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Gulfstream Park Race 3 - Race 3 - Claiming

HILLBILLY BOB (7) missed the placings two runs back then was never in contention last start when 7 lengths away in sixth over 1710m at Gulfstream Park Turf. Has the class to take care of this field. OPERATION TORCH (2) switches to synthetic for the first time. Finished in the money two runs back and followed that with an unplaced effort, beaten 3 lengths, over 1609m on turf at Gulfstream Park Turf. Sure to be thereabouts. LOMAX (1) hasn't been far away since a maiden win three runs back, the latest effort a second over 1673m at this track (Synthetic) on May 3. Has a decent record at this track. One of the contenders. NO MERLOT (6) improved sharply last time out to score by 4 lengths over 1646m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt) five weeks ago. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

Race Time:5:54 PM

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1710m

Lomax (1)35x5443142

Trainer: Carlos A David (USA)12 mths 9: 1-1-2

Jockey: Yolber Torres

Weight: 53.5kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: CURLIN (USA)

Dam: SONG OF BERNADETTE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Stats

Prize Money$50,387.00

Avg $$5,598.56

Win %11.11%

Place %44.44%

Career9: 1-1-2

Track6: 1-1-2

Distance5: 1-1-2

Tr / Dist5: 1-1-2

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm18: 4-4-3

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic5: 1-1-2

Comments

Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on May 3 over 1673m, 1.75 len behind Complexed with 55kg at $4.70. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1710m, 9 len behind Bernabeu carrying 56kg at $4.40. Can improve again. Top chance.

Last Starts 19 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	03/05/2026	22	CLM 3U	$37,011.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Yolber Torres	55kg	1:41.33	5-3-2	3	1. Complexed 2. Lomax 3. Swamp Fox	1.8L	$4.70
4/9	11/04/2026	23	CLM 3U	$38,574.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Nik Juarez	56kg	1:43.46	9-8-4	7	1. Bernabeu 2. Esperanzito 3. Guys Trip	9.8L	$4.40
1/6	19/03/2026	28	MDN CLM 3U	$37,219.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Luis Saez	57kg	1:41.84	6-2-1	4	1. Lomax 2. Tapstick 3. Frosted Punk	0.3L	$2.20
3/10	19/02/2026	13	MDN CLM 4U	$37,803.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	56kg	1:41.92	8-5-3	3	1. Bernabeu 2. Tapstick 3. Lomax	4.8L	$3.10
4/9	06/02/2026	40	MDN CLM 4U	$41,369.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	M A Vasquez	56kg	1:41.01	9-4-4	2	1. Ski Bum 2. Operatnthunderbolt 3. Astin Style	5.5L	$8.10
4/8	28/12/2025	21	MDN CLM 3U	$44,410.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	John R Velazquez	55kg	1:41.55	8-5-4	2	1. Mister Monoclonal 2. Conn Smythe 3. Seawise	3.3L	$4.80

Operation Torch (2)23x3x97525

Trainer: James J Toner (USA)12 mths 13: 1-4-3

Jockey: Samy Camacho

Weight: 56kgs

6 yo Grey/Roan G

Sire: WAR FRONT (USA)

Dam: PHOTOGRAPH (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Stats

Prize Money$231,859.00

Avg $$17,835.31

Win %7.69%

Place %61.54%

Career13: 1-4-3

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-2-1

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm11: 0-3-3

Good2: 1-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 30 over 1609m, 3 len behind Peppermint Man carrying 57kg at $1.80. Before that 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 4 over 1710m, 4 len behind Back In The Saddle with 57kg at $2.40. One of the chief contenders.

