📅 Post Time: 12:00 PM ET
📍 Track: Gulfstream Park (All Weather Track)
🏆 Claiming Race: $10,000 | Purse: $25,000
💰 Wagering Options: $1 Daily Double, $1 Exacta, $0.50 Trifecta, $0.10 Superfecta, $1 Bet 3 (Races 1-2-3), $0.50 Pick 5 (Races 1-2-3-4-5)

Race Overview

This 5-furlong sprint is a wide-open claiming race with a mix of experienced contenders and potential upsets. Expect a blazing pace as these runners try to claim the $25,000 purse.

🐎 The Contenders – Horse-by-Horse Breakdown

1. Rough Draft (ML 5-2)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 75-70-79
👤 Trainer: F. Abreu | 🏇 Jockey: E. Jaramillo (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Editorial | Dam: Rate Play (Exchange Rate)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: The morning line favorite with strong speed figures. Expect him to press the pace and be tough to reel in late.

2. Grimes (ML 10-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 62-59-54
👤 Trainer: K. Spanabel | 🏇 Jockey: C. Maragh (110 lbs)
🧬 Sire: The Factor | Dam: There She Is (Medaglia d’Oro)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: Not the most consistent, but his pedigree suggests he could improve. Worth a look at long odds.

3. Dropkick Murphy (ML 9-2)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 69-70-81
👤 Trainer: K. Davey | 🏇 Jockey: J. Alvarado (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Bucchero | Dam: Birthday Suit (Freud)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: Good speed figures make him a legit contender. A sharp break puts him right in the mix.

4. Gabagool (ML 8-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 63-55-68
👤 Trainer: C. Maragh | 🏇 Jockey: R. Maragh (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Ransom the Moon | Dam: Kentucky Whisper (Southern Halo)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: Shows steady improvement, but needs a career-best effort to contend.

5. Lookin to Excel (ML 20-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 55-67-70
👤 Trainer: M. Bowersock | 🏇 Jockey: R. Gutierrez (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Lookin At Lucky | Dam: MacabraIre (Exceed And ExcelAus)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: A big longshot with low figures. Needs a miracle trip to win.

6. Neophyte (ML 3-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 59-78-80
👤 Trainer: S. Joseph Jr. | 🏇 Jockey: E. Zayas (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Neolithic | Dam: Fazed (In Summation)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: One of the strongest contenders in the race. A must-use in exotics and a legit win threat.

7. Rock to Fame (ML 12-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 50-70-71
👤 Trainer: B. Croft | 🏇 Jockey: J. Bravo (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Kantharos | Dam: Rose to Fame (Gemologist)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: Capable of sneaking into the exotics, but needs a fast pace to set him up late.

8. Courageous Copper (ML 8-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 59-79-85
👤 Trainer: M. De Paulo | 🏇 Jockey: L. Salles (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Chitu | Dam: Swift Lady (Awesome of Course)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: One of the sneaky value plays with a strong back-class Beyer of 85.

9. Souper Sunshine (ML 10-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 55-67-77
👤 Trainer: A. Maragh | 🏇 Jockey: M. Husbands (113 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Souper Speedy | Dam: Sunshine Anna (Bold Executive)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: Has some upside, but needs a big step forward to win.

10. Oxymore (ML 30-1)

📊 Last 3 Beyers: 0-36-73
👤 Trainer: J. Negrete | 🏇 Jockey: L. Panici (120 lbs)
🧬 Sire: Astern (Aus) | Dam: Rainbow Dreams (Empire Maker)
💰 Claiming Price: $10,000

➡️ Race Notes: Massive longshot with poor form. Needs a perfect trip and a lot of luck.

🔥 Betting Insights & Predictions

• Top Contenders: 1 Rough Draft (5-2), 6 Neophyte (3-1), 3 Dropkick Murphy (9-2)

• Value Plays: 8 Courageous Copper (8-1), 7 Rock to Fame (12-1)

• Longshots: 5 Lookin to Excel (20-1), 10 Oxymore (30-1)

Final Thoughts 🏆

This 5-furlong claiming sprint should be a fast-paced battle. 1 Rough Draft (5-2) and 6 Neophyte (3-1) look like the ones to beat, but 3 Dropkick Murphy (9-2) could spoil the party. If you’re looking for value, 8 Courageous Copper (8-1) could be the hidden gem.

Will the favorites hold strong, or is there an upset brewing?

🔹 Who’s your pick for Race 1? Drop your predictions below! 🔹

🏇 Good luck, and happy racing! 🎟️🔥