Gulfstream Park Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Claiming
VIKING SUN (9) is racing well without winning. Last start finished fifth, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1673m at this track (Synthetic). Sure to go well. REDHOTNOTBOTHERED (4) was leading on the turn and fought on to finish second over 1106m at this track (Synthetic) at his latest appearance. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Best figures should see him run well. NEOSTAR (3) raced on the pace last start and lifted strongly to hold third, beaten 5 lengths, over today's journey at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). Taking on a better field but he is capable of running another bold race. STRATEGIC WARRIOR (7) is a three-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Mark E Casse. By Not This Time from Warrior Hall. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1106m, 5.5 len behind Ambassador Blue carrying 57kg at $6.30. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 7 at this track on December 18 over 1106m, 1.3 len behind Sniper Jack carrying 56kg at $4.50. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 34 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 | 18/04/2026 | 71 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 57kg | 1:03.53 | 5-5-4 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $6.30 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 15 | MDN OCLM 4U | $71,327.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 0:56.57 | 6-7-7 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.30 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 4U | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:03.82 | 6-3-3 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,193.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:03.59 | 3-3-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | 308 | MDN CLM 3U | $51,908.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 1:04.00 | 5-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 10/01/2025 | 28 | MDN 4U | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:55.21 | 8-8-8 | 2 |
| 15.5L | $57.90 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 55kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 12 over 1006m, 6 len behind General Bradley carrying 55.5kg at $42.10. Second-up ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 24 over 1609m, 8 len behind Laudable with 55.5kg at $11.40. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 24/04/2026 | 12 | MDN CLM 3 | $64,047.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:34.47 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $11.40 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | M A Vasquez | 55.5kg | 0:56.58 | 4-7-6 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $42.10 |

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 57kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on April 25 over 1106m, 5 len behind R Winchester carrying 52kg at $3.50. The race before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 25 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Itza Teamster carrying 56.5kg at $24.40. Expected to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/04/2026 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marvin Fernandez | 52kg | 1:03.95 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | Alex Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 0:56.85 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $24.40 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Alex Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:35.63 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $33,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:10.49 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $21.80 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:10.80 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $11.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 225 | MDN 3U | $83,969.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.99 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $92.70 |

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 2nd of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1106m, nose behind Ambassador Blue carrying 57kg at $3. Before that 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on February 26 over 1207m, 0.4 len behind Brick City with 56kg at $3.60. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/04/2026 | 51 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 57kg | 1:03.53 | 1-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/02/2026 | 35 | MDN CLM 4U | $54,208.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:12.37 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 87 | MDN CLM 4U | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 56kg | 1:03.82 | 5-2-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/10/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $49,619.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | K Navarro | 55kg | 1:06.09 | 3-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.65 |
| 2/7 | 13/10/2025 | 27 | MDN 3U | $49,619.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | K Navarro | 55kg | 1:12.52 | 5-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.35 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $49,847.00 | Finger Lakes | 1207m | Fast | K Navarro | 55kg | 1:12.66 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.30 |

Jockey: Edgar Perez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Neolithic out of Lateen. Betting can tell the tale.

Jockey: Jonathan Ocasio
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on March 27 over 1207m, 7 len behind Step Slow with 54kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track on April 18 over 1106m, 4.5 len behind Ambassador Blue with 57kg at $61.40. Hard to have on recent performances.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | MDN CLM 3U | $53,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 57kg | 1:03.53 | 3-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $61.40 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2026 | 468 | MDN CLM 3U | $47,753.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Martinez | 54kg | 1:11.39 | 5-5-5 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/12/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $100,154.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:11.86 | 1-7-7 | 7 |
| 26.3L | $84.40 |
| 6/9 | 16/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $98,935.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 53.5kg | 1:11.42 | 5-5-6 | 8 |
| 17.8L | $71.60 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Not This Time out of Warrior Hall. Watch for a market push.

Jockey: Jesus M. Rios
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Khozan out of Miss Nalenee. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 5th of 7 at this track on April 10 over 1673m, 3.5 len behind Zephyros carrying 57kg at $6.50. The start before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 14 over 1609m, 11 len behind Inspeightofcharlie carrying 56kg at $15.40. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/04/2026 | 55 | MDN 3U | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | 1:41.42 | 3-4-5 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 14/02/2026 | 56 | MDN 4U | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 56kg | 1:34.02 | 3-4-9 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $15.40 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $85,758.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 0:56.00 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 412 | MDN 3U | $85,496.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 55kg | 1:03.51 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.20 |
| 8/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $144,509.00 | Keeneland | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:37.31 | 12-9-8 | 12 |
| 8.6L | $47.08 |