Tampa Bay Downs Race 7 - Race 7 - Starter Optional Claiming
MY FAVORITE BIRD (11) is close to breaking through after two consecutive placings, the latest coming when third over 1710m at Listed level at this track (Turf) after being in the firing line all the way. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Finds an easier assignment and can get the job done. EMPIRE OF GLORY (8) built on a nice second two starts back at Gulfstream Park Turf (Turf) with success over 1710m at this track (Turf) three-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. Samuel Marin scored on him last time and retains the ride. Finds a suitable race and can make it back-to-back successes. VINO SOLO (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he was never in contention over 1710m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into fourth. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. JES SEE ME (7) did a great job to score by 9 lengths over today's course and distance last time out to continue his outstanding recent form. Nicely placed to score once again.

Jockey: Gaddiel Martinez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign eased back early on 6th of 8 at this track on January 14 over 1710m, 9 len behind Vino Solo carrying 53.5kg at $29.10. First up last campaign settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Colonial Downs Inner Turf on July 25 over 1609m, 18 len behind Casa Cielo with 54kg at $34.20. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 91 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 | 14/01/2026 | 77 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 53.5kg | 1:42.50 | 8-7-6 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $29.10 |
| 1/12 | 29/10/2025 | 33 | MDN CLM 2 | $73,059.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | SP | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:50.53 | 10-5-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $27.79 |
| 5/6 | 26/09/2025 | 23 | MDN CLM 2 | $102,446.00 | Churchill Downs | 1710m | Fast | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:47.32 | 1-6-5 | 1 |
| 19.4L | $20.06 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2025 | 20 | MDN CLM 2 | $61,162.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Joseph Trejos | 54kg | 1:38.75 | 5-5-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $10.30 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Johan Rosado | 54kg | 1:37.78 | 3-5-5 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $31.20 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Colonial Downs | 1609m | FM | Gavin Ashton | 54kg | 1:36.93 | 7-5-5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $34.20 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 10 at this track on February 4 over 1710m, 9 len behind Classic Equation with 54kg at $3.60. Last start won by 0.8 len at Tampa Bay Downs March 8 over 1710m defeating Gold Rules carrying 54kg at $2.60. Hard to have.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/03/2026 | 32 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Wesley Ho | 54kg | 1:48.07 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 6/10 | 04/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $38,516.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 54kg | 1:44.14 | 9-6-6 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.60 |

Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming second last in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 over 1408m, 15 len behind Mr Hooligan with 51.5kg at $9.30. Last start scored a big 4 len win at this track March 21 over 1609m defeating This Beau Knows with 54kg at $10.80. This is going to test him.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 10 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:37.72 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/5 | 11/03/2026 | 89 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Ronaldo Rodriguez | 51.5kg | 1:24.21 | 2-3-4 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $9.30 |
| 8/8 | 12/12/2025 | 54 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose A Batista | 54kg | 1:39.32 | 7-8-PU | 3 |
| 99.0L | $17.70 |
| 4/7 | 19/10/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $80,670.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 54.5kg | 1:34.91 | 3-3-4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $30.70 |
| 8/11 | 28/09/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Jonathan Ocasio | 54.5kg | 1:41.53 | 4-5-8 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $58.10 |
| 4/8 | 14/09/2025 | 22 | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52kg | 0:56.18 | 4-3-4 | 3 |
| 12.0L | $32.80 |

Jockey: Ubardo Casique
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1710m, 6 len behind Empire Of Glory with 53.5kg at $2.30. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track in LR on March 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Alpyland carrying 54kg at $45.10. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Urbardo Casique | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 9-7-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 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: Charlie Marquez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1710m, 6 len behind Empire Of Glory with 53.5kg at $50.50. Previously second-up 9th of 13 at Laurel in LR on October 11 over 1207m, 15 len behind Big Cuddle with 55.5kg at $17.20. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 114 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Martina Rojas | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 7-4-5 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $50.50 |
| 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: Sara Hess
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1710m, 8 len behind Empire Of Glory with 53.5kg at $76.70. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on February 14 over 1609m, 27 len behind Mr Mo's Magic carrying 53.5kg at $88.90. Looks safely held on recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/03/2026 | 34 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 6-6-7 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $76.70 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Paco Lopez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Comes off a 31 day let-up. Last start favourite; scored a big 9 len win at this track March 15 over 1609m defeating Wise Words carrying 53.5kg at $1.30. The race before that favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 18 over 1609m defeating Roscommon carrying 53.5kg at $2.10. Among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 15/03/2026 | 25 | CLM 3 | $45,646.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:35.96 | 2-1-1 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | CLM 3 | $46,362.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:37.24 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 93 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Antonio A Gallardo | 53.5kg | 1:42.50 | 3-5-5 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/5 | 13/10/2025 | 24 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $57,839.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | P Morales | 54.5kg | 1:10.40 | 3-4-4 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 19/09/2025 | 10 | LR OPEN 2 | $153,670.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1308m | Fast | W Martinez | 54kg | 1:16.89 | 1-1-4 | 10 |
| 2.9L | $13.50 |
| 3/5 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | ALLOW OCLM 2 | $58,104.00 | Presque Isle Downs | 1207m | Fast | P Morales | 55.5kg | 1:10.30 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently came from midfield and won by 1.3 len at this track March 20 over 1710m defeating Knick's Honor with 53.5kg at $3.80. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Gulfstream Park Turf on March 6 over 1609m, nose behind Chicken Dance with 55.5kg at $16.10. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samuel Marin | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 4-1-1 | 9 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: David Delgado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1710m, 1.3 len behind Empire Of Glory with 53.5kg at $12.50. Before that second last of 8 at this track in LR on March 7 over 1609m, 15 len behind Alpyland with 54kg at $87.20. Wide draw makes it tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | David Delgado | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $12.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track in LR on March 29 over 1710m, 4 len behind Mr Mo's Magic with 54.5kg at $46.50. The run before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1710m, 5.5 len behind Empire Of Glory with 55.5kg at $19. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 54.5kg | 1:43.20 | 1-2-5 | 8 |
| 4.0L | $46.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Israel O Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:42.57 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 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 |