Tampa Bay Downs Race 11 - Esmark Tampa Bay Derby Stakes
FURTHER ADO (6) has not raced since he finished off last campaign with a strong win over 1710m in the G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs (Dirt) three-and-a-half months ago. Should camp just off the leaders. Best figures should see him run well. CANALETTO (9) was ridden positively and led throughout to score over 1609m at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) last time. Winning rider aboard again and is a top chance. REDLAND REBELS (1) was narrowly beaten last start when second in a small field over 1710m in stakes class at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) at the first run of the campaign. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will be in this for a long way. POWERSHIFT (5) went forward over 1646m at this track (Dirt) on debut last start but found one better. Among the top-three contenders.

Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf in LR on January 31 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Thousandsticks carrying 53.5kg at $10.50. Previously second-up won by 6 len at Gulfstream Park Turf August 3 over 1609m defeating Risk carrying 53.5kg at $6.40. Sure to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 181 | LR OPEN 3 | $249,643.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Junior Alvarado | 53.5kg | 1:40.23 | 5-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $10.50 |
| 1/12 | 03/08/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | 1:35.76 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.40 |
| 4/7 | 13/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 53.5kg | 1:12.08 | 6-6-4 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $7.70 |

Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 9th of 11 at Aqueduct in the G2 Remsen Stakes on December 6 over 1811m, 18 len behind Paladin with 53.5kg at $5.20. Won previous preparation first up won by a 0.3 len at Saratoga August 30 over 1408m defeating Stradale with 54kg at $10.30. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 91 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 | 06/12/2025 | 63 | G2 OPEN 2 | $382,848.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1811m | Fast | K Carmouche | 53.5kg | 1:50.97 | 11-9-9 | 11 |
| 18.4L | $5.20 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 2 | $761,035.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 55.5kg | 1:34.57 | 5-3-2 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $8.07 |
| 1/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:23.63 | 1-2-1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Renzo Rojas
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at Gulfstream Park in the LR January 3 over 1609m, 6 len behind Commandment carrying 53.5kg at $24.90. At its first start won by 3 len Gulfstream Park October 25 over 1207m defeating Only The Lonely carrying 54.5kg at $3.60. Needs more time.
Last Starts 63 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 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | LR OPEN 3 | $261,584.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Renzo Rojas | 53.5kg | 1:38.23 | 1-4-2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $24.90 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $458,015.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:44.85 | 4-2-3 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $11.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $80,670.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:11.67 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won came from midfield and won by 4 len at this track February 8 over 1408m defeating Ramajay with 54kg at $3.40. Facing a more difficult assignment this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | D E Centeno | 54kg | 1:24.58 | 6-1-1 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |

Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 9 at this track on February 7 over 1646m, 0.8 len behind Emerging Market carrying 54kg at $2.10. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening his account.
Last Starts 28 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 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:39.11 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming after a three-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign winning by 1.75 len Churchill Downs G2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes November 29 over 1710m defeating Universe carrying 55.5kg at $1.71. On debut fifth of 8 at Saratoga July 26 over 1207m, 3.5 len behind Soldier N Diplomat with 54kg at $3.45. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 98 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 | 29/11/2025 | 50 | G2 OPEN 2 | $610,687.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 1:43.33 | 1-2-1 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.71 |
| 1/12 | 10/10/2025 | 41 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:43.52 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 20.0L | $3.24 |
| 3/8 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | MDN 2 | $155,039.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | Luan Machado | 54kg | 1:23.63 | 2-4-3 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.60 |
| 5/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | I Ortiz Jr | 54kg | 1:11.87 | 3-6-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.45 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 49 day let-up. Resuming won by 1.75 len at Fairgrounds December 20 over 1710m defeating Ocelli with 54.5kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Fairgrounds in the G3 Lecomte Stakes on January 17 over 1710m, 13 len behind Golden Tempo carrying 55.5kg at $9.80. Predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $373,692.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55.5kg | 1:44.98 | 3-10-10 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $9.80 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 65 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Fairgrounds | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:44.83 | 4-2-1 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1408m | Fast | Florent Geroux | 54kg | 1:23.71 | 7-6-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $14.19 |

Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at Gulfstream Park on January 10 over 1408m, 1.5 len behind Chief Wallabee with 55.5kg at $3.10. Second-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track in LR on February 7 over 1710m, 6 len behind Renegade carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $356,633.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:43.54 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $125,561.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:23.35 | 8-1-2 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Flavien Prat
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; scored a big 8 len win at Gulfstream Park January 25 over 1609m defeating Lost Money with 55.5kg at $2.40. Can make it two-for-two.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $119,829.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Flavien Prat | 55.5kg | 1:36.28 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |