Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
SCOPE (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1710m at this track after being in the firing line on the bend. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BELIEVEIN (2) did a good job on debut last start when a close fifth at this track (Turf) over 1609m. Has loads of upside and can measure up. JETER (3) is on debut. By Nyquist and is out of the B H Cox stable. Respect any positive move in betting. STRUCK GOLD (6) is back after a break of ten weeks. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1710m at Woodbine. Can kick off with a bold showing.
Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Independence Hall out of Into Oblivion. Likely to need the run.
Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 5th of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Doctrine carrying 55.5kg at $9.60. Expected to be more prominent this time.
Last Starts 33 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 | 03/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:34.07 | 5-4-5 | 8 |
| 1.6L | $9.60 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by Nyquist out of Panther Hit. Expected to be above average.
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by American Pharoah out of Not Ready. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: John Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on December 26 over 1710m, 4 len behind No Pressure carrying 54.5kg at $3.20. The race before that 4th of 11 at Aqueduct on November 15 over 1710m, 3 len behind A Little At First with 54kg at $1.76. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 41 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 | 26/12/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:40.24 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2025 | 43 | MDN 2 | $129,771.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:43.45 | 5-8-4 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.76 |
| 4/10 | 03/10/2025 | 47 | G2 OPEN 2 | $305,810.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:42.63 | 9-9-4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $16.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:46.07 | 1-2-D1 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Woodbine November 30 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Mad World carrying 53.5kg at $5.50. On debut fourth in a small field at Woodbine November 13 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Voodoo Doll carrying 53.5kg at $19.25. Solid top-three proposition.
Last Starts 67 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 | 30/11/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $175,725.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1710m | Fast | Rafael Manuel Hernandez | 53.5kg | 1:47.48 | 1-2-4 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $175,725.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1207m | Fast | Jose Luis Campos | 53.5kg | 1:11.79 | 4-6-4 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $19.25 |
Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. First start 7th of 9 at Churchill Downs on November 1 over 1408m, 19 len behind Commandment with 54kg at $25.93. Returned from break 4th of 9 at this track on January 10 over 1710m, 19 len behind Thunderously carrying 55.5kg at $10.50. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 26 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 | 10/01/2026 | 70 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:45.87 | 7-5-4 | 4 |
| 19.0L | $10.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | J R Leparoux | 54kg | 1:24.63 | 3-8-7 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $25.93 |