Horse Race Preview: Musical Romance Handicap at Gulfstream Park

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Race Details

  • Race: Musical Romance Handicap (Race 7)
  • Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
  • Time: 8:01 PM ET
  • Distance: 6 furlongs (1,308 yards)
  • Surface: Dirt
  • Purse: $75,000
  • Eligibility: Fillies & Mares, 3YO & Up

Full Field Analysis

1. Haulin Ice (USA)

  • Jockey: Edgard Zayas
  • Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
  • Pedigree: Coal Front × She’s Smoke (by Half Ours)
  • Form: 2177×15111
  • Record: 14: 8-3-0
  • Rating: 104
  • Insight: Comes in riding a three-race win streak, including a gritty neck victory in the G3 Vagrancy Stakes. Tactical speed and rail draw make her the one to beat.

2. Poiema (USA)

  • Jockey: Edgar Perez
  • Trainer: Jose Castro
  • Pedigree: Neolithic × Coco’s Legacy (by Mass Media)
  • Form: 2535x6x3x1
  • Record: 21: 4-6-2
  • Rating: 91
  • Insight: Scored a sharp win over this track and trip last out. Veteran mare with a strong late kick. Could capitalize if the pace collapses.

3. Vincey Girl (USA)

  • Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
  • Trainer: Jose D’Angelo
  • Pedigree: Race Day × Gracious (by Elusive Quality)
  • Form: 321157×134
  • Record: 11: 3-1-3
  • Rating: 98
  • Insight: Lightly raced 4YO with upside. Finished a close fourth in a route last out—cutting back to 6 furlongs should suit her well.

4. Gallop D’hermes (USA)

  • Jockey: Juan Rodriguez
  • Trainer: Jr. Dante Zanelli
  • Pedigree: Medaglia d’Oro × Vamo a Galupiar (by Proud Citizen)
  • Form: 6218×45255
  • Record: 16: 2-2-1
  • Rating: 89
  • Insight: Hasn’t hit the board in her last five starts. Faces a tough field and may struggle to keep pace.

5. Charlie’s Wish (USA)

  • Jockey: Miguel Vasquez
  • Trainer: David Fawkes
  • Pedigree: First Dude × Superior Sarah (by Werblin)
  • Form: 314231652x
  • Record: 21: 5-7-4
  • Rating: 96
  • Insight: Classy mare with a strong record at Gulfstream. Returns from a layoff but has the back class to contend if fit.

6. Fantastic Flame (USA)

  • Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo
  • Trainer: Tareq Moubarak
  • Pedigree: Flameaway × Tomato Bisque (by Macho Uno)
  • Form: 231
  • Record: 3: 1-1-1
  • Rating: 81
  • Insight: Lightly raced and improving. Dominated maiden foes by 4¼ lengths last out. Faces a big class test but has upside.

7. Princess Indy (USA)

  • Jockey: Jose Morelos
  • Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
  • Pedigree: Lord Nelson × Bonita Mia (by Warrior’s Reward)
  • Form: 67x26142x2
  • Record: 11: 3-3-0
  • Rating: 96
  • Insight: Consistent filly who’s been knocking on the door. Runner-up in her last two starts. Could be a sneaky exotics play.

Expert Picks & Betting Tips

  • Top Pick: Haulin Ice – Proven class, sharp recent form, and perfect draw.
  • Value Play: Vincey Girl – Back to sprinting and could surprise at a price.
  • Exotics: Include Poiema, Charlie’s Wish, and Princess Indy in trifectas and superfectas.