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
5/6	30/04/2026	26	CLM 3U	$46,089.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Samy Camacho	57kg	1:34.83	6-2-5	6	1. Peppermint Man 2. Starship Magellan 3. Saratoga Cruiser	3.1L	$1.80
2/9	04/04/2026	62	CLM 3U	$48,035.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Good	Samy Camacho	57kg	1:42.08	1-2-2	3	1. Back In The Saddle 2. Operation Torch 3. Giuro	4.3L	$2.40
5/7	01/02/2026	31	CLM 4U	$43,539.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Jorge Ruiz	56kg	1:35.65	1-4-5	2	1. Fly Erik Fly 2. Human Desire 3. Royal Salute	5.0L	$1.70
7/9	01/01/2026	54	CLM 4U	$59,791.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Junior Alvarado	56kg	1:33.13	5-4-7	8	1. Souper Attentive 2. Yankee Drummer 3. Back In The Saddle	4.1L	$3.20
9/9	08/11/2025	91	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$134,351.00	Belmont At The Big A	1207m	FM	Junior Alvarado	54.5kg	1:07.90	9-8-9	9	1. Vacation Dance 2. Cyclonite 3. Cuando	8.5L	$9.86
3/8	09/08/2025	419	ALLOW 3U	$111,628.00	Colonial Downs	1710m	FM	V Carrasco	56kg	1:39.92	1-2-3	1	1. Public Defender 2. King's River 3. Operation Torch	5.8L	$2.60

Esperanzito (3)145x3652

Trainer: Carlos Luis Perez 12 mths 7: 1-1-1

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: INSTILLED REGARD (USA)

Dam: MRS BUCKET (USA)

Dam's Sire: Cross Traffic

Stats

Prize Money$36,876.00

Avg $$5,268.00

Win %14.29%

Place %42.86%

Career7: 1-1-1

Track6: 1-1-1

Distance6: 1-1-1

Tr / Dist6: 1-1-1

1st Up2: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm6: 1-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 1-1-1

Comments

Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1710m, 5 len behind Bernabeu carrying 52.5kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 21 over 1673m, 4 len behind Swinging Solo with 56kg at $11.60. Genuine hope.

Last Starts 41 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	11/04/2026	21	CLM 3U	$38,574.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Carlos Martinez	52.5kg	1:43.46	7-3-2	4	1. Bernabeu 2. Esperanzito 3. Guys Trip	5.3L	$10.00
5/9	21/03/2026	30	CLM 3U	$34,410.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	H Karamanos	56kg	1:41.30	8-6-5	3	1. Swinging Solo 2. Excuses 3. Mister Monoclonal	4.1L	$11.60
6/7	19/02/2026	40	CLM 4U	$39,943.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Jorge Ruiz	56kg	1:41.27	6-6-6	6	1. Eton 2. Hillbilly Bob 3. Liam's Song	13.5L	$10.20
3/5	10/01/2026	259	CLM 4U	$41,854.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Jorge Ruiz	56kg	1:41.70	5-4-3	4	1. Try To Make Cents 2. Power From Above 3. Esperanzito	2.4L	$4.00
5/8	26/04/2025	22	HCP 3	$47,923.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Edwin Gonzalez	53.5kg	1:44.11	7-6-5	7	1. Tepeyac 2. Dimanche Gras 3. River Of Time	10.3L	$2.90
4/7	04/04/2025	43	HCP 3	$60,703.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	Edwin Gonzalez	53.5kg	1:34.60	4-5-4	1	1. Quizler 2. Backdoor Royalty 3. Dual Income	3.0L	$6.30

Mister Monoclonal (4)x532x14839

Trainer: Ronald Coy (USA)12 mths 9: 1-1-2

Jockey: Leonel Reyes

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: BERNARDINI (USA)

Dam: CATCHY TUNE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernstein

Stats

Prize Money$61,768.00

Avg $$6,863.11

Win %11.11%

Place %44.44%

Career9: 1-1-2

Track3: 0-0-1

Distance4: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-1

1st Up3: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-1

Firm8: 1-1-1

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic6: 0-1-2

Comments

Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on April 11 over 1710m, 18 len behind Bernabeu with 56kg at $11.60. The start before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 9 at this track on March 21 over 1673m, 2.75 len behind Swinging Solo with 56kg at $7.60. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.

