Tampa Bay Downs Race 2 - Race 2 - Maiden Claiming
NEOSTAR (7) is yet to break through in 10 runs but wasn't far away last time when second over 1006m at Tampa Bay Downs Turf (Turf) on March 25. Among the top chances. R WINCHESTER (2) was in the money at this track (Dirt) when resuming two runs back then could only manage fourth at this track (Dirt) over 1308m two-and-a-half weeks ago. Will drift back but wind up late. Overdue and looks well placed to break the ice. NADIR HAN (3) is a four-start maiden who returned last time and finished seventh at Tampa Bay Downs Turf (Turf) over 1006m, beaten 7 lengths. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat. GHOSTWRITER (4) is a four-year-old gelding on debut by Ghostzapper from Satirical who has been a prolific producer including winners at black type level. Promising type who can play a big role.
Jockey: Jose Luis Alonso
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1408m, 9 len behind One Last Bullet with 54kg at $42.60. Second-up 3rd in a small field at this track on April 12 over 1207m, 8 len behind Fairfield Bay carrying 53.5kg at $28.10. Others going much better heading into this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | 25 | MDN CLM 3U | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose Luis Alonso | 53.5kg | 1:11.14 | 3-2-3 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $28.10 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 96 | MDN CLM 3 | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Jose Luis Alonso | 54kg | 1:26.34 | 3-2-D3 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $42.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/12/2025 | 96 | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Jose Luis Alonso | 54kg | 1:39.32 | 2-6-5 | 2 |
| 55.0L | $126.20 |
| 5/5 | 07/09/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $107,034.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | M | Dalila A Rivera | 51.5kg | 1:11.54 | 2-5-5 | 4 |
| 40.0L | $25.60 |
Jockey: Samuel Marin
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at this track on February 22 over 1207m, 0.3 len behind North Ship with 55.5kg at $2.60. Second run from a spell 4th of 7 at this track on April 8 over 1308m, 7 len behind Pacific Standard carrying 56.5kg at $3.40. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 45 | MDN 3U | $80,058.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 56.5kg | 1:16.63 | 5-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2026 | 259 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,663.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 55.5kg | 1:10.94 | 1-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 08/06/2025 | 211 | MDN 3 | $87,092.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 54kg | 1:09.30 | 2-7-7 | 8 |
| 19.3L | $16.40 |
| 4/9 | 09/11/2024 | 21 | MDN CLM 2 | $66,971.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:42.65 | 1-1-4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | MDN 2 | $93,931.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:11.27 | 1-4-3 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $54.80 |
| 7/10 | 21/09/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $95,588.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1207m | Fast | M A Vasquez | 53.5kg | 1:12.13 | 5-7-7 | 9 |
| 14.5L | $42.20 |
Jockey: Daniel Centeno
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 25 over 1006m, 7 len behind Itza Teamster with 56.5kg at $19.60. Previously second-up second last of 8 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on November 21 over 1106m, 17 len behind Thought Control with 52.5kg at $29.60. Worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/03/2026 | 102 | MDN 3U | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | Sarah Hess | 56.5kg | 0:56.85 | 7-7-7 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $19.60 |
| 8/8 | 13/12/2025 | 22 | MDN OCLM 3U | $65,850.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | FM | Yolber Torres | 53kg | 0:56.36 | 3-8-8 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $41.80 |
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 56 | MDN 3U | $85,496.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52.5kg | 1:03.51 | 1-6-7 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $29.60 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $85,627.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1006m | Fast | Yolber Torres | 52.5kg | 0:57.32 | 4-3-4 | 2 |
| 9.8L | $12.60 |
Jockey: Cecily Evans
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Ghostzapper - Satirical) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Skyler Spanabel
Weight: 53.5kgs
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First-starter by Divining Rod out of Edit And Simplify. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Gaddiel A. Martinez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1308m, 2 len behind Knotenloserin with 54kg at $18.30. The run before that 5th of 7 at this track on April 3 over 1308m, 7 len behind Dixie On Fire carrying 54kg at $48. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 18/04/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | 1:19.04 | 3-1-3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $18.30 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $36,390.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1308m | Fast | Gaddiel A Martinez | 54kg | 1:17.65 | 5-3-5 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $48.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Victor Lara | 51kg | 1:26.34 | 1-8-8 | 8 |
| 43.5L | $16.90 |
Jockey: Marvin Fernandez
Weight: 52kgs
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Returns from a 31-day let-up. Last start made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 25 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Itza Teamster with 56.5kg at $24.40. The race before that second last of 10 at Tampa Bay Downs Turf on March 13 over 1609m, 26 len behind Resurgo carrying 56kg at $5.70. Made headway last time. Top chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $77,247.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1006m | FM | Alex Gonzalez | 56.5kg | 0:56.85 | 5-4-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $24.40 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2026 | 34 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,112.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Alex Gonzalez | 56kg | 1:35.63 | 4-8-9 | 8 |
| 26.3L | $5.70 |
| 3/10 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 4U | $33,524.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:10.49 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $21.80 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | MDN CLM 4U | $35,127.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Alex Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:10.80 | 2-3-3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $11.10 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 225 | MDN 3U | $83,969.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Anthony Rodriguez | 55.5kg | 1:10.99 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $92.70 |
| 8/8 | 18/04/2025 | 12 | MDN 3U | $84,665.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Sarah Hess | 53.5kg | 1:04.17 | 3-8-8 | 4 |
| 30.5L | $67.50 |
Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on February 8 over 1106m, 10 len behind Gray Astray carrying 55.5kg at $70.60. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 77 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 | 08/02/2026 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $48,502.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1106m | Fast | Jorge Luis Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 1:04.14 | 9-9-9 | 5 |
| 10.5L | $70.60 |