Gulfstream Park Race 10

Maiden Optional Claiming

Prize Money: $70,225

MELODY MAN (5) just missed last time out when second over 1006m at this track (Turf). Won't be bothered by this longer journey. Winning chance. KRAKEN (6) settled at the rear then stoked up nicely in the straight to finish fourth over 1006m here last time. Will drift back but will be getting home hard. GALLANT LAD (8) is struggling to break through but has been around the mark lately, last start finishing sixth over 1710m at this track (Turf). Expected to be in the finish. AUTHENTIC LEGEND (11) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1609m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can play a major role.

Distance: 1509m
Track: Firm
Weather: OCAST
Surface: Turf
Class: MDN OCLM

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Caracas (1) 3x
Trainer: Brian A Lynch()
Jockey: Pietro Moran
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $8,065
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: CARACARO (USA)

Dam: REAL RUFFIAN (USA)

Dam's Sire: Ghostzapper

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Comments

Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 3rd of 8 at Gulfstream Park on January 4 2025 over 1308m, 10 len behind Flood Zone carrying 53.5kg at $19. Prefer others.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	4/1/25	Gulfstream Park	1308m	MDN 3	5	Jose Ortiz	53.5kg	Fast	1:17.82	60.5 km/h	10.3L	8-4	$19	-	$80,645	$8,065	1. Flood Zone 2. He's A Beast 3. Caracas

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

3rd of 8

4/1/25

Gulfstream Park

1308m

MDN 3

Jose Ortiz

53.5kg

Fast

1:17.82

60.5 km/h

10.3L

8-4

$19

$80,645

$8,065

1. Flood Zone

2. He's A Beast

3. Caracas

Sidearm (2) 65
Trainer: Brian A Lynch()
Jockey: Luis Saez
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $1,628
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: GUN RUNNER (USA)

Dam: ROSALIE ROAD (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Cry

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1609m

Comments

Raced twice to date. At debut, second last of 7 at Gulfstream Park All Weather on December 20 over 1006m, 5.5 len behind Sam The Sham with 55.5kg at $13.20. Last start second last in a small field at Gulfstream Park on February 8 over 1609m, 13 len behind First Call Bob carrying 56kg at $8.10. Sure to be about the money.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 6	8/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN 4U	2	Mario Gutierrez	56kg	Fast	1:38.20	59.0 km/h	13.5L	3-5	$8.10	50	$119,829	$970	1. First Call Bob 2. Love'm Or Liam 3. Mainstream
50 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 7	20/12/25	Gulfstream Park	1006m	MDN 3U	4	Mario Gutierrez	55.5kg	Fast	0:56.00	64.7 km/h	5.7L	6-5	$13	-	$85,758	$658	1. Sam The Sham 2. Voltaic 3. Viking Sun

Cuban Cowboy (3) 9x9x
Trainer: Danny Gargan(USA)
Jockey: Joel Rosario
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $2,426
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: TWIRLING CANDY (USA)

Dam: HEART STEALER (USA)

Dam's Sire: Speightstown

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Career

2: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

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2: 0-0-0

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Comments

Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 10 at Ellis Park on August 1 over 1408m, 15 len behind Only Phil with 54kg at $3.89. First up last campaign second last of 10 at Keeneland on October 6 2024 over 1408m, 25 len behind C K Wonder carrying 54kg at $26.77. Cannot make a strong case.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 10	1/8/25	Ellis Park	1408m	MDN 3U	10	Rafael Bejarano	54kg	Fast	1:24.34	60.1 km/h	15.3L	7-10	$3.89	299	$155,039	$620	1. Only Phil 2. Clear The Beach 3. Ripped
299 Day Spell
9th of 10	6/10/24	Keeneland	1408m	MDN 2	8	Colby J Hernandez	54kg	Fast	1:24.81	59.8 km/h	25.0L	7-9	$27	-	$144,509	$1,806	1. C K Wonder 2. To Monarch 3. Cromwell

Melody Man (4) 44473x22
Trainer: J Kent Sweezey()
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $38,033
Win / Place: 0% / 42%

4 yo Grey/Roan Gelding

Sire: INTO MISCHIEF (USA)

Dam: MELODY LADY (USA)

