Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
VEKOMA VELOCITY (9) met with solid support last start over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when fourth, beaten 8 lengths. Strong winning chance. SONIC SURGE (1) resumes from a spell of 12 weeks. Could only manage to finish fifth at the latest run over 1207m at Aqueduct (Dirt). Set for a bold return. EPICO (5) remains a maiden after three runs. Had plenty of admirers last time but could only manage to finish fourth over 1106m at Gulfstream Park All Weather (Synthetic). Solid top-three chance on his best figures. ACTION DELIGHT (6) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1710m at Gulfstream Park All Weather, beaten 13 lengths into seventh. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at this track on December 26 over 1609m, 24 len behind Hawk with 54.5kg at $20.40. Others have firmer winning claims.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:38.68 | 6-6-6 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $20.40 |
Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, second last of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 13 over 1006m, 21 len behind Rebel With A Cause with 55.5kg at $21.10. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 13/02/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 0:56.19 | 5-11-10 | 10 |
| 21.9L | $21.10 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 9 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on February 8 over 1106m, 6 len behind Gray Astray carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 7 len behind Sweeping Shadow with 55.5kg at $4.80. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/02/2026 | 36 | MDN CLM 3 | $48,502.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:04.14 | 6-6-4 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 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: David Egan
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on January 22 over 1710m, 13 len behind Forza Azzurri carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on December 12 over 1308m, 22 len behind Rockies Balboa with 54.5kg at $26.80. Watch for a big final furlong.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/01/2026 | 41 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:45.02 | 1-5-7 | 8 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 34 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:17.41 | 8-8-7 | 4 |
| 22.5L | $26.80 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | MDN 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:25.96 | 8-5-4 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $31.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:11.25 | 4-7-7 | 1 |
| 20.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 53kgs
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First-starter by Maclean's Music out of Tiz News. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at this track on December 13 over 1408m, 28 len behind Jackson Hole carrying 54.5kg at $70.30. Second-up ran last of 8 at this track on January 10 over 1408m, 44 len behind Chief Wallabee carrying 55.5kg at $67.10. A top-three finish would surprise.
Last Starts 56 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 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:23.35 | 6-8-8 | 3 |
| 44.8L | $67.10 |
| 7/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Anthony Thomas | 54.5kg | 1:25.10 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 28.0L | $70.30 |
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1207m, 3 len behind My Man Money carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell 4th of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1207m, 8 len behind If I Can Dream with 55.5kg at $2.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 24 | MDN CLM 3 | $37,803.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:13.97 | 4-3-4 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 64 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55.5kg | 1:13.36 | 3-5-5 | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 10/10 | 05/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $114,504.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:11.48 | 9-10-10 | 6 |
| 37.5L | $4.52 |