Gulfstream Park Race 8 - Race 8 - Allowance Optional Claiming
NICKEL C (7) finished second two runs back at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) then improved last time out to score by a nose over 1609m at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf). Well placed and there is no reason he cannot score again. PARIS SURPRISE (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid third at Gulfstream Park Turf (Synthetic) over 1673m after being in the firing line all the way. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. POSEIDON'S LAW (1) has been in the market at his last couple of runs but failed to threaten, the latest effort a modest fifth at this track (Synthetic) over 1006m. Look for a better run this time out. JUNCTION ROAD (8) finished fourth last time out over 1609m at Gulfstream Park, beaten 7 lengths. Capable of playing a big role.

Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track on October 18 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Augustinian carrying 56kg at $3. The run before that 9th of 12 at Kentucky on September 7 over 1308m, 5.5 len behind Mission Improbable with 55kg at $5.29. This is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/10/2026 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,586.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | 0:55.52 | 9-8-5 | 8 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $250,000.00 | Kentucky | 1308m | FM | Jose Ortiz | 55kg | 1:16.04 | 6-6-9 | 11 |
| 5.4L | $5.29 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2026 | 219 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $117,562.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Emisael Jaramillo | 55.5kg | 0:56.18 | 9-9-7 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/12/2025 | 49 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $87,289.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 53.5kg | 0:54.61 | 4-2-2 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 31/10/2025 | 124 | ALLOW 3 | $214,612.00 | Churchill Downs | 1106m | Good | Francisco Arrieta | 53.5kg | 1:01.82 | 4-3-5 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $5.89 |
| 1/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $87,092.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 0:56.21 | 2-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jozbin Z. Santana
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 49 day letup. First-up came from midfield and won by a nose at Gulfstream Park Turf on August 8 over 1609m defeating Rashid carrying 55.5kg at $3.90. Last start won by 2.25 len at Gulfstream Park Turf on September 20 over 1673m defeating Venezuelan Hope carrying 56kg at $1.60. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/09/2026 | 43 | HCP 3U | $53,472.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:41.20 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 63 | CLM 3U | $47,076.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:34.53 | 5-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 06/06/2026 | 44 | CLM 3U | $46,025.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 57kg | 1:40.93 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 53 | ALLOW 3U | $59,680.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 57kg | 1:40.32 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $3.90 |
| 2/10 | 01/03/2026 | 181 | CLM 4U | $33,708.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:43.51 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 11/11 | 01/09/2025 | 45 | HCP 3U | $96,330.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 1:36.46 | 2-5-11 | 6 |
| 4.2L | $6.10 |

Jockey: Leonel Reyes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park Turf on September 13 over 1673m, 2.75 len behind High Lateen with 56kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on August 17 over 1710m, 4.5 len behind Team Of Rivals carrying 56kg at $3. Plenty to like about his prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,806.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | 1:39.97 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/08/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $99,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 56kg | 1:41.00 | 6-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/07/2026 | 65 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 56.5kg | 1:32.71 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.10 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 4U | $139,665.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Leonel Reyes | 54.5kg | 1:39.44 | 5-7-7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $67.80 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 55 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $120,787.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:34.24 | 8-10-10 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $15.70 |
| 1/7 | 01/02/2026 | 45 | CLM 4U | $56,180.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | I Ortiz Jr | 56kg | 1:41.73 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.90 |

Jockey: Miguel Angel Vasquez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start won by a 0.3 len at this track on October 2 over 1673m defeating Parnassus carrying 56kg at $3.70. Before that 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park on August 22 over 1308m, 2.25 len behind Guns And Coffee carrying 56kg at $3.40. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 37 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 | 02/10/2026 | 41 | MDN 3U | $71,839.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:41.98 | 5-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 22/08/2026 | 34 | MDN 3U | $92,725.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:19.30 | 1-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 19/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $98,694.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 1:10.15 | 3-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $7.90 |

Jockey: Diego A. Herrera
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at Kentucky August 30 over 1609m, 19 len behind Blast Furnace with 55.5kg at $11.93. Previously first up; third of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf April 25 2025 over 1710m, 0.8 len behind Flat Top Box with 55.5kg at $4.10. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 30/08/2026 | 41 | ALLOW 3U | $256,776.00 | Kentucky | 1609m | FM | Florent Geroux | 55.5kg | 1:35.36 | 4-9-8 | 7 |
| 19.5L | $11.93 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 29 | HCP 3U | $50,798.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 57kg | 1:44.25 | 3-2-2 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2026 | 56 | HCP 3U | $48,815.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:40.89 | 2-2-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/5 | 26/04/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $50,946.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:41.59 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/03/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $84,270.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:41.61 | 5-1-4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/02/2026 | 33 | HCP 4U | $47,076.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55kg | 1:40.36 | 4-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Not raced for 36 days. First-up ran second last of 8 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on September 5 over 1106m, 7 len behind Jamalamadingdong carrying 53.5kg at $7. Second-up got back early 7th of 10 at Delaware Park on October 3 over 1207m, 4.5 len behind Nothing Personal with 53.5kg at $8.10. Not on recent form.
Last Starts 36 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 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW 3U | $103,448.00 | Delaware Park | 1207m | M | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:11.45 | 10-8-7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $8.10 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 336 | ALLOW 3U | $78,459.00 | Colonial Downs | 1106m | Good | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:02.77 | 7-7-7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/10/2025 | 33 | G1 OPEN 2 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 9-7-7 | 4 |
| 26.0L | $53.53 |
| 5/7 | 01/09/2025 | 24 | G1 OPEN 2 | $458,716.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:22.35 | 7-5-5 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $15.60 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 54kg | 1:12.64 | 8-6-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $27.50 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at Gulfstream Park Turf on September 27 over 1609m defeating Souper Attentive carrying 54.5kg at $6.30. Before that held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on August 15 over 1609m, 1.75 len behind Name It with 54.5kg at $4.20. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/09/2026 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $72,222.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:34.03 | 9-4-1 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $6.30 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 41 | HCP 3U | $58,488.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 54.5kg | 1:34.34 | 2-1-2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2026 | 29 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,597.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1509m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:29.18 | 7-5-6 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $9.20 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 50 | LR OPEN 3 | $139,470.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 54.5kg | 1:42.66 | 1-5-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $8.70 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 42 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:33.87 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 36 | ALLOW 3 | $75,843.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 6-4-4 | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.10 |