Dam's Sire: Unbridled's Song

Rating

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Career

7: 0-2-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Track

4: 0-2-1

Season

1: 0-1-0

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2: 0-1-0

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2: 0-1-0

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1: 0-0-0

4th Up

1: 0-0-0

Metro

7: 0-2-1

Turf

4: 0-2-1

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Dirt

2: 0-0-0

Fast

4: 0-2-1

Firm

7: 0-2-1

Anti-Clockwise

7: 0-2-1

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m

Comments

Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at this track on December 13 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Rebel With A Clue carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Second-up raced on speed throughout when 2nd of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1006m, 0.3 len behind Cajun Gold with 56kg at $2.90. Strong winning hope.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	6/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1006m	MDN OCLM 4U	7	Tyler Gaffalione	56kg	FM	0:56.57	64.0 km/h	0.3L	3-4	$2.90f	55	$71,327	$11,983	1. Cajun Gold 2. Melody Man 3. Man With The Money
55 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 8	13/12/25	Gulfstream Park	1006m	MDN OCLM 3U	8	Tyler Gaffalione	55.5kg	FM	0:56.36	64.3 km/h	0.5L	5-3	$5.50	289	$65,850	$11,577	1. Rebel With A Clue 2. Melody Man 3. Night
289 Day Spell
3rd of 8	27/2/25	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN CLM 3	7	Luis Saez	53.5kg	FM	1:34.17	61.5 km/h	1.0L	5-3	$7.60	40	$70,853	$5,636	1. Light Forever 2. Thorsness 3. Melody Man
40 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 11	18/1/25	Gulfstream Park	1710m	MDN 3	7	Leonel Reyes	53.5kg	Fast	1:42.62	60.0 km/h	9.0L	5-7	$27	41	$151,613	$1,129	1. King Of Ashes 2. Tomasello 3. Spirit Of The Law
41 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 10	8/12/24	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN 2	4	Leonel Reyes	53.5kg	FM	1:35.52	60.6 km/h	3.3L	3-2	$9.30	50	$100,154	$2,465	1. Gene And Jude 2. Oasis Prince 3. Gallant Lad
50 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	19/10/24	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN 2	3	Leonel Reyes	53.5kg	Fast	1:39.52	58.2 km/h	6.3L	7-4	$14	28	$93,931	$2,890	1. Mckellen 2. Forever Now 3. Rafid

Kraken (5) 36x44
Trainer: Joseph Orseno(USA)
Jockey: Edgard J. Zayas
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $25,847
Win / Place: 0% / 25%

4 yo Dark Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: JUSTIFY (USA)

Dam: INTENTONSEDUCTION (USA)

Dam's Sire: Street Sense

Rating

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4: 0-0-1

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2: 0-0-1

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2: 0-0-0

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4: 0-0-1

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3: 0-0-1

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1006m - 1207m

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at Gulfstream Park on December 7 over 1207m, 9 len behind Noble J with 55.5kg at $2.90. Last start settled back and ran on when 4th of 8 at this track on February 6 over 1006m, 0.8 len behind Cajun Gold carrying 56kg at $5.70. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 8	6/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1006m	MDN OCLM 4U	5	Edgard J Zayas	56kg	FM	0:56.57	64.0 km/h	0.8L	7-5	$5.70	61	$71,327	$2,853	1. Cajun Gold 2. Melody Man 3. Man With The Money
61 Day Spell
4th of 6	7/12/25	Gulfstream Park	1207m	MDN 3U	4	Edgard J Zayas	55.5kg	Fast	1:09.85	62.2 km/h	9.3L	6-4	$2.90	401	$85,758	$3,292	1. Noble J 2. Noble Sky 3. Playa Azul
401 Day Spell
6th of 9	1/11/24	Churchill Downs	1408m	MDN 2	5	Vincent Cheminaud	54kg	Fast	1:23.88	60.4 km/h	13.3L	9-5	$4.38	36	$182,648	$2,055	1. Disco Time 2. White Whale 3. Perfect Force
36 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	26/9/24	Churchill Downs	1106m	MDN 2	2	Jose Ortiz	54kg	Fast	1:03.98	62.2 km/h	2.8L	8-5	$6.64	-	$176,471	$17,647	1. Perfect Magic 2. Troubleshooting 3. Kraken

Gallant Lad (6) 36x2333056
Trainer: Michael R Matz()
Jockey: John R. Velazquez
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $51,033
Win / Place: 0% / 55%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MEDAGLIA D'ORO (USA)

Dam: THEATRIC (USA)

