Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Claiming
TORO FORWARD (8) showed good pace and went on to score by 4.5 lengths last time out over 1609m at this track (Turf). Meeting a deeper field this time but he deserves plenty of thought. SOULMATE (9) finished out of the money two starts back then he got a long way back and was beaten 8 lengths when seventh over 1811m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. UNCLE TRULY (6) finished out of the money when fresh from a spell two starts back then was beaten 3.5 lengths when fifth over 1609m at this track three-and-a-half weeks ago. Likely improver with strong prospects. CODE NAME (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. No surprise to see him in the mix.

Jockey: Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on February 20 over 1609m, 8 len behind Crumlin Lad carrying 54.5kg at $19.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 6 over 1646m, 10 len behind Forged Steel with 54kg at $10.60. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | ALLOW 4U | $43,539.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:35.34 | 3-6-6 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.50 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $80,599.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:40.25 | 5-4-5 | 7 |
| 10.3L | $10.60 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | HCP 4U | $42,601.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Ferrer | 53.5kg | 1:43.54 | 7-8-7 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/12/2025 | 59 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | J Ferrer | 55kg | 1:39.46 | 6-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $8.20 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $105,023.00 | Keeneland | 1710m | Fast | Luan Machado | 55.5kg | 1:45.95 | 6-5-4 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $16.66 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2025 | 20 | CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Churchill Downs | 1609m | Fast | Walter A Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:36.40 | 6-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $11.56 |

Jockey: Jesus Lopez Castanon
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start led but faded 3rd of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Prince Of Ayrshire carrying 54kg at $5.10. The run before that settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1006m, 6 len behind Rezasrolex with 53.5kg at $50.20. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 15/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | J Castanon | 54kg | 1:35.99 | 1-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.10 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | 18 | ALLOW OCLM 4U | $84,454.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | P Morales | 53.5kg | 0:55.65 | 8-7-6 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $50.20 |
| 8/9 | 24/12/2025 | 52 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $86,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 55kg | 1:35.24 | 5-2-8 | 9 |
| 7.4L | $7.70 |
| 9/9 | 02/11/2025 | 56 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $51,908.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | 1:36.10 | 4-8-9 | 7 |
| 21.9L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2025 | 24 | CLM 3U | $24,465.00 | Hawthorne | 1609m | FM | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | 1:34.93 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $12.40 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 312 | CLM 3U | $23,256.00 | Hawthorne | 1106m | Good | Alexander Bendezu | 55.5kg | 1:05.91 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $9.60 |

Jockey: Jose A. Batista
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 12 at this track on March 6 over 1710m, 18 len behind Mad Dog N Joe with 54kg at $89.80. The run before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 7 over 1710m, 20 len behind Into It with 54kg at $26.30. Others going much better heading into this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 06/03/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $42,837.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:44.24 | 6-10-11 | 9 |
| 18.4L | $89.80 |
| 9/11 | 07/02/2026 | 52 | CLM 4U | $41,369.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:41.95 | 4-9-9 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $26.30 |
| 5/10 | 17/12/2025 | 70 | CLM 3U | $44,410.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 55kg | 1:37.44 | 3-2-5 | 8 |
| 2.3L | $26.80 |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $44,140.00 | Delaware Park | 1673m | Good | Jose A Batista | 56kg | 1:42.29 | 4-8-8 | 6 |
| 19.6L | $32.60 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $44,343.00 | Delaware Park | 1710m | Good | Jose A Batista | 56kg | 1:44.74 | 2-1-3 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $71,318.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 54.5kg | 1:39.00 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $18.30 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 5th of 12 at this track on February 7 over 1710m, 5 len behind Fidelightcayut with 54kg at $5.60. Last start second last in a small field at this track on February 20 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Crumlin Lad carrying 54kg at $24.90. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | ALLOW 4U | $43,539.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:35.34 | 5-4-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $24.90 |
| 5/12 | 07/02/2026 | 114 | CLM 4U | $41,369.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:41.80 | 4-5-5 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.60 |
| 3/5 | 16/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $44,140.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56.5kg | 1:39.97 | 1-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 23/09/2025 | 20 | ALLOW 3U | $58,104.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:41.08 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2025 | 19 | ALLOW 3U | $58,104.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1673m | Fast | Antonio A Gallardo | 56kg | 1:40.06 | 2-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2025 | 43 | ALLOW 3U | $49,612.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1710m | Fast | W Martinez | 56kg | 1:41.43 | 2-3-4 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 54kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on February 15 over 1609m, 4 len behind Prince Of Ayrshire carrying 54kg at $26.90. The start before that 8th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on December 17 over 1710m, 15 len behind Pando carrying 56kg at $5.60. Likely to play a big role.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 15/02/2026 | 60 | CLM 4U | $43,509.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:35.99 | 6-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.90 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 60 | CLM 3U | $29,096.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Fast | Jose A Batista | 56kg | 1:45.38 | 4-6-8 | 9 |
| 15.0L | $5.60 |
| 7/8 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | CLM 3U | $35,769.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | Fast | Edwin Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:37.33 | 6-6-7 | 4 |
| 13.0L | $12.20 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Wilfred Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:40.37 | 2-6-7 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $14.40 |
| 6/11 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,860.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Wilfred Vasquez | 55.5kg | 1:41.25 | 2-8-6 | 11 |
| 9.6L | $22.30 |
| 6/10 | 12/07/2025 | 21 | CLM 3U | $41,284.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Jesus M Rios | 56kg | 1:43.04 | 8-6-6 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $10.90 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 56kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start scored a big 4.5 len win at this track March 4 over 1609m defeating Tigre carrying 54kg at $3.70. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on February 13 over 1710m, 2.5 len behind Two's A Crowd with 54kg at $11.50. Big chance again.
Last Starts 14 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 | 04/03/2026 | 19 | CLM 4U | $34,129.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:36.36 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/12 | 13/02/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $34,665.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:42.96 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $11.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/01/2026 | 15 | CLM 4U | $34,081.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | C Landeros | 54kg | 1:37.82 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.60 |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 20 | CLM 4U | $35,575.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 54kg | 1:35.63 | 3-4-6 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $13.20 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | CLM 3U | $34,916.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Wesley Ho | 55kg | 1:42.89 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $12.90 |
| 9/10 | 12/12/2025 | 132 | CLM 3U | $36,447.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | C Landeros | 55kg | 1:44.77 | 3-6-9 | 8 |
| 13.5L | $31.40 |

