,372.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:56.10 | 1-3-5 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2025 | 63 | CLM 3U | $47,401.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 56kg | 0:56.01 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.20 |
| 8/10 | 04/05/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $50,000.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 55kg | 1:09.73 | 3-5-8 | 10 |
| 7.4L | $66.80 |
| 7/9 | 20/04/2025 | 56 | HCP 3U | $59,105.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 54kg | 1:08.43 | 1-7-7 | 6 |
| 8.8L | $46.20 |
| 5/9 | 23/02/2025 | 532 | HCP 4U | $54,750.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Ana A S Carmona | 53kg | 1:08.76 | 1-2-5 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $58.90 |
| 12/12 | 10/09/2023 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $128,284.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Jose Valdivia Jr | 56kg | 0:55.81 | 2-9-12 | 11 |
| 6.5L | $90.60 |

Jockey: Luca Panici
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on December 19 over 1006m, 13 len behind Rezasrolex carrying 54.5kg at $104.30. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on December 7 over 1408m, 10 len behind Nothingsubtle with 51.5kg at $34.30.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 19/12/2025 | 12 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | L Panici | 54.5kg | 0:54.61 | 5-8-8 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $104.30 |
| 6/8 | 07/12/2025 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 51.5kg | 1:23.34 | 1-7-6 | 8 |
| 10.3L | $34.30 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 69 | CLM 3U | $37,405.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | J Ferrer | 56kg | 1:16.66 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $36.20 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2025 | 29 | CLM 3U | $48,062.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | J Ferrer | 56kg | 0:57.49 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $27.70 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $66,667.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | J Ferrer | 56kg | 1:33.27 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $60.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2025 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,520.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | J Ferrer | 56kg | 1:04.15 | 5-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.70 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on December 26 over 1609m, 10 len behind Risk Tolerance carrying 55kg at $91.80. The race before that second last of 10 at Laurel on November 23 over 1710m, 6 len behind Bookitwithhaddad carrying 56kg at $6.20.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/12/2025 | 33 | ALLOW 3U | $84,992.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 55kg | 1:35.31 | 7-9-7 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $91.80 |
| 9/10 | 23/11/2025 | 37 | HCP 3U | $40,275.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | Good | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:43.97 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $6.20 |
| 5/12 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $41,126.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Wesley Ho | 56kg | 1:43.30 | 11-8-5 | 11 |
| 1.9L | $12.60 |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | ALLOW 3U | $76,453.00 | Laurel Park | 1710m | FM | Wesley Ho | 56kg | 1:42.22 | 5-6-5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $34.10 |
| 4/11 | 21/09/2025 | 49 | HCP 3U | $41,101.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Wesley Ho | 57kg | 1:02.78 | 11-7-4 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $5.30 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2025 | 11 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $27,907.00 | Mountaineer Park | 1408m | FM | Wesley Ho | 54.5kg | 1:22.58 | 7-4-2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 54 day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at Laurel November 15 over 1106m defeating Nancie's Boy with 57kg at $3.50. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 7 at Laurel on September 21 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind War Humor carrying 57kg at $4.20.
Last Starts 55 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 | 15/11/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $39,725.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 57kg | 1:03.09 | 8-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $48,012.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | H Karamanos | 57kg | 1:02.74 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $49,612.00 | Colonial Downs | 1006m | FM | H Karamanos | 56kg | 0:56.46 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/11 | 18/07/2025 | 219 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,930.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Heavy | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:04.34 | 6-7-4 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 9/9 | 11/12/2024 | 17 | MDN 3U | $40,832.00 | Charles Town | 1408m | SP | Carlos Eduardo Lopez | 56kg | 1:28.04 | 7-9-9 | 9 |
| 23.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/11/2024 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,272.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Martinez | 53kg | 1:12.08 | 3-3-4 | 8 |
| 3.3L | $8.30 |

Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after about 18 months ran last of 7 at this track on December 24 over 1673m, 13 len behind Bulldoze carrying 56kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Golden Gate Fields on October 28 2023 over 1609m, 0.5 len behind Tesoro with 56kg at $3.30.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/12/2025 | 510 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56kg | 1:39.95 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2024 | 25 | CLM 3U | $72,197.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:37.84 | 3-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/07/2024 | 30 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $40,602.00 | Pleasanton | 1673m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 55kg | 1:42.47 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,498.00 | Golden Gate | 1710m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56kg | 1:45.11 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $35,933.00 | Golden Gate | 1609m | Fast | Alexander Chavez | 56.5kg | 1:37.69 | 4-4-4 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/04/2024 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $36,098.00 | Golden Gate | 1710m | Fast | Kevin E Orozco | 56kg | 1:44.52 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Edgar Perez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at this track July 28 2024 over 1106m, 3.5 len behind Rezasrolex with 55kg at $3.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track June 28 2024 over 1106m defeating Louie The Sun King with 55kg at $17.50.
Last Starts 530 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 28/07/2024 | 30 | HCP 3 | $66,165.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55kg | 1:03.71 | 2-3-5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/06/2024 | 168 | HCP 3 | $66,465.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 55kg | 1:02.95 | 2-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $17.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/01/2024 | 33 | ALLOW 3 | $86,510.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:02.78 | 4-5-4 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/12/2023 | 16 | HCP 2 | $58,824.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | 0:56.66 | 3-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/11/2023 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,025.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | 1:05.92 | 2-1-1 | 10 |
| 0.8L | $13.90 |
| 4/7 | 04/11/2023 | 35 | MDN 2 | $78,616.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 53.5kg | 1:42.45 | 6-3-4 | 6 |
| 13.5L | $24.40 |