Jockey: Micah J. Husbands
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on October 30 over 1609m, 7 len behind Zeus's Echo carrying 56kg at $8.30. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on October 11 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Redland Rebels carrying 56kg at $5.90. Definite chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/10/2026 | 19 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,586.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Rasheed Hughes | 56kg | 1:36.72 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.30 |
| 2/6 | 11/10/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $77,586.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 56kg | 1:42.50 | 6-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.90 |
| 4/6 | 13/09/2026 | 27 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,806.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Anthony Thomas | 56kg | 1:39.97 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2026 | 37 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $99,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Diego A Herrera | 56kg | 1:41.00 | 4-7-6 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $6.40 |
| 3/5 | 11/07/2026 | 49 | HCP 3U | $65,312.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:40.54 | 5-3-3 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/05/2026 | 28 | HCP 4U | $58,659.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 56kg | 1:40.97 | 4-4-2 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |

Jockey: Nik Juarez
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 9 at Parx on October 13 over 1408m, 8 len behind Trotsky carrying 55.5kg at $23.90. The start before that 5th of 12 at Meadowlands on October 2 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Sir Newtons Laws carrying 56kg at $4.50. Won't be beating too many of these home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/10/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $45,977.00 | Parx | 1408m | Fast | R F Moya | 55.5kg | 1:22.82 | 7-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $23.90 |
| 5/12 | 02/10/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $66,595.00 | Meadowlands | 1710m | FM | R F Moya | 56kg | 1:46.08 | 6-6-5 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $4.50 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 6 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $75,785.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Good | R F Moya | 56kg | 1:46.04 | 6-4-5 | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.80 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 3U | $142,653.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | Fast | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:43.02 | 2-5-5 | 2 |
| 8.8L | $12.10 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3U | $115,385.00 | Monmouth Park | 1609m | FM | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:36.61 | 7-4-3 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $23.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2026 | 190 | LR OPEN 3U | $112,971.00 | Monmouth Park | 1207m | Fast | R F Moya | 54kg | 1:10.84 | 3-5-5 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $59.30 |

Jockey: Jose E. Morelos
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 8 at Gulfstream Park on September 26 over 1609m, 14 len behind Roar Ready carrying 54.5kg at $16. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Gulfstream Park on August 29 over 1609m, 3 len behind Skellig Michael carrying 54.5kg at $11. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,806.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:37.88 | 3-6-7 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2026 | 62 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $99,857.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | SP | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:40.60 | 2-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/06/2026 | 43 | MDN 3U | $94,840.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Diego A Herrera | 54.5kg | 1:39.46 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | MDN 3 | $94,972.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | 1:23.65 | 4-4-2 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $17.10 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $98,981.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Joe Bravo | 55.5kg | 1:44.34 | 7-3-3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $28.80 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2026 | 34 | MDN 3 | $117,978.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Mario Gutierrez | 55.5kg | 1:22.97 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 33.5L | $40.30 |

Jockey: Yolber Torres
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf April 24 over 1609m, a nose behind Chicken Dance with 55kg at $8.20. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf April 4 over 1006m, 2.25 len behind Banded Rocket carrying 55kg at $15.80. Looks up against it.
Last Starts 198 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 | 24/04/2026 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $94,614.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Yolber Torres | 55kg | 1:34.85 | 4-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.20 |
| 4/8 | 04/04/2026 | 132 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $101,892.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Good | Yolber Torres | 55kg | 0:55.70 | 5-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 41 | MDN 3U | $175,725.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1408m | Fast | Fraser Aebly | 55kg | 1:24.62 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $1.95 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | 64 | MDN 3U | $175,190.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1207m | Fast | Sahin Civaci | 55kg | 1:10.66 | 5-3-2 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.05 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2025 | 85 | MDN 3U | $178,450.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1207m | FM | Sahin Civaci | 54.5kg | 1:07.62 | 6-5-3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 17/05/2025 | 71 | MDN 3U | $132,812.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 53.5kg | 1:34.49 | 4-3-4 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $16.70 |