Gulfstream Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Maiden Claiming
EPICO (2) has raced twice. Was sixth on debut then clocked-in 7 lengths from the winner in second last time out over 1207m at this track. Backmarker who gets home hard. Heading the right way and is expected to prove tough to beat. BEST ARTIST (8) finished out of the money two starts back then he settled well back and was beaten 7 lengths when tenth over 1609m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. KY'S LAW (1) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 18 lengths when sixth in a 1673m contest at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Nicely placed to take this out. GRAY ASTRAY (9) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when seventh in a 1006m contest at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake.

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1006m, 6 len behind I C Light with 54.5kg at $61.50. Second-up 6th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1673m, 18 len behind Running On Time with 55.5kg at $26.90. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $56,801.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:41.45 | 5-4-6 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $26.90 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 76 | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | 0:55.50 | 7-3-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $61.50 |
| 7/7 | 06/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | O Gomez | 55.5kg | 1:06.11 | 7-6-7 | 4 |
| 22.8L | $24.12 |

Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on November 29 over 1207m, 23 len behind Global Aviator with 54.5kg at $8.80. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 7 len behind Sweeping Shadow carrying 55.5kg at $4.80. Key chance expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:12.15 | 3-2-2 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:10.71 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 23.5L | $8.80 |

Jockey: Luca Panici
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, ran last of 7 at this track on November 29 over 1106m, 13 len behind Ababajoni carrying 54.5kg at $20.90. Last start second last of 10 at this track on January 4 over 1509m, 14 len behind Bolero Bay carrying 55.5kg at $45.90. Needs plenty of improvement to trouble the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 1:27.68 | 2-9-9 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $45.90 |
| 7/7 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,649.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | 1:03.73 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $20.90 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Cupid out of Storied Lady. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Jorge Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Lexitonian out of Little Miss Ellie. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on December 21 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Italian Wine with 54.5kg at $2.70. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on November 28 over 1006m, 4 len behind Esoooo carrying 54.5kg at $8.30. In the finish last time and is a player.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/12/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:04.62 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 28/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 0:57.24 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $8.30 |
| 8/9 | 02/11/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 2 | $44,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:05.22 | 8-2-F | 8 |
| 99.0L | $9.20 |
| 5/5 | 21/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:42.16 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 33.5L | $20.20 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 10 at this track on January 2 over 1609m, 7 len behind Immortalised carrying 55.5kg at $44.40. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on December 5 over 1509m, 7 len behind Zucchero with 54.5kg at $7.40. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:34.24 | 4-8-10 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $44.40 |
| 6/9 | 05/12/2025 | 27 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 54.5kg | 1:29.20 | 4-7-6 | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.40 |
| 3/10 | 08/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $83,420.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Angel Cruz | 55.5kg | 1:03.41 | 7-7-3 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $8.20 |

Jockey: Mia Nicholls
Weight: 52kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on December 12 over 1308m, 21 len behind Rockies Balboa with 54.5kg at $11.20. Last start raced on the pace before fading 7th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1006m, 8 len behind Fuoco Vivo with 55.5kg at $13.10. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | 34 | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | H Karamanos | 55.5kg | 0:57.62 | 3-4-7 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $13.10 |
| 6/8 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:17.41 | 5-7-6 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $11.20 |

Jockey: David Egan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 7th of 11 at this track on December 7 over 1710m, 7 len behind Laser carrying 53.5kg at $39.70. Win would surprise.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 07/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $52,067.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | H Karamanos | 53.5kg | 1:43.40 | 2-6-7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $39.70 |