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on February 21 over 1811m, 8 len behind Ready To Fly carrying 52.5kg at $12.40. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on February 7 over 1710m, 8 len behind Into It carrying 54kg at $7.20. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | HCP 4U | $42,083.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1811m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 52.5kg | 1:49.03 | 8-7-7 | 7 |
| 8.1L | $12.40 |
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 4U | $41,369.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:41.95 | 11-6-6 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $7.20 |
| 11/12 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 4U | $42,601.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:43.54 | 8-10-11 | 11 |
| 5.1L | $7.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 29 | HCP 3U | $42,113.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 52.5kg | 1:35.05 | 10-2-3 | 9 |
| 0.4L | $27.40 |
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $62,137.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Eswan Flores | 55kg | 1:46.81 | 4-4-7 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.60 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $62,137.00 | Woodbine Aw | 1710m | Fast | Eswan Flores | 55kg | 1:45.90 | 3-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $10.40 |

Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on January 16 over 1673m, 1.3 len behind Palace View with 55kg at $5.90. Second-up 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park Turf on February 12 over 1710m, 3 len behind Saratoga Flash carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgard J Zayas | 56.5kg | 1:40.57 | 4-1-5 | 7 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 119 | CLM 4U | $51,355.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:40.52 | 1-4-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.90 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | CLM 3U | $85,780.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1509m | FM | Jose Luis Campos | 55kg | 1:30.64 | 2-6-6 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $8.85 |
| 6/9 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | CLM 3U | $85,780.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Rico W Walcott | 56kg | 1:42.98 | 1-3-6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2025 | 41 | ALLOW OCLM 3U | $177,674.00 | Woodbine Inner | 1710m | FM | Xarel Forde | 53.5kg | 1:42.93 | 1-3-5 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.20 |
| 5/11 | 19/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $91,743.00 | Woodbine Mohawk | 1811m | FM | Xarel Forde | 52.5kg | 1:47.39 | 4-3-5 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $10.30 |

Jockey: Scott Spieth
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 25 over 1408m, 15 len behind Bang A Rang carrying 54.5kg at $36.60. The start before that eased back early on 6th of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs on January 3 over 1207m, 9 len behind Paynted Warrior with 54.5kg at $76.30. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 25/01/2026 | 22 | CLM 4U | $32,097.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 54.5kg | 1:23.27 | 6-7-7 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $36.60 |
| 6/10 | 03/01/2026 | 17 | CLM 4U | $37,369.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 54.5kg | 1:10.30 | 8-8-6 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $76.30 |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | CLM 3U | $44,410.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 55kg | 1:37.44 | 8-9-9 | 9 |
| 5.6L | $114.80 |
| 9/10 | 19/11/2025 | 122 | CLM 3U | $44,275.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 55kg | 1:36.22 | 5-8-9 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $96.80 |
| 9/10 | 20/07/2025 | 29 | ALLOW 3U | $79,052.00 | Monmouth Park | 1106m | Good | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 55kg | 1:03.67 | 9-9-9 | 7 |
| 4.7L | $110.90 |
| 10/11 | 21/06/2025 | 126 | ALLOW 3U | $81,493.00 | Monmouth Park | 1710m | FM | Pedro L Cotto Jr | 55kg | 1:43.40 | 10-10-10 | 8 |
| 9.3L | $121.50 |