Gulfstream Park Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Special Weight
ZAKINTHOS (8) returned from a spell four weeks ago when he was beaten 2.25 lengths into fifth over 1509m at this track. Strips fitter and can feature. GO FOR ROCKET (6) is back after a break of four months. At the last run before the layoff he finished fourth over 1609m at Churchill Downs Turf (Turf). Bold showing expected. HIGH LEVERAGE (7) turned in a moderate effort on debut last start when seventh at this track (Turf) over 1710m, beaten 6 lengths. Capable of much more this time. TIME TO STRIKE (1) resumes from a spell of seven months and is having his first outing under new trainer Mark E Casse. Finished fourth at Saratoga (Dirt) over 1207m at the opening run last time in work.
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at Saratoga Inner Turf August 10 over 1710m, 11 len behind Final Score with 54kg at $4.55. On debut second last in a small field at Saratoga July 12 over 1207m, 14 len behind Curtain Call carrying 54kg at $9.70. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 224 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 | 10/08/2025 | 29 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1710m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 54kg | 1:45.48 | 3-4-7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $4.55 |
| 4/5 | 12/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Manuel Franco | 54kg | 1:10.31 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $9.70 |
Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Twirling Candy out of Miss Red Delicious. Sure to be better for this run.
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Justify out of Niigon's Eclipse. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Curlin out of Achieved. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Mo Forza out of Bacchanalia. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on January 29 over 1710m, 6 len behind Nickel C carrying 55.5kg at $16.10. Expected to do far better this time. Follow up.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | MDN OCLM 3 | $74,738.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:41.96 | 8-3-7 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $16.10 |
Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third race start. Promising on debut 3rd of 8 at Ellis Park Turf on July 6 over 1609m, 2.25 len behind Baytown Dreamer with 54kg at $2.70. Went for a break before returning 5th of 10 at this track on February 22 over 1509m, 2.25 len behind Sheriff Bart with 55.5kg at $3. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/02/2026 | 231 | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:27.91 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Ellis Park | 1609m | FM | Cristian Mauricio Torres | 54kg | 1:35.87 | 5-3-3 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, settled back and ran on when 7th of 10 at Gulfstream Park on February 7 over 1408m, 17 len behind High Camp with 55.5kg at $46.40. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Shaun Bridgmohan | 55.5kg | 1:25.03 | 8-7-7 | 4 |
| 17.8L | $46.40 |