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Tampa Bay Downs Race 3 - Race 3 - Starter Optional Claiming

PROTEGE (5) showed good pace and went on to score by 4 lengths last time out over 1207m at this track (Dirt). Steps up a level but he is worth serious consideration. SECRET EMPIRE (4) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4 lengths away in second over 1207m at this track (Dirt) when he was always up in the leading division. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. GUAPO AGAIN (7) displayed plenty of early toe and went on to score by 8 lengths last time out over 1308m at this track (Dirt). It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is capable of a big performance. MORNING CUP (1) had been racing well with two consecutive placings before last start managing only fifth over 1207m at this track. Should camp just off the leaders. Sure to be thereabouts.

Race Time:6:36 PM

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1106m

Morning Cup (1)4212135325

Trainer: Michael V Simone (USA)12 mths 29: 6-6-5

Jockey: Samuel Marin

Weight: 54kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: HARD SPUN (USA)

Dam: CAFETIERE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Elusive Quality

Stats

Prize Money$238,496.00

Avg $$8,224.00

Win %20.69%

Place %58.62%

Career29: 6-6-5

Track3: 0-1-1

Distance5: 3-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 2-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1207m, 7 len behind Mor Spring Spirit with 54kg at $10.80. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 2.75 len behind Rainbow's Pride with 53.5kg at $11.50. Among the winning chances.

Last Starts 20 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	23/01/2026	20	HCP 4U	$41,854.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Richard Mitchell	54kg	1:09.92	9-5-5	2	1. Mor Spring Spirit 2. Secret Empire 3. In Sky We Trust	7.0L	$10.80
2/7	03/01/2026	7	CLM 4U	$46,338.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Richard Mitchell	53.5kg	1:09.99	5-2-2	5	1. Rainbow's Pride 2. Morning Cup 3. Cinco De Mo	2.8L	$11.50
3/7	27/12/2025	44	HCP 3U	$42,879.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Richard Mitchell	54.5kg	1:10.00	5-4-3	4	1. Mr Penny Pincher 2. Secret Empire 3. Morning Cup	4.8L	$16.60
5/5	13/11/2025	15	CLM 3U	$25,191.00	Finger Lakes	1207m	M	Keiber J Coa	56kg	1:11.83	3-3-5	5	1. Keigs 2. Sutton Breeze 3. Mad Magic	8.0L	$1.65
3/7	29/10/2025	16	HCP 3U	$30,441.00	Finger Lakes	1207m	Fast	Keiber J Coa	57kg	1:11.38	4-3-3	3	1. East Coast Girl 2. In Sky We Trust 3. Morning Cup	2.5L	$16.34
1/6	13/10/2025	21	ALLOW 3U	$45,662.00	Finger Lakes	1106m	Fast	Keiber J Coa	56.5kg	1:05.94	4-3-1	2	1. Morning Cup 2. Sutton Breeze 3. Father Walsh	0.1L	$2.41

Bar Down Express (2)41222260x3

Trainer: Craig Robert Smith (USA)12 mths 30: 4-12-4

Jockey: Sonny Leon

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: KANTHAROS (USA)

Dam: KICKAPOO PRINCESS (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unreal Zeal

Stats

Prize Money$194,658.00

Avg $$6,488.60

Win %13.33%

Place %66.67%

Career30: 4-12-4

Track9: 1-4-2

Distance4: 2-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-1-1

2nd Up2: 0-2-0

Firm1: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd of 8 at this track on February 1 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Riding A Dream with 54.5kg at $10.60. Previously second-up came from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Delaware Park on June 14 2024 over 1207m, 8 len behind Bold Honor carrying 52kg at $1.50. Should progress from that first-up run.