Last Starts 41 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/9	11/04/2026	21	CLM 3U	$38,574.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Leonel Reyes	56kg	1:43.46	6-7-9	8	1. Bernabeu 2. Esperanzito 3. Guys Trip	18.8L	$11.60
3/9	21/03/2026	8	CLM 3U	$34,410.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Javier Castellano	56kg	1:41.30	3-2-3	2	1. Swinging Solo 2. Excuses 3. Mister Monoclonal	2.8L	$7.60
8/8	13/03/2026	40	CLM 3U	$43,539.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Edwin Gonzalez	56kg	1:41.17	6-8-8	7	1. Mckellen 2. Rockingham Joe 3. Hillbilly Bob	17.5L	$8.50
4/7	01/02/2026	35	CLM 4U	$43,539.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	FM	John R Velazquez	56kg	1:35.65	2-1-4	3	1. Fly Erik Fly 2. Human Desire 3. Royal Salute	3.3L	$10.60
1/8	28/12/2025	385	MDN CLM 3U	$44,410.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	Edgard J Zayas	55kg	1:41.55	3-1-1	8	1. Mister Monoclonal 2. Conn Smythe 3. Seawise	0.5L	$3.40
2/9	08/12/2024	49	MDN 2	$171,495.00	Woodbine Aw	1673m	Fast	Sahin Civaci	55kg	1:43.08	1-2-2	3	1. Mohaymen Diamond 2. Mister Monoclonal 3. Little Thonio	2.0L	$3.50

Bucchero's Dude (5)06365x7667

Trainer: Michael Yates 12 mths 11: 1-0-1

Jockey: Heriberto Figueroa

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: BUCCHERO (USA)

Dam: SOLEMN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Theatrical

Stats

Prize Money$46,677.00

Avg $$4,243.36

Win %9.09%

Place %18.18%

Career11: 1-0-1

Track10: 1-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 1-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm9: 1-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic9: 1-0-1

Comments

At the latest run eased back early on 7th of 10 at this track on April 25 over 1006m, 5 len behind Leigh's Last Hero with 57kg at $43.50. Before that second last of 7 at this track on April 4 over 1106m, 7 len behind El Muheet carrying 56kg at $13.10. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.

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
7/10	25/04/2026	21	CLM 3U	$38,574.00	Gulfstream Park	1006m	Fast	Heriberto Figueroa	57kg	0:57.54	10-8-7	6	1. Leigh's Last Hero 2. Noahs Pride 3. Messagefromtheking	5.3L	$43.50
6/7	04/04/2026	48	CLM 3U	$38,574.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	Heriberto Figueroa	56kg	1:03.78	3-6-6	4	1. El Muheet 2. Nano Man 3. Lodato	7.8L	$13.10
6/6	15/02/2026	31	CLM 4U	$34,950.00	Gulfstream Park	1207m	Fast	Renzo Rojas	56kg	1:11.89	5-6-6	1	1. Ripton's Music 2. Mcmullen 3. Noble Prince	23.5L	$37.80
7/9	15/01/2026	207	CLM 4U	$41,854.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	Renzo Rojas	56kg	1:03.89	1-6-7	8	1. Smokin Jack Flash 2. Messagefromtheking 3. New York New York, Rockingham Joe	11.4L	$14.60
5/8	22/06/2025	17	CLM 3U	$43,546.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	M A Vasquez	54.5kg	1:04.02	5-4-5	3	1. To Monarch 2. Rusty Pistol 3. Cajun's Cookin	6.3L	$7.60
6/6	05/06/2025	27	HCP 3	$54,432.00	Gulfstream Park	1106m	Fast	Marcos Meneses	53.5kg	1:03.23	2-4-6	4	1. Torch Is Passed 2. Boundfortrouble 3. Outta Money	7.0L	$21.10

No Merlot (6)x46327x251

Trainer: Michelle Hemingway 12 mths 13: 1-3-1

Jockey: Rajiv Maragh

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Chestnut G

Sire: VINO ROSSO (USA)

Dam: DEANAALLEN'SKITTEN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kitten's Joy

Stats

Prize Money$72,095.00

Avg $$5,545.77

Win %7.69%

Place %38.46%

Career13: 1-3-1

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 0-2-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm12: 1-2-1

Good1: 0-1-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start won by 4 len at Tampa Bay Downs April 18 over 1646m defeating Babyback with 56.5kg at $1.20. The race before that 5th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on April 3 over 1710m, 2.75 len behind Sulion carrying 55.5kg at $1.50. Impressive win last start and is in the mix again.

