Tampa Bay Downs Race 9 - Race 9 - Starter Optional Claiming
DISTINCT (5) went forward and proved too strong last time out, scoring by 7 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. HARD TALK (9) lines up on the back of a 9 length fourth over 1408m at Tampa Bay Downs. Race sets up well for him. DOUBLE MILES (2) scored an overdue maiden win last time out, getting home by 1.5 lengths over 1609m at this track (Turf). Looks well placed and he is worth including. RED FERN (4) travelled just behind the leader before taking over and scoring a determined win by one length over 1609m here last time. Cannot be underestimated. Something for the Multiples: POWER WRENCH (6)

Jockey: Cipriano Gil
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes off a 31 day let-up. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 1.5 len at this track April 1 over 1609m defeating Power Wrench carrying 54kg at $5.80. Before that 4th of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on March 15 over 1646m, 7 len behind Miki Jak with 54kg at $6. No reason he cannot build on that success.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Pascacio Lopez | 54kg | 1:37.94 | 5-4-1 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.80 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2026 | 15 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Sonny Leon | 54kg | 1:42.58 | 4-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/02/2026 | 37 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | Marcos Meneses | 54kg | 1:43.57 | 3-3-3 | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.90 |
| 8/9 | 22/01/2026 | 67 | MDN CLM 3 | $50,822.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1710m | Fast | Javier Castellano | 55.5kg | 1:45.02 | 9-8-8 | 9 |
| 25.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | MDN CLM 2 | $51,908.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:42.40 | 1-5-2 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $13.40 |
| 6/7 | 19/10/2025 | 28 | MDN 2 | $80,670.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:34.91 | 2-5-6 | 2 |
| 10.5L | $13.10 |

Jockey: Gaddiel A. Martinez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Not raced for 41 days. Last run ran last of 8 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on March 22 over 1673m, 48 len behind I'm Sam with 55kg at $5.10. At only start last preparation got back early 5th of 7 at this track on December 31 over 1609m, 8 len behind Justin Smiles carrying 53.5kg at $7.20. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 42 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 | 22/03/2026 | 81 | CLM 3 | $46,348.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Luis Saez | 55kg | 1:39.92 | 6-8-8 | 1 |
| 48.3L | $5.10 |
| 5/7 | 31/12/2025 | 115 | HCP 2 | $55,130.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:36.69 | 6-7-5 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.20 |
| 1/8 | 07/09/2025 | 15 | MDN CLM 2 | $53,517.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 54.5kg | 1:42.53 | 8-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 23/08/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $54,264.00 | Gulfstream Park | 1673m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 53.5kg | 1:42.20 | 9-4-4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Wesley Ho
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up ran last of 9 at this track on March 20 over 1710m, 20 len behind Empire Of Glory with 53.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell scored a big 7 len win at this track April 12 over 1609m defeating High Yield Hunk carrying 54kg at $3.40. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/04/2026 | 23 | CLM 3 | $44,396.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 54kg | 1:36.14 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.40 |
| 9/9 | 20/03/2026 | 65 | HCP 3 | $50,562.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | D E Centeno | 53.5kg | 1:42.57 | 3-5-9 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | HCP 3 | $51,355.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1710m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:42.50 | 5-3-3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $6.90 |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 2 | $55,130.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 1:36.69 | 4-4-6 | 7 |
| 10.1L | $1.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | MDN CLM 2 | $32,824.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | P Morales | 54kg | 1:37.25 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Gabriel Maldonado
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Most recently won by 4 len at this track April 17 over 1609m defeating Musket Magic with 53.5kg at $10.20. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on April 1 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Double Miles carrying 54kg at $18.20. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 16 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 | 17/04/2026 | 16 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Ademar Santos | 53.5kg | 1:38.25 | 8-3-1 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $10.20 |
| 2/10 | 01/04/2026 | 21 | MDN CLM 3 | $33,479.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Ademar Santos | 54kg | 1:37.94 | 10-3-2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $18.20 |
| 5/5 | 11/03/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3 | $40,028.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Urbardo Casique | 54kg | 1:24.21 | 5-5-5 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $23.60 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,303.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Good | Johanis Aranguren | 49.5kg | 1:43.57 | 8-8-9 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $14.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | 17 | MDN CLM 3 | $32,810.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Gabriel Maldonado | 54kg | 1:37.60 | 4-2-4 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $6.10 |
| 5/7 | 25/01/2026 | 11 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1646m | Fast | Ademar Santos | 54kg | 1:43.67 | 4-4-5 | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.30 |

Jockey: Israel O. Rodriguez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run got back early 4th of 7 at this track on March 15 over 1609m, 11 len behind Jes See Me with 53.5kg at $16.40. Before that second last of 7 at Tampa Bay Downs on February 4 over 1207m, 11 len behind Valdero with 56kg at $5.40. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 49 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 | 15/03/2026 | 39 | CLM 3 | $45,646.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Sonny Leon | 53.5kg | 1:35.96 | 7-7-4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $16.40 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 21 | CLM 3 | $41,369.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Wesley Ho | 56kg | 1:10.34 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $5.40 |
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $30,670.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1106m | Fast | Samuel Marin | 54kg | 1:05.80 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 6/11 | 31/12/2025 | 25 | MDN CLM 2 | $35,988.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Leon | 54kg | 1:12.05 | 5-3-6 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $7.10 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $84,227.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1207m | Fast | Jose A Leon | 54kg | 1:10.49 | 4-7-8 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $82.90 |

Jockey: Alonso Quinonez
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on April 15 over 1609m, 11 len behind Jes See Me with 53.5kg at $28.70. The race before that won by 0.8 len at Tampa Bay Downs March 8 over 1710m defeating Gold Rules with 54kg at $2.60. Others read better. This will test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/04/2026 | 38 | HCP 3 | $52,402.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1609m | FM | Wesley Ho | 53.5kg | 1:35.92 | 1-4-7 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $28.70 |
| 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: Jose C. Ferrer
Weight: 53.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run got back early in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs in LR on March 29 over 1408m, 9 len behind Maykomotion carrying 55kg at $18.80. Before that 3rd in a small field at Tampa Bay Downs on March 6 over 1207m, 2.5 len behind Cademan with 55.5kg at $7.90. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 3 | $154,494.00 | Tampa Bay Downs | 1408m | Fast | Marcos Meneses | 55kg | 1:22.88 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $18.80 |
| 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 |