Quick Answer: The Pulpit Stakes (Race 9) will be run at Gulfstream Park and it’s a $100,000 turf stakes for 2‑year‑old colts at 7½ furlongs.
Venue & Conditions
Location: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida
Date & Time: Friday, November 28, 2025 – Race 9, post 4:16 PM ET
Race: Pulpit Stakes, 7½ furlongs turf, 2‑year‑old colts
Purse: $100,000
Weather forecast: Warm, ~72–75°F, partly cloudy. Turf expected firm.
Horse-by-Horse Analysis
Uncle Aldo (Post 1, 3–1): More Than Ready colt, Bravo aboard. Won last start, consistent record. Top contender.
Bronze Bullet (Post 2, 7–2): Leinster colt, Jaramillo rides. Improving, strong connections.
Shipmate (Post 3, 5–1): Mendelssohn colt, Ramsey barn. Last start win, tactical speed.
Behold the King (Post 8, 4–1): Not This Time colt, Casse trainee. Strong pedigree, dangerous late kick.
Sunrise (Post 6, 6–1): Pletcher juvenile, Castellano aboard. Upside, but needs clean trip.
Skipping Stars (Post 9, 10–1): Mitole colt, Zayas rides. Consistent, but class test.
Glorious Boy (Post 5, 15–1): Independence Hall gelding, honest but ceiling below top tier.
A Million Dreams (Post 4, 12–1): By My Standards colt, Rice barn. Honest, but faces tougher.
Chalky White (Post 7, 20–1): Practical Joke colt, Delgado barn. Maiden win, outsider.
Summary
The Pulpit Stakes 2025 is a competitive juvenile turf stakes featuring promising colts. Uncle Aldo is the headline favorite off a last‑start win, while Bronze Bullet and Shipmate are improving threats. Behold the King adds pedigree power from the Casse barn. Expect a firm turf, honest fractions, and a stretch duel between Uncle Aldo and Bronze Bullet.