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
1/8	18/04/2026	15	MDN CLM 3U	$29,112.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1646m	Fast	Sonny Leon	56.5kg	1:42.77	5-1-1	4	1. No Merlot 2. Babyback 3. Jeffersonian	3.8L	$1.20
5/9	03/04/2026	40	MDN CLM 4U	$33,479.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1710m	FM	Samuel Marin	55.5kg	1:45.56	3-4-5	8	1. Sulion 2. Red Sky Morning 3. Speaker's Lobby	2.8L	$1.50
2/12	22/02/2026	121	MDN CLM 4U	$32,810.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1710m	FM	Samuel Marin	55.5kg	1:43.96	1-1-2	3	1. Alrasikh 2. No Merlot 3. Sulion	0.3L	$1.80
7/11	24/10/2025	35	MDN CLM 3U	$79,148.00	Belmont At The Big A	1710m	FM	Luis R Rivera (Jnr)	54.5kg	1:43.36	7-9-7	8	1. Complex Agenda, Vintage Vino 3. Authentic Legend	3.9L	$8.01
2/11	19/09/2025	18	MDN CLM 3U	$79,511.00	Belmont At The Big A	1710m	FM	Luis R Rivera (Jnr)	54.5kg	1:42.08	9-5-2	9	1. Battle Drum 2. No Merlot 3. Suspiciously Named	0.5L	$26.69
3/9	01/09/2025	15	MDN CLM 3U	$58,104.00	Saratoga	1609m	Fast	Luis R Rivera (Jnr)	54.5kg	1:38.82	9-4-3	5	1. Cocktailsnkringle 2. Kavanaugh 3. No Merlot	5.8L	$28.25

Hillbilly Bob (7)x646122346

Trainer: J Kent Sweezey 12 mths 11: 1-2-1

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: ALWAYS DREAMING (USA)

Dam: MANKAI BLOSSOM (USA)

Dam's Sire: First Samurai

Stats

Prize Money$43,794.00

Avg $$3,981.27

Win %9.09%

Place %36.36%

Career11: 1-2-1

Track9: 1-2-1

Distance4: 1-2-1

Tr / Dist4: 1-2-1

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm8: 1-2-1

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic8: 1-2-1

Comments

Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on April 18 over 1710m, 7 len behind Rafaroo carrying 56kg at $6.10. The run before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 22 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Name It with 56kg at $8.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

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
6/6	18/04/2026	27	CLM 3U	$55,313.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	FM	Jose E Morelos	56kg	1:40.70	2-6-6	3	1. Rafaroo 2. Human Desire 3. Wittingly	7.0L	$6.10
4/8	22/03/2026	9	CLM 3U	$50,562.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	Good	Jose E Morelos	56kg	1:36.72	2-2-4	4	1. Name It 2. Louis The Champ 3. Human Desire	3.6L	$8.30
3/8	13/03/2026	22	CLM 3U	$43,539.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	56kg	1:41.17	1-2-3	5	1. Mckellen 2. Rockingham Joe 3. Hillbilly Bob	5.0L	$9.00
2/7	19/02/2026	19	CLM 4U	$39,943.00	Gulfstream Park	1673m	Fast	Tyler Gaffalione	56kg	1:41.27	2-2-2	2	1. Eton 2. Hillbilly Bob 3. Liam's Song	5.5L	$8.60
2/6	31/01/2026	28	CLM 4U	$39,943.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Jose Zerpa	56kg	1:42.42	1-1-2	2	1. Power From Above 2. Hillbilly Bob 3. Mr Colossal	3.3L	$12.10
1/7	03/01/2026	7	MDN CLM 4U	$39,611.00	Gulfstream Park	1710m	Fast	Renzo Rojas	56kg	1:42.90	1-1-1	6	1. Hillbilly Bob 2. Goldinthesky 3. Animated	0.3L	$22.20