Tampa Bay Downs Race 6 - Ocala Breeders' Sales Sophomore S. Stakes
SWEEPING SHADOW (6) showed good early dash before weakening to be beaten 5 lengths into fourth over 1207m at Listed level at Gulfstream Park (Dirt) last time out. Will find this much easier. Leading contender. ROCKIES BALBOA (4) had been in top form scoring two wins on end prior to missing the frame last time out in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Coming back in journey today. Junior Alvarado is back on and has a solid record on the three-year-old, including two wins. Among the leading chances. MAYKOMOTION (1) was in a different class last time with a dominant all-the-way win by 6 lengths at this track (Dirt) over 1408m. Expected to feature. LANGVAD (2) is a talented colt who was well held last time in tougher grade over 1408m in stakes class at Gulfstream Park (Dirt). Should camp just off the leaders. Sure to be thereabouts.
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up. First start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 7 at Gulfstream Park on December 13 over 1408m, 9 len behind Jackson Hole with 54.5kg at $6.20. Returned from break won by 6 len at this track March 7 over 1408m defeating Bod Beach carrying 54kg at $3.20. Sure to go well again. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 22 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 | 07/03/2026 | 84 | MDN 3 | $84,270.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | John R Velazquez | 54kg | 1:22.21 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,198.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Tyler Gaffalione | 54.5kg | 1:25.10 | 3-3-5 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $6.20 |
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 55kgs
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Freshened since getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 6 len at this track February 25 over 1308m defeating Yes I Will with 54kg at $4.10. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:17.84 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.10 |
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Gulfstream Park in the G2 Fountain of Youth Stakes on February 28 over 1710m, 26 len behind Commandment with 54.5kg at $56.50. Before that won by 5 len at Gulfstream Park January 29 over 1408m defeating All To Win carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Can do much better.
Last Starts 29 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 | 28/02/2026 | 30 | G2 OPEN 3 | $596,910.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Luis Saez | 54.5kg | 1:43.33 | 1-6-9 | 2 |
| 26.5L | $56.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | 48 | ALLOW 3 | $80,717.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1408m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 55.5kg | 1:23.82 | 2-1-1 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 47 | MDN OCLM 2 | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1308m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54.5kg | 1:17.41 | 1-1-1 | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 10/12 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $182,648.00 | Churchill Downs | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.22 | 3-7-10 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $2.96 |
| 2/12 | 04/10/2025 | 33 | MDN 2 | $167,428.00 | Keeneland | 1207m | Fast | C Lanerie | 54kg | 1:10.23 | 2-3-2 | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.43 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $152,905.00 | Saratoga | 1207m | Fast | Junior Alvarado | 54kg | 1:10.76 | 5-6-5 | 7 |
| 9.7L | $20.42 |
Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 55kgs
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At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at this track on March 21 over 1106m, 7 len behind Tallmar with 53.5kg at $15.50. The race before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at this track on February 27 over 1207m, 6 len behind Fulmine carrying 53.5kg at $29.60. Tricky assignment.
Last Starts 8 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 | 21/03/2026 | 22 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $77,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:03.88 | 2-3-4 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $15.50 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | 34 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $79,173.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:10.35 | 2-3-3 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $29.60 |
| 3/6 | 24/01/2026 | 103 | ALLOW OCLM 3 | $82,960.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Israel O Rodriguez | 53.5kg | 1:10.94 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $11.20 |
| 2/5 | 13/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $57,839.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rosario Montanez | 55.5kg | 1:10.40 | 2-1-2 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $61,162.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | 1:10.61 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2025 | 37 | MDN 2 | $46,512.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1106m | Fast | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | 1:04.45 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on March 6 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Cademan carrying 55.5kg at $7.90. Before that won by 2.75 len at this track February 11 over 1308m defeating Cademan carrying 53.5kg at $5.60. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 23 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 | 06/03/2026 | 23 | HCP 3 | $51,264.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Charlie Marquez | 55.5kg | 1:10.58 | 4-3-3 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.90 |
| 1/6 | 11/02/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $52,068.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:17.86 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.60 |
| 2/7 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $54,559.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:23.52 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/01/2026 | 20 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | 1:44.92 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/12/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,988.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | 1:18.29 | 5-5-3 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.10 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | 17 | MDN CLM 2 | $32,824.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | 1:37.25 | 5-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $12.50 |