Last Starts 11 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	01/02/2026	196	CLM 4U	$35,663.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	54.5kg	1:10.91	5-4-3	1	1. Riding A Dream 2. Elusive D'oro 3. Bar Down Express	3.5L	$10.60
10/10	20/07/2025	23	ALLOW 3U	$79,052.00	Monmouth Park	1106m	Good	Madison Olver	55kg	1:03.67	10-10-10	10	1. Pealing Lad 2. Amoudi Bay 3. Spiritinthenight	7.9L	$29.80
6/8	27/06/2025	27	ALLOW 3U	$78,227.00	Monmouth Park	1006m	FM	Jeiron Barbosa	55kg	0:56.85	8-7-6	2	1. Gold Trust 2. Jetaros 3. Jungle Glow	4.1L	$27.40
2/7	31/05/2025	21	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$85,938.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	SP	Melissa Iorio	55kg	1:10.46	6-4-2	2	1. Riyadh Moon 2. Bar Down Express 3. Lloyd	1.5L	$8.30
2/6	10/05/2025	24	HCP 3U	$36,328.00	Monmouth Park	1207m	Fast	Samuel Marin	55.5kg	1:09.91	6-3-2	1	1. He's In Charge 2. Bar Down Express 3. Face Abarrio	2.5L	$7.60
2/7	16/04/2025	28	HCP 4U	$39,137.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1308m	Fast	Cesar Gonzalez	50.5kg	1:16.17	1-2-2	7	1. Silver Slugger 2. Bar Down Express 3. Jabran	6.5L	$13.80

Johnnyfrenchfri (3)3441175x44

Trainer: Jon G Arnett (USA)12 mths 28: 8-3-3

Jockey: Israel Rodriguez

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: MALIBU MOON (USA)

Dam: PALACIO DE AMOR (USA)

Dam's Sire: Dixieland Band

Stats

Prize Money$249,769.00

Avg $$8,920.32

Win %28.57%

Place %50.00%

Career28: 8-3-3

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance6: 3-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1207m, 5 len behind Mr Penny Pincher carrying 54.5kg at $7.90. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1308m, 4 len behind Just Relax carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. Others favoured.

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	17/01/2026	21	CLM 4U	$37,369.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1308m	Fast	Sonny Leon	53.5kg	1:17.46	6-4-4	9	1. Just Relax 2. Keigs 3. Gowokegobroke	4.0L	$3.30
4/7	27/12/2025	98	HCP 3U	$42,879.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Samuel Marin	54.5kg	1:10.00	2-3-4	5	1. Mr Penny Pincher 2. Secret Empire 3. Morning Cup	5.0L	$7.90
5/9	20/09/2025	21	HCP 3U	$30,581.00	Delaware Park	1207m	Fast	Jose E Vargas	53.5kg	1:12.03	8-6-5	1	1. He's In Charge, Meet Me At Mundis 3. The Heights	6.5L	$56.00
7/7	30/08/2025	23	HCP 3U	$31,008.00	Delaware Park	1207m	Fast	Yabriel O Ramos	56.5kg	1:10.92	4-7-7	4	1. He's In Charge 2. Spotted Bull 3. Russian Hammer	12.0L	$7.90
1/7	07/08/2025	26	CLM 3U	$29,457.00	Delaware Park	1207m	Fast	Brinton Arnold	52kg	1:12.09	4-2-1	5	1. Johnnyfrenchfri 2. Aaraj 3. Dance For Green	0.5L	$2.50
1/7	12/07/2025	37	CLM 3U	$32,110.00	Delaware Park	1106m	Fast	Brinton Arnold	50kg	1:05.12	7-3-1	5	1. Johnnyfrenchfri 2. Living Water 3. Awesome Prince	1.0L	$4.90

Secret Empire (4)7712161622

Trainer: Gerald S Bennett 12 mths 14: 5-4-0

Jockey: Samy Camacho

Weight: 54kgs

5 yo Bay G

Sire: CHITU (USA)

Dam: CHARGING LIL (USA)

Dam's Sire: Big Drama

Stats

Prize Money$190,168.00

Avg $$13,583.43

Win %35.71%

Place %64.29%

Career14: 5-4-0

Track8: 3-3-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-1-0

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-0

Comments

Recent form sound. Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on January 23 over 1207m, 4 len behind Mor Spring Spirit with 54kg at $2.70. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on December 27 over 1207m, 1.75 len behind Mr Penny Pincher with 54.5kg at $2.20. One of the chief contenders.

