Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
LIGHT FURY (5) scored when resuming last start at this track (Synthetic) over 1673m after he was in contention on the bend. Has a very good record over today's journey with 10 wins from 20 starts. Leading contender. CORTA FUEGO (3) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1673m at this track, beaten 5 lengths. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. HOTTAKEJAKE (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1673m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. MAKTUB (6) turned in a modest performance when fifth last time out over 1710m at this track, beaten 4 lengths, after a win at this track at the previous outing. Finds a suitable race and can figure prominently.

Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1673m, 5 len behind Light Fury with 55kg at $2.80. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Jayhawk carrying 56.5kg at $6.20. Will be charging home late.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 34 | CLM 4U | $42,213.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 55kg | 1:39.91 | 11-4-2 | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/9 | 15/03/2026 | 28 | CLM 4U | $50,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Pietro Moran | 56.5kg | 1:42.97 | 5-7-5 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.20 |
| 4/8 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Joe Bravo | 56.5kg | 1:35.47 | 8-8-4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $99,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 53kg | 1:42.55 | 5-6-6 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $9.60 |
| 1/7 | 28/12/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Joe Bravo | 54.5kg | 1:39.12 | 7-5-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.40 |
| 8/11 | 04/12/2025 | 32 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 54.5kg | 1:34.04 | 10-10-8 | 10 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1673m, 5 len behind Light Fury with 56kg at $7.20. The race before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Navy Cross with 56kg at $9.20. Might just find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $42,213.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:39.91 | 9-3-3 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $7.20 |
| 7/11 | 29/03/2026 | 24 | CLM 4U | $37,921.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 56kg | 1:43.36 | 10-9-7 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.20 |
| 2/7 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $37,921.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 56kg | 1:41.44 | 6-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 56kg | 1:43.77 | 4-5-1 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $38,516.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 55kg | 1:42.96 | 11-7-3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $31.10 |
| 3/12 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $40,359.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 55kg | 1:40.09 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.50 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months won by 5 len at this track April 18 over 1673m defeating Corta Fuego with 55kg at $8.70. Previously second-up scored a big 6 len win at this track November 3 2024 over 1673m defeating Cupid's Dude with 56kg at $5.40. Can go on with it. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/04/2026 | 71 | CLM 4U | $42,213.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Eric Cancel | 55kg | 1:39.91 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.70 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $33,524.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52.5kg | 1:12.31 | 8-7-7 | 5 |
| 105.3L | $16.90 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 56kg | 1:41.67 | 2-8-10 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $9.30 |
| 7/7 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $50,536.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54kg | 1:42.53 | 1-7-7 | 2 |
| 25.3L | $25.10 |
| 4/11 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,221.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:42.91 | 1-1-4 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/10 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,096.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:40.26 | 2-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on March 29 over 1710m, 4 len behind Navy Cross with 55kg at $30.40. The race before that won by 2.25 len at this track February 14 over 1673m defeating Warrior Wayne with 56kg at $3.30. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/03/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $37,921.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | L Panici | 55kg | 1:43.36 | 6-6-5 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $30.40 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $34,950.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | L Panici | 56kg | 1:42.30 | 8-2-1 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 23/01/2026 | 43 | CLM 4U | $36,622.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:44.08 | 7-3-2 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 11/12/2025 | 34 | CLM 3U | $55,130.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | 1:43.27 | 5-8-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $58.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $42,748.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:44.07 | 7-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $12.60 |
| 4/9 | 26/09/2025 | 40 | CLM 3U | $42,813.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:44.47 | 8-5-4 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $11.60 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on April 11 over 1673m, 4.5 len behind Fly Erik Fly with 57kg at $8.60. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 9 at this track on March 15 over 1710m, 3 len behind Jayhawk with 56kg at $11.90. Likely to find them too smart.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/04/2026 | 27 | CLM 3U | $48,035.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 57kg | 1:40.96 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.60 |
| 7/9 | 15/03/2026 | 29 | CLM 4U | $50,562.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:42.97 | 4-9-7 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $11.90 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 23 | CLM 4U | $57,061.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 56.5kg | 1:34.47 | 9-9-7 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $25.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/01/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $59,791.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | SP | Luis Saez | 56kg | 1:15.51 | 7-8-8 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $30.30 |
| 5/6 | 02/01/2026 | 36 | CLM 4U | $64,275.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:42.41 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 4.1L | $8.20 |
| 6/9 | 27/11/2025 | 55 | HCP 3U | $61,069.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:39.73 | 8-7-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $14.60 |

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently won by 5 len at this track March 29 over 1673m defeating Bobby Bob with 56kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th of 10 at this track on March 8 over 1673m, 5.5 len behind Backonthechaingang with 56kg at $6.10. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 42 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 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $34,410.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:41.93 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 08/03/2026 | 31 | CLM 4U | $39,326.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 56kg | 1:40.59 | 6-2-4 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.10 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 46 | CLM 4U | $44,223.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:34.15 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $10.10 |
| 1/11 | 21/12/2025 | 176 | CLM 3U | $47,473.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 54.5kg | 1:33.11 | 9-1-1 | 11 |
| 0.8L | $14.40 |
| 8/9 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $48,212.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54.5kg | 1:42.36 | 6-2-8 | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 3/11 | 07/06/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $48,212.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 54kg | 1:35.75 | 6-2-3 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.80 |