Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Starter Optional Claiming
BANNEKER (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1006m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can find winning form. CAPTAIN EDDIE (1) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1207m at Gulfstream Park after being prominent at the corner. Likely improver with strong prospects. THREE ZERO (3) had been in sound form but last start he was safely held when ninth over 1006m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Today's rider Jesus M Rios has a decent record aboard this six-year-old gelding so he is among the leading chances. IF NOT FOR LUCK (6) has put together back-to-back placings after scoring three back at this track (Synthetic), most recently beaten half a length into second over 1106m at this track (Synthetic). Nicely placed to figure in the finish.

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on October 30 over 1207m, 1.3 len behind Mish carrying 55kg at $13.70. Before that 4th in a small field at this track on September 11 over 1106m, 0.8 len behind Three Zero carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 7 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 | 30/10/2026 | 49 | HCP 3U | $40,948.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 1:09.73 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.70 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $45,833.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 55.5kg | 1:04.53 | 1-1-4 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 08/08/2026 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56.5kg | 0:57.25 | 3-5-3 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $41,369.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56kg | 1:04.22 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $90,656.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 56.5kg | 1:03.72 | 1-7-6 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $40,446.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgar Perez | 55kg | 1:03.75 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.30 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at this track on October 18 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Augustinian with 56kg at $7.30. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track on October 4 2025 over 1106m defeating High Limit Room with 55kg at $21.50. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/10/2026 | 63 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,586.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56kg | 0:55.52 | 5-6-4 | 9 |
| 3.5L | $7.30 |
| 1/5 | 16/08/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $49,929.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 0:56.80 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/11 | 13/07/2026 | 44 | ALLOW 3U | $104,499.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:01.74 | 1-1-8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $10.60 |
| 2/6 | 30/05/2026 | 20 | HCP 4U | $48,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55.5kg | 1:03.17 | 2-1-2 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.10 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $97,765.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Samy Camacho | 57kg | 0:54.14 | 2-2-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 41 | CLM 4U | $42,213.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55kg | 0:55.79 | 2-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.40 |

Jockey: Jesus M. Rios
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently 9th of 11 at Gulfstream Park Turf on October 10 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Rouki carrying 53.5kg at $31.10. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track on September 11 over 1106m defeating If Not For Luck carrying 55.5kg at $3.50. Can bounce back after a modest effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 10/10/2026 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $86,207.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Nik Juarez | 53.5kg | 0:54.80 | 8-7-9 | 10 |
| 5.4L | $31.10 |
| 1/6 | 11/09/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $45,833.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | 1:04.53 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 16/08/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $49,929.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 55.5kg | 0:56.80 | 2-3-2 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2026 | 28 | HCP 3U | $50,798.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 55.5kg | 1:04.06 | 2-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/5 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $48,815.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Samuel Camacho Jr | 55.5kg | 0:56.48 | 2-4-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 30/05/2026 | 37 | HCP 4U | $48,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | 1:03.17 | 4-2-4 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Carlos Martinez
Weight: 52kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on October 2 over 1106m, 9 len behind Mish carrying 51.5kg at $14.70. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Timonium on September 6 over 805m, 2.25 len behind Double Edge Sword carrying 55.5kg at $3.20. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/10/2026 | 26 | HCP 3U | $40,948.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Carlos Martinez | 51.5kg | 1:04.00 | 4-5-3 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $14.70 |
| 4/5 | 06/09/2026 | 15 | ALLOW 3U | $31,333.00 | Timonium | 805m | Fast | F Peltroche | 55.5kg | 0:46.00 | 1-4-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2026 | 21 | ALLOW 3U | $71,327.00 | Colonial Downs | 1207m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 54.5kg | 1:08.68 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.10 |
| 6/8 | 01/08/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $34,807.00 | Charles Town | 1308m | Fast | F Peltroche | 55.5kg | 1:19.42 | 4-3-6 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 13/07/2026 | 18 | CLM 3U | $52,250.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Fast | Luis Fuenmayor | 52kg | 1:03.01 | 1-1-2 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.20 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | 148 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $103,208.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Luis Fuenmayor | 52kg | 1:02.29 | 2-3-8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $86.40 |

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Penn National Turf in the LR August 14 over 1006m, 6 len behind Jean Valjean with 54kg at $9.30. When resuming last campaign fourth of 9 at Delaware Park Turf July 8 over 1006m, 1.4 len behind Jetaros with 55.5kg at $16.30. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 84 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 | 14/08/2026 | 37 | LR OPEN 3U | $106,990.00 | Penn National | 1006m | FM | Jesus M Rios | 54kg | 0:55.32 | 7-2-3 | 8 |
| 6.5L | $9.30 |
| 4/9 | 08/07/2026 | 209 | HCP 3U | $43,541.00 | Delaware Park | 1006m | Y | Jesus M Rios | 55.5kg | 0:57.72 | 4-3-4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $16.30 |
| 1/5 | 11/12/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $59,724.00 | Penn National | 1106m | Fast | Julio A Hernandez | 55kg | 1:04.23 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 21/11/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $41,802.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:02.20 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/11 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $40,489.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | FM | Mychel J Sanchez | 56kg | 1:03.39 | 6-2-2 | 11 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
| 5/8 | 28/09/2025 | 36 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $89,862.00 | Laurel Park | 1106m | Good | Johan Rosado | 56kg | 1:02.38 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on September 11 over 1106m, 0.5 len behind Three Zero carrying 53kg at $2.50. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 1.75 len behind Shape Note with 55kg at $5.90. Promising effort last time out. Solid prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/09/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $45,833.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 53kg | 1:04.53 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | ALLOW 3U | $106,990.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55kg | 1:03.91 | 5-5-3 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.90 |
| 1/6 | 19/07/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $50,798.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Pedro Pena | 53kg | 1:04.06 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/5 | 05/07/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 3U | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Micah J Husbands | 52.5kg | 0:54.59 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.80 |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2026 | 22 | HCP 3U | $48,815.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 56kg | 0:56.48 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/05/2026 | 92 | HCP 4U | $48,883.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Micah J Husbands | 55.5kg | 1:03.17 | 5-4-1 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |