Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Maiden Special Weight
NEO ZAPPER (7) took advantage of the good draw and raced on the pace last start before tiring to finish sixth, beaten 11 lengths, over 1710m at this track (Turf). Sure to be prominent from the outset. OBRA PRIMA (2) is a three-year-old colt by Quality Road out of Paulistinha on debut for the Chad C Brown stable. Should acquit himself well. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. GRAY OBSESSION (5) was safely held on debut last start, finishing 16 lengths behind the winner in sixth over 1207m at Tampa Bay Downs (Dirt). Plenty of scope for improvement. One of the main contenders. MO ACTION (6) resumes from a spell of three months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1710m at this track (Turf). Has ability and must be included in calculations.
Jockey: Angel Serpa
Weight: 54kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on March 11 over 1408m, 14 len behind Mr Hooligan with 54kg at $10.40. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1710m, 14 len behind Arizona Territory carrying 54kg at $96.20. Others preferred at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Angel Serpa | 54kg | 1:42.68 | 1-8-8 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $96.20 |
| 3/5 | 11/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Angel Serpa | 54kg | 1:24.21 | 1-4-3 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $10.40 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Quality Road out of Paulistinha. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
Jockey: Hector Rafael Diaz, Jr.
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by The Factor out of Kiss More. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Scott Spieth
Weight: 54kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 29 over 1207m, 18 len behind My Boy Star carrying 54kg at $39. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 21 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 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | S Spieth | 54kg | 1:09.59 | 5-8-7 | 4 |
| 18.5L | $39.00 |
Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
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At debut, settled back and ran on when 6th of 8 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 29 over 1207m, 16 len behind My Boy Star carrying 54kg at $8.90. Should improve and is a chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 29/03/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:09.59 | 7-4-6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $8.90 |
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Weight: 54kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track January 18 over 1710m, 5 len behind Navigation with 54kg at $9.60. On debut second last in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs December 10 over 1646m, 8 len behind Forever Man carrying 54kg at $5.70. Returns in a winnable race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/01/2026 | 39 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | Good | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:44.40 | 1-5-6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.60 |
| 4/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:41.62 | 2-4-4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.70 |
Jockey: Richard Mitchell
Weight: 54kgs
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Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1710m, 11 len behind Arizona Territory carrying 54kg at $6.80. The race before that raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 11 at this track on March 6 over 1609m, 6 len behind Instability with 54kg at $14. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | 1:42.68 | 2-3-6 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $6.80 |
| 3/11 | 06/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | Good | Richard Mitchell | 54kg | 1:38.28 | 2-4-3 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | MDN 3 | $78,459.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | Good | J Ferrer | 54kg | 0:58.13 | 5-5-4 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/12 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | MDN 3 | $82,212.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:11.03 | 4-3-5 | 9 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | 126 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | J Ferrer | 54kg | 1:10.49 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 4.9L | $8.90 |
| 2/7 | 02/08/2025 | 20 | MDN 2 | $108,527.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | David Boraco | 53.5kg | 0:56.25 | 1-2-2 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 54kgs
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First-starter by Essential Quality out of Adorable Miss. Maybe later.
Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 54kgs
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Three-year-old colt (American Pharoah - In Front) making his debut. Key runner expected to measure up.