Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
LA CANTERA (11) went forward over 1710m at this track (Turf) last time and held on for second. Can cross and take up a prominent position. Good record at this journey with three wins and two minor placings from seven starts and is right in this. PRETTY LAVISH (7) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1710m at this track (Turf). Finds a suitable race and can play a major role. TURINO (12) has been freshened since being narrowly beaten last time, finishing second over 1609m at this track (Turf). Leading player again. BOJACA BLESSING (8) stuck on well when resuming last start to finish third over 1710m at this track (Turf) after showing good early speed. Placed to advantage and can run a bold race. Something for the Multiples: EQUITAS (6)

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs January 16 over 1408m, 10 len behind Dancing Magic carrying 53.5kg at $4.80. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs December 24 over 1207m, 6 len behind Factorbella carrying 53.5kg at $10.20. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 23 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:24.13 | 8-5-5 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 24/12/2025 | 80 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | 1:10.19 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $10.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $198,777.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:27.29 | 8-5-5 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $15.91 |
| 2/6 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $113,150.00 | Colonial Downs | 1408m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 53.5kg | 1:22.59 | 1-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $32.40 |
| 5/5 | 28/08/2025 | 33 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $114,729.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:10.10 | 4-5-5 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $8.90 |
| 4/7 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:09.25 | 5-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $63.50 |

Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 3 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather January 23 over 1710m defeating Dazzling Cruiser carrying 56kg at $5.40. Second run from a spell 4th of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Maggie Go with 56kg at $17.20. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/02/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:40.83 | 1-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $17.20 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 63 | CLM FM 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 56kg | 1:43.62 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/10 | 21/11/2025 | 89 | OCLM FM 3U | $97,405.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55.5kg | 1:46.30 | 4-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 24/08/2025 | 281 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $177,674.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Fraser Aebly | 56kg | 1:43.70 | 3-3-6 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $5.05 |
| 8/9 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $168,493.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Patrick Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:45.97 | 5-6-8 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $7.35 |
| 5/9 | 26/10/2024 | 105 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $159,971.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Patrick Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:42.94 | 9-6-5 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track in the LR January 10 over 1609m, 7 len behind Souper Zonda carrying 54.5kg at $41.10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at this track October 4 over 1609m, 7 len behind Silver Moonlight with 55.5kg at $5.30. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN FM 4U | $112,108.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:33.32 | 8-9-9 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $41.10 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55kg | 1:39.82 | 6-6-4 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $11.70 |
| 3/7 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $87,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:39.26 | 4-5-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $6.20 |
| 6/8 | 04/10/2025 | 84 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $86,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Good | Rajiv Maragh | 55.5kg | 1:33.65 | 4-6-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $5.30 |
| 5/9 | 12/07/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $87,156.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 56kg | 1:41.03 | 3-7-5 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN FM 3U | $117,188.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 54.5kg | 1:33.51 | 9-4-4 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $5.10 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign second last of 8 at Aqueduct on December 6 over 1207m, 22 len behind Sandy's Garden with 53.5kg at $4.53. First up last campaign 5th of 10 at Aqueduct Turf on October 4 over 1710m, 4 len behind Peak Hype with 54.5kg at $11.39. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 63 | ALLOW FM 3U | $134,763.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 53.5kg | 1:11.07 | 3-7-7 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $4.53 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2025 | 97 | ALLOW FM 3U | $133,942.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Manuel Franco | 54.5kg | 1:42.08 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $11.39 |
| 4/5 | 29/06/2025 | 43 | LR OPEN F 3 | $155,521.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:11.13 | 4-4-4 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $82,305.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:10.24 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |

Jockey: Luca Panici
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 3 len at this track February 22 over 1609m defeating Dazzling Cruiser carrying 56kg at $4.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park All Weather on January 18 over 1673m, 7 len behind Calathea carrying 56kg at $3.40. Take on trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/02/2026 | 35 | CLM FM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | L Panici | 56kg | 1:35.31 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/5 | 18/01/2026 | 21 | CLM FM 4U | $64,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | L Panici | 56kg | 1:39.24 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 100 | MDN OCLM FM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | L Panici | 55kg | 1:40.19 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2025 | 18 | MDN FM 3U | $129,969.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 2213m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 2:21.08 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $5.24 |
| 8/11 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:36.06 | 11-9-8 | 9 |
| 4.8L | $24.40 |

