Gulfstream Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Starter Optional Claiming
CALL THE BULLPEN (5) was an impressive winner last time over 1609m at this track (Turf), leading throughout and putting 6 lengths on her rivals. Sure to take some stopping again. GREATEST (8) started at $3.30 last time and ran below expectations, finishing seventh and beaten 5 lengths at this track (Turf) over 1609m. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. NEW LIFE (3) went forward last start over 1609m at this track (Turf) and held on well for second, beaten 2.75 lengths. Looks well placed so expect another big run. IMPERIA BLUE (6) was beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth in a 1609m contest at this track last time out. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Shaun Bridgmohan
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 54-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Laurel on December 13 over 1207m, 14 len behind Yes Picnic carrying 54kg at $3.30. The start before that ran last in a small field at Finger Lakes in LR on November 10 over 1207m, 23 len behind Victory Hall carrying 54.5kg at $4.25. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 54 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 | 13/12/2025 | 33 | CLM F 2 | $52,910.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Sheldon Russell | 54kg | 1:14.68 | 4-4-6 | 6 |
| 14.1L | $3.30 |
| 5/5 | 10/11/2025 | 39 | LR OPEN F 2 | $68,702.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | SP | A S Worrie | 54.5kg | 1:12.97 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 23.0L | $4.25 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | MDN CLM F 2 | $65,749.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:12.34 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $1.86 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2025 | 35 | MDN F 2 | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Jose Antonio Gomez | 54kg | 1:42.99 | 3-3-6 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $8.49 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:12.28 | 5-8-8 | 6 |
| 29.9L | $5.20 |

Jockey: Jose Zerpa
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently came from midfield and won by 2.5 len at this track December 24 over 1673m defeating Rosie Dozie with 54.5kg at $5.90. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on November 30 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Jumping Julia carrying 54.5kg at $6.60. Facing a stiffer assignment this time.
Last Starts 43 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 | 24/12/2025 | 24 | MDN CLM F 2 | $44,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose Zerpa | 54.5kg | 1:41.70 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/7 | 30/11/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM F 2 | $44,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jose Zerpa | 54.5kg | 1:43.74 | 4-2-4 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.60 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM F 2 | $44,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose Zerpa | 54.5kg | 1:43.63 | 5-8-4 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $7.80 |
| 9/9 | 03/10/2025 | 49 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,517.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:42.15 | 8-9-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $7.40 |
| 7/7 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 53.5kg | 1:24.97 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 42.5L | $39.30 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 3 len behind Reina Del Viento with 54.5kg at $13.30. The start before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.75 len at this track December 18 over 1609m defeating Nyfive carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. Going well. Leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | HCP F 3 | $62,780.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 1-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 62 | MDN CLM F 2 | $52,067.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | David Egan | 53.5kg | 1:37.36 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 17/10/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM F 2 | $51,750.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:29.45 | 4-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM F 2 | $51,988.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:42.94 | 1-4-6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/11 | 05/09/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,517.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:43.24 | 3-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $24.50 |
| 6/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $54,264.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 53.5kg | 0:57.11 | 5-7-6 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start favourite; won by 6 len at this track January 9 over 1609m defeating Niecey carrying 55.5kg at $2.60. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1509m, 8 len behind Laigina carrying 54.5kg at $2.80. Another win is on the cards.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM F 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:35.87 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 04/12/2025 | 34 | MDN OCLM F 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:29.59 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,272.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:35.65 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 92 | MDN F 2 | $57,382.00 | Meadowlands | 1006m | Good | Samuel Marin | 53kg | 0:58.66 | 6-5-4 | 8 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2025 | 20 | MDN F 2 | $72,630.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Good | Samuel Marin | 53kg | 0:58.99 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $81,649.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53kg | 0:59.06 | 5-4-3 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Last start got back early 5th of 10 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Reina Del Viento carrying 54.5kg at $10. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on November 23 over 1673m, 7 len behind One Sweet Girl carrying 53.5kg at $1.80. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 46 | HCP F 3 | $62,780.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 9-8-5 | 7 |
| 3.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/11/2025 | 43 | HCP F 2 | $53,435.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:41.65 | 3-3-4 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM F 2 | $63,927.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:40.95 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $1.90 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Good | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:36.25 | 5-8-6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $19.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,517.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:43.24 | 11-3-3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |

Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since winning by 1.3 len this track November 14 over 1673m defeating Why carrying 53.5kg at $2.10. On debut second of 9 at this track October 18 over 1673m, 3.5 len behind Slewty Princess with 54.5kg at $11.90. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM F 2 | $51,908.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:43.13 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $44,140.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:42.35 | 9-4-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $11.90 |

Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on January 8 over 1609m, 5 len behind Reina Del Viento carrying 54.5kg at $3.30. The race before that ran on from midfield and won by 2.25 len at Tampa Bay Downs November 22 over 1609m defeating Mappy carrying 54kg at $1.80. Nicely placed to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/01/2026 | 47 | HCP F 3 | $62,780.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 10-9-7 | 8 |
| 5.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/10 | 22/11/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM F 2 | $41,221.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 54kg | 1:38.84 | 6-2-1 | 9 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 52 | MDN F 2 | $129,376.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:48.37 | 9-10-10 | 8 |
| 40.5L | $8.95 |
| 4/11 | 31/08/2025 | 28 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:35.34 | 1-5-4 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.19 |
| 7/12 | 03/08/2025 | 43 | MDN F 2 | $155,039.00 | Ellis Park | 1710m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:40.86 | 1-5-7 | 5 |
| 5.1L | $17.58 |
| 7/12 | 21/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $143,079.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:04.14 | 11-9-7 | 8 |
| 15.6L | $4.23 |