Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Allowance Optional Claiming
DRY POWDER (2) raced on the speed from the outset when resuming last start and finished third, beaten 6 lengths, over 1408m in Listed grade at Laurel (Dirt). Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. MACANGA (1) returned from a spell five weeks ago when she was beaten 17 lengths into seventh over 1710m at Gulfstream Park Turf. The engagement of John R Velazquez is a positive move. Strips fitter and can feature. VELVET VORTEX (3) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing sixth over 1408m at this track (Dirt) 11 weeks ago which was the only run of that prep. Has scored first-up from a spell before. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. One of the main contenders. HER TOWN (4) raced on the speed from the outset and went to score by 2.25 lengths last time over 1408m at this track (Dirt). Not to be discounted.

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up today. Last outing ran last of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 6 over 1710m, 17 len behind Sweet Rebecca carrying 55kg at $14.80. At only start last preparation tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at Laurel Turf on November 21 over 1106m, 2.25 len behind Mizoula carrying 56kg at $9.40. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 77 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $125,535.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:39.73 | 3-7-7 | 3 |
| 17.0L | $14.80 |
| 6/9 | 21/11/2025 | 378 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $83,206.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Julio A Hernandez | 56kg | 1:02.56 | 2-3-6 | 8 |
| 2.4L | $9.40 |
| 7/8 | 08/11/2024 | 27 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $266,362.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:34.84 | 4-2-7 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.10 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2024 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $289,017.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | FM | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:47.47 | 2-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.10 |
| 9/10 | 14/09/2024 | 43 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $514,706.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | Lane J Luzzi | 55.5kg | 2:15.28 | 1-1-9 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/08/2024 | 41 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $614,439.00 | Saratoga | 1911m | FM | John R Velazquez | 55kg | 1:54.92 | 1-5-5 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Laurel in LR on February 14 over 1408m, 6 len behind Passage East carrying 56kg at $3.40. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Aqueduct on May 1 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Cassiar with 55.5kg at $10.20. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 14/02/2026 | 105 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $285,307.00 | Laurel Park | 1408m | Fast | X Perez | 56kg | 1:24.00 | 2-3-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | 42 | G1 OPEN FM 3U | $3,053,435.00 | Del Mar | 1811m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55kg | 1:48.07 | 8-7-8 | 10 |
| 15.3L | $26.30 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | 32 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $1,529,052.00 | Parx | 1710m | Fast | Antonio Fresu | 55.5kg | 1:42.85 | 4-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.70 |
| 1/13 | 19/08/2025 | 31 | LR OPEN F 3 | $310,078.00 | Parx | 1673m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:40.59 | 4-1-1 | 11 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/4 | 19/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN F 3 | $764,526.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 53.5kg | 1:50.23 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 21.5L | $12.10 |
| 2/5 | 22/06/2025 | 52 | LR OPEN F 3 | $194,401.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jose Lezcano | 54.5kg | 1:35.94 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.90 |

Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last in a small field at this track on December 28 over 1408m, 18 len behind Beyond Belief with 53.5kg at $2.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.8 len at Fairgrounds February 15 2025 over 1207m defeating Velvet Devil with 54.5kg at $3.60. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 74 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 | 28/12/2025 | 206 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $88,821.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:23.33 | 2-6-6 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 05/06/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 54.5kg | 1:38.27 | 4-1-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 4/7 | 07/04/2025 | 51 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $191,693.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Good | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:17.88 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $2.11 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $88,567.00 | Fairgrounds | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:09.86 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 53-day let-up. First-up after two months won by 2.25 len at this track January 18 over 1408m defeating Blueberry Hill with 55kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Churchill Downs on November 12 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Speighter Woman carrying 54.5kg at $5.46. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/01/2026 | 67 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:25.12 | 4-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/11/2025 | 26 | CLM FM 3U | $125,191.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54.5kg | 1:24.17 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.46 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2025 | - | MDN CLM FM 3U | $117,199.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55kg | 1:12.59 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $19.22 |

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55kgs
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Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Aqueduct in the LR November 22 over 1408m, 3.5 len behind Khali Magic with 55.5kg at $11.06. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Saratoga July 23 over 1308m, 24 len behind All Class carrying 55.5kg at $8.60. Others rate better.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $190,840.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1408m | SP | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:23.84 | 3-6-4 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $11.06 |
| 2/7 | 08/11/2025 | 26 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $125,191.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 56kg | 1:36.12 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $8.73 |
| 4/9 | 13/10/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $76,104.00 | Finger Lakes | 1710m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:46.70 | 2-2-4 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.08 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | 38 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:38.23 | 3-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2025 | 185 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $175,841.00 | Saratoga | 1308m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55.5kg | 1:16.98 | 2-9-9 | 8 |
| 24.6L | $8.60 |
| 3/9 | 19/01/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $135,484.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Sofia Vives | 56kg | 1:38.79 | 7-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $28.75 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
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Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after three months didn't finish the race at Turfway Park January 21 over 1609m. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Churchill Downs on May 18 over 1811m, 3 len behind Windy Walk with 56kg at $2.61. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 50 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 | 21/01/2026 | 74 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $158,445.00 | Turfway Park | 1609m | Fast | Vincent Cheminaud | 54.5kg | 1:41.43 | 6-7-PU | 7 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $458,015.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 54.5kg | 1:09.56 | 1-4-6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $40.19 |
| 1/8 | 05/10/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $198,777.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:27.29 | 2-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.95 |
| 9/11 | 30/08/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $310,078.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55kg | 1:15.53 | 5-7-9 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $13.67 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2025 | 40 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Axel Concepcion | 55.5kg | 1:42.77 | 4-2-6 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/06/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $208,398.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:35.13 | 3-1-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.64 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last outing 3rd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on February 5 over 1646m, 5.5 len behind Flowers For Me with 54kg at $4.80. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at Laurel Turf on October 19 over 1609m, 5 len behind Amie's Symphony carrying 54.5kg at $13.20. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 109 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:41.92 | 6-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/10 | 19/10/2025 | 79 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $90,974.00 | Laurel Park | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54.5kg | 1:36.72 | 4-6-7 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $13.20 |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 54.5kg | 1:42.77 | 2-6-4 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $6.60 |
| 1/5 | 28/06/2025 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $85,537.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Fast | Pascacio Lopez | 53kg | 1:38.76 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.10 |
| 4/9 | 05/06/2025 | 61 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $171,073.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:38.27 | 9-5-4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $13.90 |
| 5/6 | 05/04/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $319,489.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:50.67 | 6-5-5 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $11.10 |