Venue: Gulfstream Park — Hallandale Beach, Florida
Scheduled Post Time: 6:09 PM ET
Distance: 1 mile (Turf)
Purse: $100,000
Eligible: Fillies & Mares, 4‑years‑old and up
Expected Weather & Turf Conditions
South Florida late‑April evenings typically feature warm (75–82°F), humid conditions with a firm or good‑to‑firm turf, barring thunderstorms. Gulfstream’s turf course drains efficiently, so unless rain hits close to post time, expect firm. (This is a climate‑based inference; no official forecast provided in sources.)
Complete Field Analysis
PP 1 — Ashima
Trainer: Sal Santoro
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Rating: 104
Recent Finish: 8th in Sand Springs Stakes (2026)
Morning Line Odds: Not listed (but top‑tier rating suggests single‑digit odds) Analysis: A Gulfstream specialist with 11 local wins per Racenet’s commentary. Strong class profile, but last outing was below par. Inside draw helps her tactical style.
PP 2 — Let’s Go Koko
Trainer: Rory C. Miller
Jockey: Marcos Meneses
Rating: 100
Recent Finish: 2nd in Pleasant Acres Distaff Turf S. (2026) Analysis: Sharp recent runner‑up effort suggests she’s peaking. Reliable placer with strong late kick.
PP 3 — Charlie’s Wish
Trainer: David Fawkes
Jockey: Joe Bravo
Rating: 99
Recent Finish: 7th in Pleasant Acres Distaff Turf S. (2026) Analysis: Veteran mare with class but inconsistent form. Needs a perfect trip to threaten.
PP 4 — Nina’s Last Gift
Trainer: Max Ubide
Jockey: Miguel Vasquez
Rating: 92
Recent Finish: Won GP Allowance Optional Claiming (3/20/26) Analysis: Comes in off a sharp win. Lightly raced and improving. Dangerous if pace collapses.
PP 5 — Sheshimaintenance
Trainer: Joseph Orseno
Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Rating: 86
Recent Finish: Won GP AOC (2/20/26) Analysis: Multiple recent wins and enters fresh off a nine‑week break. Lower rating but high upside.
PP 6 — Notable Exchange
Trainer: Michael Dini
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Rating: 100
Recent Finish: 6th in Pleasant Acres Distaff Turf S. (2026) Analysis: Strong rating but inconsistent. Needs firm turf and a clean stalking trip.
PP 7 — Miss Mary Nell
Trainer: Carlos David
Jockey: Jose Ferrer
Rating: 96
Recent Finish: 8th in Pleasant Acres Distaff Turf S. (2026) Analysis: Has back‑class but arrives off two poor efforts. Fringe contender.
PP 8 — Dreaming of Abba
Trainer: Kathleen O’Connell
Jockey: Diego Herrera
Rating: 103
Recent Finish: 4th in Pleasant Acres Distaff Turf S. (2026) Analysis: Strong rating and consistent turf performer. Good outside draw for her closing style.
PP 9 — Souper Zonda
Trainer: Mark Casse
Jockey: Sonny Leon
Rating: 97 (IrishRacing) / 117 last‑out speed figure (HRN)
Recent Finish: Won Pleasant Acres Distaff Turf S. (2026) Analysis: The form horse of the field. Last‑out stakes win and top speed figure make her the likely favorite.
Projected Pace & Race Shape
Expect a moderate early tempo, with Ashima and Nina’s Last Gift showing speed. Souper Zonda and Dreaming of Abba sit mid‑pack and launch late.