Last Starts 20 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	23/01/2026	27	HCP 4U	$41,854.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	J Ferrer	54kg	1:09.92	3-3-2	8	1. Mor Spring Spirit 2. Secret Empire 3. In Sky We Trust	4.3L	$2.70
2/7	27/12/2025	15	HCP 3U	$42,879.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	J Ferrer	54.5kg	1:10.00	1-2-2	7	1. Mr Penny Pincher 2. Secret Empire 3. Morning Cup	1.8L	$2.20
6/10	12/12/2025	23	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$86,524.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	J Ferrer	55.5kg	1:10.55	5-3-6	2	1. Abeliefinthislivin 2. Impacto 3. Rocket Dragon	5.8L	$6.20
1/9	19/11/2025	24	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$80,916.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	J Ferrer	54.5kg	1:11.03	8-2-1	1	1. Secret Empire 2. Impacto 3. My Satisfaction	1.5L	$5.10
6/7	26/10/2025	58	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$86,758.00	Gulfstream Park	1308m	Fast	J Ferrer	56kg	1:16.99	4-3-6	5	1. Neshume 2. Mr Peeks 3. Swirvin	13.8L	$2.70
1/7	29/08/2025	13	ALLOW 3U	$62,016.00	Gulfstream Park	1207m	Fast	J Ferrer	56kg	1:09.32	3-1-1	2	1. Secret Empire 2. Lucky Old Son 3. Neshume	1.5L	$5.10

Protege (5)1431254x71

Trainer: Jose H Delgado (USA)12 mths 19: 4-3-4

Jockey: Ronaldo Rodriguez

Weight: 51kgs

6 yo Chestnut H

Sire: GOOD MAGIC (USA)

Dam: TABOO (USA)

Dam's Sire: Forestry

Stats

Prize Money$361,915.00

Avg $$19,048.16

Win %21.05%

Place %57.89%

Career19: 4-3-4

Track3: 1-0-0

Distance2: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up5: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic1: 0-0-1

Comments

Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 7 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 16 len behind Rainbow's Pride carrying 54kg at $3. Last start favourite; scored a big 4 len win at this track January 11 over 1207m defeating Ikigai with 54.5kg at $1.40. Racing well. Top prospects.

Last Starts 32 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	11/01/2026	8	CLM 4U	$27,653.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Samuel Marin	54.5kg	1:11.08	2-1-1	8	1. Protege 2. Ikigai 3. Mithridates	4.0L	$1.40
7/7	03/01/2026	162	CLM 4U	$46,338.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	54kg	1:09.99	3-7-7	2	1. Rainbow's Pride 2. Morning Cup 3. Cinco De Mo	16.0L	$3.00
4/6	25/07/2025	21	CLM 3U	$76,453.00	Del Mar	1207m	Fast	Edwin Maldonado	54.5kg	1:09.59	2-4-4	5	1. Clampett 2. Devil Among Us 3. Get Her Number	8.5L	$5.30
5/6	04/07/2025	49	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$87,156.00	Gulfstream Park	1609m	SP	Edgar Perez	56.5kg	1:37.31	2-2-5	6	1. Fiveeyesonskystars 2. Capitan Danny 3. Beastly Speed	4.5L	$3.60
2/8	16/05/2025	37	ALLOW 3U	$129,688.00	Churchill Downs	1207m	Fast	Ben Curtis	56kg	1:09.86	2-2-2	5	1. Northern Chill 2. Protege 3. Morunning	2.3L	$6.30
1/8	09/04/2025	46	ALLOW 3U	$87,859.00	Keeneland	1207m	Fast	I Ortiz Jr	56kg	1:11.93	4-1-1	1	1. Protege 2. Tiger's Legacy 3. Shipman	0.8L	$4.75

Battle Warrior (6)6x43x3168

Trainer: Pedro Posadas (USA)12 mths 7: 1-0-2

Jockey: Jose Batista

Weight: 55kgs

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown G

Sire: LAOBAN (USA)

Dam: SHANGHAI STARLET (USA)

