Tampa Bay Downs Race 8 - Race 8 - Maiden Claiming
NORWEGIAN WOOD (7) is building towards her maiden success, the latest effort a solid second over 1408m at this track (Dirt), beaten 4 lengths after being in the firing line on the corner. Ideally placed to break the ice. KIONA (9) turned in a strong performance first-up when in the money at this track but disappointed last time when eighth, beaten 12 lengths, at this track (Dirt) over 1106m. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SAGCY (6) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fourth over 1106m here last time. Will be putting in the big strides late. CAJUN HOTTIE (2) was beaten 4 lengths into fifth in a 1106m contest at this track last time out. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Ricardo Feliciano
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on February 27 over 1106m, 4 len behind Beautriz carrying 54kg at $3.30. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1207m, 14 len behind Sarasota Honey with 54kg at $4. Excellent winning chance with the help of an inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:05.54 | 3-2-5 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 13 | MDN CLM F 3 | $38,516.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:11.90 | 5-4-5 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | MDN CLM F 3 | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | R Feliciano | 54kg | 1:12.29 | 4-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | S Golibrzuch | 55kg | 1:05.84 | 5-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Pedro L. Cotto, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Uncle Chuck out of Pharaoh's Fashion. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Girvin out of Lookin At Molly. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Joseph Trejos
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on February 28 over 1710m, 17 len behind Wickedthiswaycomes carrying 54.5kg at $41.30. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1308m, 10 len behind Rules For Three carrying 54.5kg at $7.70. Hard to make a winning case.
Last Starts 18 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 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:48.01 | 8-7-8 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $41.30 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:20.29 | 2-4-4 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.70 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | 50 | MDN CLM F 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:39.57 | 1-5-6 | 1 |
| 12.5L | $10.40 |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | MDN CLM F 2 | $32,925.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Martina Rojas | 54kg | 1:40.05 | 2-7-7 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $26.90 |
| 5/5 | 28/11/2025 | 55 | MDN CLM F 2 | $32,824.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 54kg | 1:43.64 | 3-5-5 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $10.40 |
| 7/8 | 04/10/2025 | 43 | MDN CLM F 2 | $33,181.00 | Meadowlands | 1609m | FM | Madeline Rowland | 53.5kg | 1:36.14 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $59.00 |

Jockey: Kleiner A. Mejias
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track on February 27 over 1106m, 2.75 len behind Beautriz with 51kg at $7.20. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on February 13 over 1308m, 0.8 len behind Rules For Three carrying 54kg at $2.60. One of the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Kleiner A Mejias | 51kg | 1:05.54 | 7-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $7.20 |
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Angel Morales | 54kg | 1:20.29 | 6-2-2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Angel Morales | 54kg | 1:05.84 | 10-5-4 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $53.20 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on March 8 over 1408m, 4 len behind Lola's Romance carrying 54kg at $3.30. The run before that 3rd of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on January 25 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind El Ma'any carrying 54kg at $3.90. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/03/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Good | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:25.32 | 3-2-2 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 18 | MDN CLM F 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:39.57 | 8-6-3 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM F 3 | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:24.51 | 8-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $32,925.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Carlos Eduardo Rojas | 54kg | 1:12.48 | 5-5-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, second last of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1207m, 17 len behind Sarasota Honey carrying 54kg at $3.50. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on February 27 over 1106m, 6 len behind Beautriz with 54kg at $5.80. Prepared to risk today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | 1:05.54 | 8-6-6 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $5.80 |
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $38,516.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:11.90 | 1-6-6 | 6 |
| 17.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line 3rd of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1207m, 4 len behind Critical Magic carrying 54.5kg at $3.90. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on February 27 over 1106m, 12 len behind Beautriz carrying 54.5kg at $4.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:05.54 | 4-7-8 | 8 |
| 12.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 82 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:11.80 | 4-3-3 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $3.90 |
| 7/7 | 09/11/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $80,916.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54.5kg | 1:24.39 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 45.1L | $54.90 |

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start made ground from midfield; 2nd of 11 at this track on February 27 over 1106m, 10 len behind Elsie's Smile with 54.5kg at $7.10. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 8 over 1408m, 14 len behind Win Bet Only carrying 54.5kg at $9. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/02/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM F 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:05.50 | 5-2-2 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $7.10 |
| 5/7 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM F 3 | $33,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:26.08 | 1-3-5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | 43 | MDN CLM F 3 | $40,359.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:13.77 | 1-4-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.20 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Cipriano Gil | 54.5kg | 1:11.29 | 3-9-8 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $14.50 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 9 at this track on November 29 over 1308m, 23 len behind R End Of A Dream carrying 54kg at $13.50. Needs more time.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM F 2 | $35,878.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:19.33 | 7-9-9 | 2 |
| 23.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 3rd in a small field at Finger Lakes on August 25 over 1106m, 10 len behind Mobelladream carrying 54.5kg at $6.90. Should run well.
Last Starts 205 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 | 25/08/2025 | - | MDN F 2 | $50,543.00 | Finger Lakes | 1106m | Fast | Joel Cruz | 54.5kg | 1:05.31 | 3-3-3 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $6.90 |

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, ran last in a small field at this track on February 25 over 1408m, 25 len behind Caura carrying 54kg at $11.60. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM F 3 | $40,656.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Sarah Hess | 54kg | 1:24.87 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 25.3L | $11.60 |