Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Leinster Melody Of Colors S. Stakes
LENNILU (1) is a solid performer who finished off last campaign with a seventh over 1006m in the G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar Turf (Turf) at her latest appearance five months ago. Goes very well when fresh from a spell with two wins from two starts so she is sure to prove tough to beat. I LOVE GIRAFFES (8) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1006m at this track (Turf) five weeks ago. Has plenty of upside and can win again. SECANE (5) settled well back last start and never threatened when seventh over 1408m in the G3 Forward Gal Stakes at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) seven weeks ago. Can bounce back. VIABLE ASSET (3) scored last start at this track (Turf) to make it two wins from two starts this campaign. Drawn to enjoy a good run on the speed. Not to be discounted.

Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 56kgs
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Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at Del Mar Turf in the G1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint October 31 over 1006m, 5 len behind Cy Fair with 54kg at $9.90. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.1 len Gulfstream Park LR September 6 over 1207m defeating Finding Strength with 55kg at $2.40. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 142 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 | 31/10/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN 2 | $1,522,070.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:56.02 | 3-6-7 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $9.90 |
| 1/9 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,679.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Jonathan Ocasio | 54kg | 0:54.97 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2025 | 80 | LR OPEN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 55kg | 1:10.72 | 2-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 3/23 | 18/06/2025 | 39 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1005m | Good Firm | Luis Saez | 58kg | 0:59.65 | 2-4-3 | 13 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 10/05/2025 | 34 | LR OPEN F 2 | $156,250.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Luis Saez | 55kg | 0:56.42 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 06/04/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $143,770.00 | Keeneland | 905m | SP | Luis Saez | 54kg | 0:52.32 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Horacio Karamanos
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park in LR on March 14 over 1207m, 22 len behind Mythical with 54.5kg at $24.40. The race before that won by 1.3 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather January 30 over 1106m defeating Golden Beach carrying 54.5kg at $9.90. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 14/03/2026 | 43 | LR OPEN F 3 | $175,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:09.40 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 22.3L | $24.40 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2026 | 57 | ALLOW F 3 | $80,717.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | H Karamanos | 54.5kg | 1:02.98 | 2-1-1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.90 |
| 6/8 | 04/12/2025 | 32 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 54kg | 0:56.01 | 1-7-6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $8.80 |
| 3/5 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | HCP F 2 | $53,435.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 0:57.01 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 11/11 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN F 2 | $304,414.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 55kg | 1:22.95 | 11-9-11 | 1 |
| 40.5L | $56.80 |
| 1/9 | 13/09/2025 | 27 | MDN CLM F 2 | $53,517.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 54.5kg | 0:56.43 | 6-1-1 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $8.60 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, came from midfield and won by 1.5 len at Gulfstream Park January 8 over 1207m defeating Eileen's A Warrior with 55.5kg at $4.10. Last time out won by 2 len at this track February 26 over 1006m defeating Chucky's Ride with 54.5kg at $5.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 49 | HCP F 3 | $59,914.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 0:55.02 | 7-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.20 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:12.78 | 4-2-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.10 |

Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len at Gulfstream Park All Weather November 16 over 1106m defeating Spinelli with 54.5kg at $3.20. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on July 27 over 1106m, 1.5 len behind Rileytole carrying 53.5kg at $2.30. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/11/2025 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM F 2 | $87,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:03.57 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2025 | 47 | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 0:56.93 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/07/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 53.5kg | 1:05.30 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Jorge Ruiz
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when won by 1.3 len at Colonial Downs Turf September 5 over 1106m defeating The Magic Ofmovies carrying 54kg at $13.10. Must be included.
Last Starts 198 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 | 05/09/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54kg | 1:02.52 | 8-5-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, won ran on from midfield and won by 0.8 len at this track February 14 over 1006m defeating Delightful Darling carrying 55.5kg at $9.50. Well-placed to keep the 100% record intact.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MDN F 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Katie Davis | 55.5kg | 0:55.67 | 5-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Gulfstream Park January 3 over 1308m, 5 len behind Hollen Drive with 55.5kg at $7.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.3 len Gulfstream Park November 30 over 1207m defeating Once And Floral carrying 54.5kg at $4.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM F 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:19.35 | 2-1-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 30/11/2025 | 107 | MDN F 2 | $106,870.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | SP | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:11.52 | 3-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/5 | 15/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Reyluis Gutierrez | 53.5kg | 0:59.51 | 5-2-3 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $1.40 |

Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park in LR on January 1 over 1609m, 31 len behind Haute Diva carrying 53.5kg at $7.80. When resuming last campaign 3rd of 7 at Monmouth Park on June 1 over 905m, 2.75 len behind Dee's On Dow with 53.5kg at $10.80. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 80 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 | 01/01/2026 | 67 | LR OPEN F 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:39.94 | 3-6-6 | 5 |
| 31.3L | $7.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN F 2 | $140,030.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54kg | 1:25.31 | 1-1-1 | 10 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2025 | 44 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $608,828.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Jamie Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:35.97 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $51.09 |
| 2/11 | 21/08/2025 | 40 | MDN F 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:11.29 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2025 | 41 | MDN F 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | SP | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:10.94 | 5-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $21.60 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $81,649.00 | Monmouth Park | 905m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 53.5kg | 0:53.21 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $10.80 |