Dam's Sire: Bernardini

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 0-1-4

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

Season

1: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

3rd Up

1: 0-0-1

4th Up

1: 0-0-1

Metro

9: 0-1-4

Turf

8: 0-1-4

Synthetic

1: 0-0-0

Fast

8: 0-1-4

Firm

9: 0-1-4

Anti-Clockwise

9: 0-1-4

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1811m

Comments

Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 4 len behind Pitkin with 56kg at $36.90. The race before that 5th of 12 at this track on December 19 over 1609m, 5 len behind Cruise The Nile with 55kg at $31.80. Capable of more – worth another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	17/1/26	Gulfstream Park	1710m	MDN 4U	3	H Karamanos	56kg	FM	1:40.62	61.2 km/h	4.3L	5-5	$37	29	$125,561	$1,016	1. Pitkin 2. Bessamay 3. Limited Edition
5th of 12	19/12/25	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN 3U	3	John R Velazquez	55kg	FM	1:34.94	61.0 km/h	4.8L	3-5	$32	62	$85,758	$658	1. Cruise The Nile 2. Limited Edition 3. Make It Make Sense
62 Day Spell
10th of 11	18/10/25	Laurel Park	1811m	MDN 3U	11	Forest Boyce	56kg	FM	1:50.34	59.1 km/h	10.4L	11-9	$8.60	37	$75,342	$761	1. Juris Doctor 2. Peak Performer 3. Big Ern Mccracken
37 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 8	11/9/25	Colonial Downs	1710m	MDN 3U	3	H Karamanos	54.5kg	FM	1:42.10	60.3 km/h	4.0L	4-3	$8.20	29	$107,034	$10,703	1. Wish Carefully 2. Uncle's Gold 3. Gallant Lad
3rd of 9	13/8/25	Delaware Park	1710m	MDN 3U	6	Angel Cruz	53.5kg	FM	1:43.99	59.2 km/h	6.3L	9-7	$4.70	25	$69,767	$8,721	1. Smart Uncle 2. Juris Doctor 3. Gallant Lad
3rd of 11	19/7/25	Monmouth Park	1710m	MDN 3U	5	John R Velazquez	54kg	FM	1:44.72	58.8 km/h	0.3L	9-4	$7.40	35	$76,491	$7,263	1. Investment Mandate 2. Crystal Hill 3. Gallant Lad
35 Day Freshen-Up

King Prince (7) 5x
Trainer: Mark E Casse(USA)
Jockey: Dylan Davis
Weight: 54.5kg
Prize Money: $1,957
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey/Roan Colt

Sire: CAIRO PRINCE (USA)

Dam: FIGRARE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Purge

Rating

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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1: 0-0-0

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Gear Changes

steel shoes first time, surgical shoes, blinker on.

Comments

Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 5th of 11 at Ellis Park Turf on August 22 over 1106m, 5 len behind Swung carrying 54kg at $7.42. Not ready yet.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 11	22/8/25	Ellis Park	1106m	MDN OCLM 2	3	Florent Geroux	54kg	FM	1:03.32	62.9 km/h	5.0L	7-8	$7.42	-	$68,217	$1,957	1. Swung 2. Greymoor 3. Fame Chaser

Place

Date

Track

Distance

Class

Barrier

Jockey

Weight

Cond.

Race Time

Avg. Speed

Margin

800/400

Days

Prize

Prize Won

Result

5th of 11

22/8/25

Ellis Park

1106m

MDN OCLM 2

Florent Geroux

54kg

1:03.32

62.9 km/h

5.0L

7-8

$7.42

$68,217

$1,957

1. Swung

2. Greymoor

3. Fame Chaser

Authentic Legend (8) 7x3x72
Trainer: Mark A Hennig(USA)
Jockey: Javier Castellano
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $22,613
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: AUTHENTIC (USA)

Dam: FAIRYLAND (USA)

Dam's Sire: Scat Daddy

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-1-1

Distance

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Track

3: 0-1-0

Season

2: 0-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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4: 0-1-1

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Firm

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Anti-Clockwise

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1609m - 1710m

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1710m, 5 len behind Pitkin with 56kg at $16.80. Second run from a spell 2nd of 9 at this track on February 13 over 1609m, 2.75 len behind Shotgun with 56kg at $4.60. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	13/2/26	Gulfstream Park	1609m	MDN OCLM 4U	5	Tyler Gaffalione	56kg	FM	1:34.81	61.1 km/h	2.8L	7-3	$4.60	27	$71,327	$11,412	1. Shotgun 2. Authentic Legend 3. No More War
7th of 9	17/1/26	Gulfstream Park	1710m	MDN 4U	7	Mario Gutierrez	56kg	FM	1:40.62	61.2 km/h	5.3L	7-8	$17	85	$125,561	$1,016	1. Pitkin 2. Bessamay 3. Limited Edition
85 Day Spell
3rd of 11	24/10/25	Belmont At The Big A	1710m	MDN CLM 3U	1	K Carmouche	54.5kg	FM	1:43.36	59.6 km/h	3.0L	4-5	$19	195	$79,148	$9,498	1. Complex Agenda, Vintage Vino 2. 3. Authentic Legend
195 Day Spell
7th of 10	12/4/25	Gulfstream Park	1509m	MDN 3	8	Joe Bravo	53.5kg	FM	1:28.04	61.7 km/h	9.5L	9-8	$13	-	$87,859	$687	1. Insubordination 2. Magic Pathway 3. Benny The Waiter

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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