Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Special Weight
VANDERBILT (3) sets the standard after a 2nd at Gulfstream over 1207m in a Maiden Special Weight, leading and holding 2nd by 4.8L; returns to the same track and trip. PIC THREE (2) is the main danger after debuting 2nd at Tampa Bay over 1106m, beaten 1.5L when on speed. NEO ZAPPER (6) was 3rd in that same Tampa Bay race and has multiple Gulfstream placings at 1207m, so fits the profile. STATE CONCEAL (1) draws the rail and was runner-up over 1207m at Colonial Downs two back.
Jockey: Manny Jimenez
Weight: 54.5kgs
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First-up after 201 days and draws the rail with 54.5kg for Manny Jimenez. Last start 7th of 7 at Churchill Downs over 1710m on 9 Nov, beaten 30.1L at $11. Prior run a close 3rd at Keeneland over 1308m on 3 Oct, beaten 0.5L at $10 after racing handy. Back to sprinting and has place claims if recapturing that Keeneland effort.
Last Starts 201 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/11/2025 | 37 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,290.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:46.71 | 1-7-7 | 4 |
| 30.1L | $12.57 |
| 3/11 | 03/10/2025 | 30 | MDN CLM 2 | $84,098.00 | Keeneland | 1308m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:19.65 | 1-2-3 | 10 |
| 0.5L | $12.61 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2025 | 11 | MDN CLM 2 | $85,627.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:12.08 | 5-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/5 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $193,798.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 53.5kg | 1:02.39 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $19.90 |
| 4/6 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,039.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 53.5kg | 1:04.88 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.70 |
| 4/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $133,792.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:04.83 | 4-1-4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $23.30 |
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a debut 2nd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m on 3 May, beaten 1.5L on a Fast track after racing on speed with 54kg. Drops 9 barriers to gate 2 and carries 54.5kg under Marcos Meneses for Nicholas J. Tomlinson. Up in trip by 101m and stays on a quick 26-day turnaround. Can feature with natural improvement from the soft draw.
Last Starts 26 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 | 03/05/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $76,816.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | 1:03.65 | 1-2-2 | 11 |
| 1.5L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 503 days. Debuted 2nd at Gulfstream Park over 1207m on 11 Jan, led then held on, beaten 4.8L by River Thames, with 53.5kg at $2.10. Carries 57kg now and draws barrier 3 for Edgard J. Zayas for Brad H. Cox. Can feature with natural improvement second time to the races.
Last Starts 503 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 | 11/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $151,613.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 53.5kg | 1:10.27 | 7-2-2 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Third-up after 33 days since last start. Last start 8th of 9 after racing handy then weakening at Gulfstream Park over 1609m on 26 Apr, beaten 18.8L on firm, with 55.5kg. Prior run 6th of 8 at Gulfstream Park over 1006m on 19 Mar, beaten 9.4L at $26. Drops 1kg and draws barrier 4; can improve.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/04/2026 | 38 | MDN 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jose E Morelos | 55.5kg | 1:34.48 | 1-9-8 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $33.60 |
| 6/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 0:56.87 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $51.60 |
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comes off a 26-day break after a solid 3rd at Tampa Bay Downs over 1106m on 3 May, beaten 3.8L in a Maiden Special Weight 77 after racing handy. Earlier this prep ran 3rd over 1609m on 6 Mar at Tampa Bay Downs, beaten 6L at $16 behind Instability. Strong Gulfstream Park record reads 3:0-2-1 and he draws barrier 6 with Samy Camacho up for Arnoud W. Dobber. Consistent placer with each-way claims.
Last Starts 26 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 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | MDN 3 | $76,816.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Cesar Gonzalez | 51kg | 1:03.65 | 5-3-3 | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.30 |
| 6/9 | 18/04/2026 | 22 | MDN 3 | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | 1:38.49 | 4-5-6 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $5.60 |
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | 1:42.68 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | Good | J Ferrer | 54kg | 0:58.13 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:11.03 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |