Tampa Bay Downs Race 5 - Race 5 - Maiden Claiming
NO MERLOT (10) showed early speed from a good draw and led until entering the straight when first-up from a break last start, eventually holding on for second and beaten 0.3 lengths over 1710m at this track (Turf). Will take catching. RED SKY MORNING (3) was in the money two starts back at this track then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1609m at this track (Turf). Well placed and gets his chance to break through. SULION (5) was prominent at the turn and finished second last start over 1609m at this track (Turf), beaten 3 lengths. Nicely placed to take this out. DEVILMENT (4) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing fifth last start over 1710m at this track (Turf) five-and-a-half weeks ago. Top-three contender.
Jockey: Charlie Marquez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1710m, 26 len behind Three Percent carrying 55.5kg at $83.70. Will struggle against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 6-9-9 | 5 |
| 26.8L | $83.70 |
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1609m, 4 len behind Mr Funtastico carrying 55.5kg at $6.10. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind So So carrying 55.5kg at $7.60. Deserves another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/03/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:37.41 | 9-6-4 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $6.10 |
| 3/11 | 21/01/2026 | 39 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:43.15 | 9-3-3 | 11 |
| 1.3L | $7.60 |
| 5/10 | 13/12/2025 | 234 | MDN CLM 3U | $35,988.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Charlie Marquez | 55kg | 1:38.99 | 7-7-5 | 8 |
| 6.3L | $14.80 |
| 2/10 | 23/04/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 3 | $31,949.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | 1:44.94 | 9-3-2 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.20 |
| 9/10 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | MDN 3 | $83,994.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54kg | 1:36.07 | 7-9-9 | 3 |
| 18.0L | $15.20 |
| 3/10 | 09/03/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $32,103.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Hector Rafael Jr Diaz | 54.5kg | 1:36.71 | 10-7-3 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Cesar Gonzalez
Weight: 52kgs
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Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 3.5 len behind Alrasikh carrying 52kg at $22.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 6 over 1646m, 5 len behind And Thats My Story with 52kg at $25.50. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 22/02/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cesar Gonzalez | 52kg | 1:43.96 | 3-5-5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $22.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 4U | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Cesar Gonzalez | 52kg | 1:42.63 | 1-2-2 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $25.50 |
| 11/12 | 14/01/2026 | 42 | MDN CLM 4U | $26,391.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Rosario Montanez | 54.5kg | 1:25.90 | 5-11-11 | 2 |
| 18.1L | $18.90 |
| 5/6 | 03/12/2025 | 31 | MDN CLM 3U | $28,331.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 56kg | 1:24.99 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.90 |
| 5/10 | 02/11/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,458.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 56kg | 1:41.08 | 7-4-5 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $22.10 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | 26 | MDN CLM 3U | $40,335.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 54kg | 1:42.53 | 3-5-4 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 1.0 len behind Alrasikh carrying 55.5kg at $28.10. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at this track on March 11 over 1609m, 3 len behind Mr Funtastico carrying 55.5kg at $4.20. Has the ability to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Luis Alonso | 55.5kg | 1:37.41 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | 343 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Jose Luis Alonso | 55.5kg | 1:43.96 | 2-2-3 | 8 |
| 1.0L | $28.10 |
| 2/9 | 16/03/2025 | 135 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,103.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Luis Alonso | 55.5kg | 1:36.70 | 2-2-2 | 5 |
| 1.0L | $40.60 |
| 11/12 | 01/11/2024 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $41,096.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Renzo Rojas | 56kg | 1:35.21 | 5-11-11 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $25.60 |
Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on December 24 over 1408m, 53 len behind Little Thunder with 51kg at $52.70. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at this track on December 7 2024 over 1609m, 99 len behind Innately Good carrying 54kg at $6.90. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 100 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 | 24/12/2025 | 382 | MDN 3U | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Johanis Aranguren | 51kg | 1:22.50 | 7-8-8 | 4 |
| 53.3L | $52.70 |
| 10/10 | 07/12/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $81,664.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 54kg | 1:37.72 | 1-10-10 | 2 |
| 100.0L | $6.90 |
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 40 day letup. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1710m, 16 len behind Three Percent with 55.5kg at $7.60. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 7 len behind Alrasikh with 55.5kg at $14.60. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/02/2026 | 23 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:43.96 | 6-8-8 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $14.60 |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | 133 | MDN 4U | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Cipriano Gil | 55.5kg | 1:41.62 | 7-7-7 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $7.60 |
| 9/12 | 19/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $99,388.00 | Parx | 1308m | Fast | Mychel J Sanchez | 55.5kg | 1:17.85 | 3-11-9 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $5.60 |
Jockey: Jesus Lopez Castanon
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start settled back and ran on when 6th of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 4 len behind Alrasikh with 55.5kg at $11.10. The start before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1710m, 4 len behind So So with 55.5kg at $4.10. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 22/02/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Castanon | 55.5kg | 1:43.96 | 10-6-6 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $11.10 |
| 4/11 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | J Castanon | 55.5kg | 1:43.15 | 8-5-4 | 10 |
| 4.0L | $4.10 |
| 2/10 | 07/01/2026 | 74 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,138.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | J Castanon | 55.5kg | 1:44.50 | 9-5-2 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.60 |
| 9/11 | 25/10/2025 | 84 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,140.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Edgar Perez | 54.5kg | 1:41.75 | 4-7-9 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $35.70 |
| 7/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $44,961.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | FM | Rajiv Maragh | 53.5kg | 1:41.08 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 16.5L | $14.60 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 40-day let-up. First-up after four months rolled along in front then was edged out late 2nd of 12 at this track on February 22 over 1710m, 0.3 len behind Alrasikh carrying 55.5kg at $1.80. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Saratoga on August 17 over 1408m, 12 len behind Secured Lender carrying 54kg at $20.40. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 22/02/2026 | 121 | MDN CLM 4U | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 55.5kg | 1:43.96 | 1-1-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 7/11 | 24/10/2025 | 35 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,148.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:43.36 | 7-9-7 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $8.01 |
| 2/11 | 19/09/2025 | 18 | MDN CLM 3U | $79,511.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1710m | FM | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:42.08 | 9-5-2 | 9 |
| 0.5L | $26.69 |
| 3/9 | 01/09/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 3U | $58,104.00 | Saratoga | 1609m | Fast | Luis R Rivera (Jnr) | 54.5kg | 1:38.82 | 9-4-3 | 5 |
| 5.8L | $28.25 |
| 6/8 | 17/08/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 3U | $72,868.00 | Saratoga | 1408m | Fast | K Carmouche | 54kg | 1:24.35 | 8-6-6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $20.40 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2025 | 149 | MDN CLM 3U | $84,098.00 | Saratoga | 1811m | Fast | Ricardo Santana Jr | 53.5kg | 1:51.66 | 3-4-4 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $20.90 |
Jockey: Manny Jimenez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at Gulfstream Park All Weather July 26 over 1006m, 9 len behind Hottakejake with 51kg at $89.40. On debut ran last of 8 at Gulfstream Park June 14 over 1207m, 25 len behind Adversary with 53.5kg at $45.10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 251 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $44,343.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 51kg | 0:56.96 | 6-8-7 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $89.40 |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3U | $52,877.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Leonel Reyes | 53.5kg | 1:11.19 | 8-8-8 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $45.10 |