Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
VINO SOLO (5) is a talented gelding who was well held last time out in the tougher won by Alpyland over 1609m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Has been in strong form this campaign, registering two wins. Best form puts him right in this. EMPIRE OF GLORY (9) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a nose from the winner in second over 1609m at Gulfstream Park Turf after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake. MEGACLES (7) pushed forward and went on to record a determined win last start by 0.3 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Must raise the bar but he has the talent to test this line-up. MICANOPY (1) returned from a spell two weeks ago when he was beaten 8 lengths into seventh over 1609m at Gulfstream Park Turf. Fitter so a likely improver.

Jockey: Samy Camacho
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 8 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 6 over 1609m, 8 len behind Ababajoni with 55.5kg at $26.40. Previously second-up won by 0.8 len at Gulfstream Park September 13 over 1408m defeating Other Level with 54.5kg at $2.30. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 139 | ALLOW 3 | $75,843.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:33.58 | 8-8-7 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $26.40 |
| 9/11 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $304,414.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Edgard J Zayas | 55kg | 1:23.30 | 8-10-9 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $81,040.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:24.68 | 4-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $82,171.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Jose E Morelos | 54.5kg | 1:17.86 | 7-4-2 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $11.90 |

Jockey: Martina Rojas
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Penn National in the LR November 26 over 1207m, 5.5 len behind Tough Guy Tony carrying 56kg at $14.60. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Presque Isle Downs LR September 19 over 1308m defeating Inmate carrying 54kg at $9.40. In the mix on best form.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN 2 | $76,336.00 | Penn National | 1207m | SP | Martin Chuan | 56kg | 1:11.65 | 7-7-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $14.60 |
| 9/13 | 11/10/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 2 | $155,312.00 | Laurel Park | 1207m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 55.5kg | 1:12.10 | 7-13-9 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $17.20 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | 74 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,670.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 54kg | 1:16.89 | 9-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $9.40 |
| 1/7 | 07/07/2025 | 19 | MDN 2 | $45,872.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1006m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 54.5kg | 0:58.79 | 7-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $46,656.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 905m | Fast | Martina Rojas | 54.5kg | 0:51.30 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $12.50 |

Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at this track on January 2 over 1710m, nose behind Hard Talk with 54kg at $2.50. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 1.0 len at this track February 4 over 1710m defeating Rags To Lace carrying 54kg at $1.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 44 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 | 04/02/2026 | 33 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | P Morales | 54kg | 1:44.23 | 4-1-1 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/12 | 02/01/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | P Morales | 54kg | 1:44.92 | 2-2-2 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign third of 8 at this track January 14 over 1710m, 2.25 len behind Vino Solo carrying 53.5kg at $6.90. At his first start to post a big 3.5 len win. This track November 26 over 1609m defeating Giulio Cesare carrying 54kg at $2.20. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 65 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 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:42.50 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $55,130.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:36.69 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $32,824.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 54kg | 1:37.25 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Ubardo Casique
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 6th of 8 at this track in LR on March 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Alpyland with 54kg at $45.10. The run before that won by 1.0 len at this track January 14 over 1710m defeating Knick's Honor with 55.5kg at $4.20. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 13 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 | 07/03/2026 | 52 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:37.61 | 6-7-6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $45.10 |
| 1/8 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 55.5kg | 1:42.50 | 7-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $41,348.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 8-4-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $61.10 |

Jockey: David Delgado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start second last of 8 at this track in LR on March 7 over 1609m, 15 len behind Alpyland with 54kg at $87.20. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1609m, 9 len behind Mr Mo's Magic carrying 53.5kg at $31. Prefer in something a bit easier.
Last Starts 13 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 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 3 | $175,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | David Delgado | 54kg | 1:37.61 | 5-8-7 | 6 |
| 15.8L | $87.20 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 31 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 53.5kg | 1:35.26 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | David Delgado | 54.5kg | 1:42.50 | 2-2-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 31/12/2025 | 32 | HCP 2 | $55,130.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 54.5kg | 1:36.69 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 70 | MDN CLM 2 | $41,221.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | David Delgado | 54kg | 1:38.55 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/09/2025 | 17 | MDN 2 | $35,168.00 | Canterbury Park | 1609m | Good | Lopez Daylor Berrios | 55kg | 1:40.60 | 1-1-D1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $12.10 |

Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by a 0.3 len at this track February 21 over 1609m defeating Thirsted carrying 54kg at $2.90. The race before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1710m, 1.5 len behind Classic Equation carrying 54kg at $57.20. Confidence high so a repeat performance is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 21/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,656.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:37.23 | 1-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/10 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | MDN CLM 3 | $38,516.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54kg | 1:44.14 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 1.5L | $57.20 |
| 6/7 | 09/01/2026 | 194 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,359.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Rosario Montanez | 54kg | 1:17.72 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $4.90 |
| 3/6 | 29/06/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $108,865.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Emisael Jaramillo | 53.5kg | 0:58.42 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming ran last in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on January 24 over 1207m, 19 len behind Ball Of Fire carrying 53.5kg at $40.40. Last start 6th of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1609m, 27 len behind Mr Mo's Magic carrying 53.5kg at $88.90. Prefer in something a bit easier.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | 1:35.26 | 1-7-6 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $88.90 |
| 6/6 | 24/01/2026 | 140 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,960.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | 1:10.94 | 6-6-6 | 6 |
| 19.1L | $40.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN CG 2 | $114,679.00 | Canterbury Park | 1207m | Fast | B J Williams | 54.5kg | 1:12.03 | 2-3-3 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $15.40 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $43,411.00 | Canterbury Park | 1106m | Fast | Kelsi Harr | 53.5kg | 1:06.82 | 4-3-1 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/07/2025 | 24 | MDN 2 | $35,168.00 | Canterbury Park | 1006m | Fast | B J Williams | 53.5kg | 0:59.30 | 4-6-6 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $25.30 |
| 7/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $35,168.00 | Canterbury Park | 905m | Fast | V Santiago | 53.5kg | 0:52.58 | 7-7-7 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $8.90 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 6 over 1609m, nose behind Chicken Dance with 55.5kg at $16.10. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Vino Solo carrying 53.5kg at $10.90. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 06/03/2026 | 51 | HCP 3 | $58,989.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 55.5kg | 1:35.27 | 7-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.10 |
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 39 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:42.50 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.90 |
| 10/10 | 06/12/2025 | 35 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $84,992.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 53.5kg | 1:38.81 | 10-10-PU | 8 |
| 99.0L | $51.50 |
| 5/5 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $229,008.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54.5kg | 1:37.90 | 5-5-5 | 4 |
| 33.3L | $23.69 |
| 3/7 | 11/10/2025 | 35 | LR OPEN 2 | $152,207.00 | Delaware Park | 1609m | Fast | Martin Chuan | 54kg | 1:40.22 | 7-5-3 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $71.30 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2025 | 29 | LR OPEN 2 | $191,131.00 | Colonial Downs | 1710m | FM | Jorge Ruiz | 53.5kg | 1:43.25 | 1-5-5 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $25.10 |