Dam's Sire: Shanghai Bobby

Stats

Prize Money$25,767.00

Avg $$3,681.00

Win %14.29%

Place %42.86%

Career7: 1-0-2

Track5: 1-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up2: 1-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently raced on the pace before fading 8th of 10 at this track on January 31 over 1408m, 11 len behind Take The Gold carrying 54kg at $28.90. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1408m, 6 len behind Super Tiz carrying 55.5kg at $5.60. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/10	31/01/2026	20	CLM 4U	$31,812.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1408m	Fast	Jose A Batista	54kg	1:25.41	2-4-8	1	1. Take The Gold 2. My Satisfaction 3. Steam Powered	11.2L	$28.90
6/9	11/01/2026	25	CLM 4U	$28,401.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1408m	Fast	Ademar Santos	55.5kg	1:25.07	3-2-6	3	1. Super Tiz 2. Profitability 3. My Lucky Angel	6.8L	$5.60
1/12	17/12/2025	21	MDN CLM 3U	$28,331.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1308m	Fast	Ademar Santos	55.5kg	1:18.38	2-1-1	2	1. Battle Warrior 2. Kantharos Jr 3. Take Your Medicine	2.5L	$5.30
3/9	26/11/2025	96	MDN CLM 3U	$28,244.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Ademar Santos	55.5kg	1:11.88	4-3-3	2	1. Star Of Abraham 2. So Grand 3. Battle Warrior	3.8L	$3.80
3/8	22/08/2025	21	MDN CLM 3U	$49,612.00	Colonial Downs	1006m	FM	Jorge Ruiz	53.5kg	0:56.46	5-2-3	8	1. Shear Magic 2. Fly Commander 3. Battle Warrior	3.0L	$4.30
4/10	01/08/2025	189	MDN CLM 3U	$49,612.00	Colonial Downs	1106m	FM	Jorge Ruiz	53.5kg	1:04.49	3-1-4	10	1. Mamba Mindset 2. Go To Bingo 3. Fly Commander	2.1L	$4.20

Guapo Again (7)3217223x81

Trainer: Juan Carlos Avila 12 mths 19: 5-6-2

Jockey: Cipriano Gil

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: SEEK AGAIN (USA)

Dam: FACEGIRL (BRZ)

Dam's Sire: Crimson Tide

Stats

Prize Money$146,122.00

Avg $$7,690.63

Win %26.32%

Place %68.42%

Career19: 5-6-2

Track2: 1-0-0

Distance4: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up4: 1-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 8th of 10 at this track on January 3 over 1207m, 11 len behind Paynted Warrior carrying 54.5kg at $7. Second run from a spell scored a big 8 len win at this track January 16 over 1308m defeating Rebel Empire with 55.5kg at $3.40. Racing well. Top prospects.

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
1/7	16/01/2026	13	CLM 4U	$28,401.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1308m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	55.5kg	1:16.86	1-1-1	4	1. Guapo Again 2. Rebel Empire 3. Mr Squeaky Wheels	8.3L	$3.40
8/10	03/01/2026	386	CLM 4U	$37,369.00	Tampa Bay Downs	1207m	Fast	Cipriano Gil	54.5kg	1:10.30	2-6-8	6	1. Paynted Warrior 2. Dundie 3. Elusive D'oro	11.0L	$7.00
3/4	13/12/2024	22	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$49,307.00	Penn National	1207m	Fast	Jevian Toledo	55kg	1:10.32	4-3-3	2	1. Sheriff Ronnie 2. Camulus 3. Guapo Again	5.8L	$4.70
2/4	21/11/2024	18	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$48,706.00	Penn National	1207m	Good	Jevian Toledo	55kg	1:10.34	4-1-2	1	1. Sheriff Ronnie 2. Guapo Again 3. Our Pride N Joy	0.8L	$4.50
2/9	03/11/2024	21	HCP 3U	$62,755.00	Laurel Park	1106m	FM	Jevian Toledo	56kg	1:02.60	4-1-2	3	1. Tall Order 2. Guapo Again 3. Inevtabl Conection	0.1L	$3.00
7/10	13/10/2024	28	ALLOW OCLM 3U	$78,324.00	Laurel Park	1710m	FM	H Karamanos	56kg	1:41.86	2-4-7	1	1. Ruse 2. Fierce And Strong 3. St John's	8.1L	$7.40