Jockey: Joe Bravo
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1609m, 0.6 len behind Being Betty with 55kg at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Maggie Go carrying 55kg at $4.40. Can improve. Top chance if at her best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 55kg | 1:40.83 | 8-6-3 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 3/11 | 24/01/2026 | 119 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:34.58 | 7-6-3 | 6 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN F 3 | $229,358.00 | Delaware Park | 1811m | Soft | Samuel Marin | 53kg | 1:51.99 | 2-6-7 | 8 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN F 3 | $382,263.00 | Colonial Downs | 1811m | Soft | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:51.28 | 6-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/07/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $229,358.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1609m | FM | Ryan Munger | 54kg | 1:33.51 | 5-6-6 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.90 |
| 2/7 | 29/06/2025 | 44 | LR OPEN F 3 | $158,631.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 52.5kg | 1:42.32 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months held ground to the line 3rd of 10 at this track on February 21 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Wind Flower with 55kg at $9.30. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track June 7 over 1710m defeating Calla with 54kg at $1.90. Even fitter and is an excellent winning 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 | 21/02/2026 | 225 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:39.83 | 3-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.30 |
| 5/5 | 11/07/2025 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $87,156.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 51.5kg | 1:41.64 | 4-4-5 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $8.20 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2025 | 58 | MDN F 3 | $87,092.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 54kg | 1:43.06 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 10/04/2025 | 81 | MDN F 3 | $87,859.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:35.60 | 6-1-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 19/01/2025 | 42 | MDN F 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:42.64 | 2-4-5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $9.60 |
| 3/12 | 08/12/2024 | 49 | MDN F 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:35.55 | 2-9-3 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $74.70 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Not seen since winning by 1.3 len Aqueduct Turf October 18 over 1207m defeating Cynane carrying 54.5kg at $5.67. On debut fourth of 12 at Aqueduct September 20 2024 over 1207m, 6 len behind Boston's Phinest with 54kg at $50. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 30 | ALLOW FM 3U | $167,428.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54.5kg | 1:09.30 | 4-3-1 | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.67 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $125,382.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:08.20 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $17.81 |
| 6/6 | 13/08/2025 | 26 | LR OPEN F 3 | $232,558.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 54.5kg | 1:36.66 | 1-3-6 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $15.20 |
| 6/7 | 18/07/2025 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1106m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:02.12 | 2-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $10.90 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | ALLOW FM 3U | $125,972.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1207m | FM | Christopher Elliott | 52.5kg | 1:08.17 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $19.40 |
| 10/11 | 01/06/2025 | 43 | ALLOW FM 3U | $81,493.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | Good | Fernando Jara | 53.5kg | 1:38.03 | 3-8-10 | 10 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign post a big 5.5 len win. Dundalk All Weather October 24 over 2112m defeating Head To Head with 58.5kg at $9. First up last campaign fourth of 10 at Curragh August 23 over 2011m, 6 len behind Slaney Drive with 58.5kg at $8.50. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 24/10/2025 | 43 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 2:16.53 | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/09/2025 | 19 | MDN F 3U | $20,810.00 | Clonmel | 1911m | YS | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 2:07.46 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2025 | 69 | MDN 3U | $38,680.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 2:11.33 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2025 | 35 | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 2:04.68 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/05/2025 | 32 | MDN F 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Chris Hayes | 57.5kg | 2:07.46 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.83 |
| 3/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | MDN F 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Chris Hayes | 58.5kg | 2:10.96 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1710m, 1.75 len behind Maggie Go with 56kg at $3.80. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 24 over 1609m, 1.5 len behind Being Betty with 56kg at $2.60. Can improve again. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $122,682.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 56kg | 1:40.83 | 4-1-2 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/11 | 24/01/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 4U | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Tyler Gaffalione | 56kg | 1:34.58 | 4-4-5 | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | ALLOW FM 3U | $61,256.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:32.98 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/11/2025 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM FM 3U | $87,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Nik Juarez | 54.5kg | 1:39.94 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.10 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 72 | CLM FM 3U | $54,962.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:33.98 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 2/12 | 21/08/2025 | 35 | CLM FM 3U | $54,264.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 53.5kg | 1:35.25 | 2-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |