Gulfstream Park Race 14 - Curlin Florida Derby Presented By Hill 'N' Dale Farms At Xalapa Stakes
COMMANDMENT (4) made it three wins in a row last time out when he scored by 0.3 lengths over 1710m in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at this track (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on current form he is good enough to take this out. CHIEF WALLABEE (2) was responsible for a solid effort last time out when second in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at this track (Dirt) over 1710m, beaten 0.3 lengths. Cherry-ripe now. Big chance to score. NEARLY (6) went fast early over 1710m in the G3 Holy Bull Stakes at this track (Dirt) last time and defied all challengers to score by 6 lengths. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of testing his rivals. THE PUMA (8) is a last-start winner three weeks ago, scoring by 0.8 lengths over 1710m at Tampa Bay Downs. One of the main contenders.
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 56kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.5 len at this track January 10 over 1408m defeating The Puma with 55.5kg at $3.50. Second-up sat on the pace when 2nd of 9 at this track in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on February 28 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Commandment carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 49 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:43.33 | 4-2-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:23.35 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 56kgs
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Having second run back today. Freshened for 49 days. Last run raced on the pace when 2nd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs in LR on February 7 over 1710m, 4 len behind Renegade with 55.5kg at $49.20. At only start last preparation held ground to the line 3rd of 7 at Delta Downs in LR on November 26 over 1509m, 4 len behind Oscar's Hope carrying 55.5kg at $6.20. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 49 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 | 07/02/2026 | 73 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 3-2-2 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $49.20 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 67 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,672.00 | Delta Downs | 1509m | Fast | Hector Isaac Berrios | 55.5kg | 1:32.83 | 4-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.20 |
| 1/4 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,679.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:40.84 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $82,171.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:17.86 | 3-1-1 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 0:58.55 | 5-3-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 56kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 6 len at this track LR January 3 over 1609m defeating Roger That Dana with 53.5kg at $1.50. Last start favourite; won by a 0.3 len at this track G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes February 28 over 1710m defeating Chief Wallabee carrying 55.5kg at $3.40. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/02/2026 | 56 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 6-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 63 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 1:38.23 | 6-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $183,206.00 | Churchill Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jaime A Torres | 54kg | 1:24.63 | 7-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.49 |
| 4/12 | 04/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:10.23 | 6-5-4 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.63 |
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 56kgs
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On a three run winning streak. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently scored a big 6 len win at this track G3 Holy Bull Stakes January 31 over 1710m defeating Bravaro with 54.5kg at $2.70. Before that scored a big 5 len win at this track January 2 over 1408m defeating Confessional carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. Rates highly. Big chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $392,297.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:44.52 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/4 | 02/01/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 55.5kg | 1:22.88 | 4-1-1 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 27 | MDN 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54.5kg | 1:10.86 | 5-1-1 | 7 |
| 9.3L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $129,376.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1308m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 54kg | 1:16.30 | 4-6-6 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.62 |
Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 56kgs
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Last start ran on from midfield and scored a big 6 len win at this track March 1 over 1811m defeating Hawk with 55.5kg at $5. Before that second last in a small field at this track on January 2 over 1408m, 9 len behind Nearly with 55.5kg at $11.50. Hard to have on recent performances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/03/2026 | 58 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1811m | Good | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:52.56 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/01/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $128,550.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:22.88 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:38.10 | 2-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.30 |
| 3/7 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $87,023.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:02.92 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/09/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $114,679.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 0:54.97 | 4-4-7 | 4 |
| 8.8L | $23.30 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 0:57.08 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 56kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Tampa Bay Downs G3 Tampa Bay Derby March 7 over 1710m defeating Further Ado with 55.5kg at $8.40. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs in LR on February 7 over 1710m, 6 len behind Renegade carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 21 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 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $561,798.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:43.23 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $8.40 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:23.35 | 8-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |