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Scheduled Post Time:4:15 PM local time (Race 5 listed at 16:15)
Surface/Distance:6 furlongs (1207m),
DirtPurse:$30,000 (IrishRacing purse structure)
Eligibility: 3‑year‑olds & up
Expected Weather & Track Conditions
Phoenix in late April is typically warm (75–85°F), dry, and clear, with extremely low rain probability. Racenet lists “overcast clouds” for the meeting but no moisture‑related track downgrade, so the dirt should remain FAST.
Full Field Analysis (5 Declared Runners)
PP 1 — Ez Iz Onzaway
Trainer: Kevin Eikleberry
Jockey: Carlos Montalvo
Rating: 92
Recent Finishes: 1322×213 (100% in‑the‑money this campaign)
Morning Line Context: Strong contender; likely second or third choice Analysis: Exceptionally consistent gelding with a perfect in‑the‑money record this prep. Excellent Turf Paradise stats and a reliable closing kick. Needs pace up front but always fires. A must‑use in exactas.
PP 2 — Silverbullitbadger
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Jockey: Daniel Vergara
Rating: 98 (second‑highest in field)
Recent Finishes: 4x747x1122 (two wins + two seconds last four)
Morning Line Context: Solid win threat; likely 3rd choice Analysis: Veteran gelding in sharp form. Diodoro is a top trainer at this meet, and this horse has been ultra‑consistent. Tactical speed gives him options. A major player for the trifecta.
PP 3 — Katar
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Jockey: Orlando Mojica
Rating:99 (highest in field)
Recent Finishes: 16x13744x1 (last‑out winner)
Morning Line Context:Likely favoriteAnalysis: Track specialist with 10 wins from 20 starts and a massive 50% win rate. IrishRacing notes he “won impressively last time out and looks the one to beat.” He has the class edge, top speed figures, and top connections. The horse to beat.
PP 4 — Code Five
Trainer: Robertino Diodoro
Jockey: Frank Alvarado
Rating: 84
Recent Finishes: 45x21466x4 (4th last out)
Morning Line Context: Mid‑price exotics horse Analysis: Not as sharp as stablemates Katar and Silverbullitbadger, but still a capable runner with tactical speed. Needs a perfect trip to win but fits underneath.
Morning Line Context: Longshot with upside Analysis: Comes in off two strong runner‑up finishes, including a quick turnaround (ran 5 days prior). Reliable grinder but lacks the top‑end speed of the Diodoro trio. Could hit the board at a price.
Phoenix in late April is typically warm (75–85°F), dry, and clear, with extremely low rain probability. Turf Paradise’s dirt surface almost always plays FAST under these conditions. (Weather is climate‑based inference; track condition not explicitly listed.)
Complete Field Analysis (10 Declared Runners)
PP 1 — HW Tellum Sweetly
Trainer: Harold Wright
Jockey: Kiaman McGregor
Rating: 72
Recent Form: 234×171561 (last‑out winner) Analysis: Won the Derby trials and enters in peak form. Excellent early speed and proven at 320m. A major win threat.
PP 2 — One Cache Icon
Trainer: Rodolfo Arvizu
Jockey: Rigoberto Guillen
Rating: 67
Recent Form: 5155x346x4 Analysis: Honest gelding but lacks the explosive finish of the top contenders. More of an exotics piece.
PP 3 — Desperadoe (SCRATCHED)
Trainer: Matthew Fales
Rating: 73
Recent Form: 5x4x1x3 Analysis: Removed from the field; no impact on pace scenario.
PP 4 — Tellraiser
Trainer: David Barraza
Jockey: Oscar Andrade Jr.
Rating: 65
Recent Form: 913x9x944 Analysis: Inconsistent and needs a career‑best break to contend.
PP 5 — Alitlelesstalk
Trainer: Matthew Fales
Jockey: Mark Jasso
Rating: 79
Recent Form: 6227×1142 (2nd last out) Analysis: Strong C&D performer with two wins this campaign. A top‑three contender with a clean start.
PP 6 — Block N Tell
Trainer: Matthew Fales
Jockey: Blake Nunnally
Rating: 73
Recent Form: 15x2x33233 (ultra‑consistent) Analysis: Places frequently and owns one of the best “finish reliability” profiles. A must‑use in exotics.
PP 7 — Nonika Cartel
Trainer: Armando Castellanos
Jockey: Francisco Zamora
Rating: 55
Recent Form: 6×03240435 Analysis: Lowest rating in the field; needs major improvement.
PP 8 — ZM Jess
Trainer: Havid Canez
Jockey: Cerapio Figueroa
Rating: 80
Recent Form: 423×723211 (last‑out winner) Analysis: One of the hottest horses in the field with back‑to‑back wins. A major win candidate.
PP 9 — First Down Karma
Trainer: Matthew Fales
Jockey: Gabriel Medrano
Rating: 69
Recent Form: 11×684182 (2nd last out) Analysis: Multiple wins at Turf Paradise and strong early speed. A live upset threat.
PP 10 — Heart On A Run
Trainer: David Williams
Jockey: Kevin Carbajal
Rating: 78
Recent Form: 332×12416 Analysis: Excellent track record (75% in‑the‑money). Needs a sharp break but has the class to hit the board.
Projected Pace Scenario
This is a pure break‑and‑dash at 320 meters.
Fastest breakers: HW Tellum Sweetly, ZM Jess, First Down Karma
Eligibility: 3‑year‑olds and up (Quarter Horse sprint)
Expected weather and track conditions
Late April in Phoenix is typically warm to hot (mid‑80s°F and above), dry, and clear, with very low rain probability. Under those conditions, Turf Paradise’s dirt surface almost always plays fast, favoring sharp gate speed and clean breaks. (This is climate‑based inference; Racenet lists “overcast clouds” for the meeting but no official going change, so we treat the track as effectively fast dirt unless rain is reported close to post.)
Field overview
PP
Horse
Jockey
Trainer
Rating
Recent finishes (most recent right)
1
Hes My Sweetheart
Mark A. Jasso
Adolfo Armendariz Celaya
81
4111x411x1
2
Tell Tyrus
Jayden R. Ironeyes
Angeladrian Dominguez
68
5244×16212
3
Yellowstonee
Emilio Tapia
Angel Valenzuela
76
20x8x54222
4
Four Sweet Kid
Kevin Carbajal
Diego Cervantes
85
31x15x1431
5
Av Tornadoe Warning
Jose Juan Olivo
Angel Valenzuela
72
2362×21515
6
Av Hesadashair
Blake Nunnally
Angel Valenzuela
76
161124×532
7
Cm Panama Playboy
Manuel Americano
Jesus Ortega / Eddie Megariz*
71
21x4x53661
8
Sweet Fire Wes
Cerapio Figueroa
Rigoberto Guillen
76
1x711x2063
9
Whiskey Wes
Kiaman McGregor
Adolfo Armendariz
81
5211×32311 / 2311 (IrishRacing last 4)
10
Kj Flashy Girl
Francisco Zamora
Baeza / Alex Torres‑Casas
78
6×52121427 / 1427
11
Imm Beyond The Stars
Blake Nunnally
Heraclio Botello
77
2512143
12
Cuz Its Hot
Gabriel Medrano
Jose Zuniga Rey
69
442‑ (light recent campaign)
\*Trainer attribution for Cm Panama Playboy differs slightly by source; IrishRacing lists Eddie Megariz, Racenet lists “J F Ortega & S”. I’m treating him as a small‑barn, regional connections profile.
About morning‑line odds
The Australian form sites (Racenet, Punters) show “Best Odds” comparison but do not expose the U.S. track’s official morning line in the snippets available. So instead of fabricating exact prices, I’ll classify each runner by market rank (favorite, second choice, etc.) based on ratings, recent form, and analyst comments—especially Racenet’s note that “Can’t imagine one of the top two not winning… FOUR SWEET KID… the one to beat. HES MY SWEETHEART… a real threat.”
Horse‑by‑horse analysis
PP 1 — Hes My Sweetheart
Connections: Trainer Adolfo Armendariz Celaya; jockey Mark A. Jasso.
Profile & recent form: Rating 81, with a superb line of 4111x411x1—that’s six wins from his last eight starts and a perfect record this prep. He’s a track specialist at Turf Paradise with a strong top‑3 record.
Running style & setup: Genuine gate speed and professionalism at 320 m are his weapons. From the rail, he must break sharply, but his recent C&D win suggests he handles this exact trip and surface perfectly.
Market view: One of the two primary win candidates per Racenet’s analysis; effectively a co‑favorite or very short second choice on any realistic morning line.
PP 2 — Tell Tyrus
Connections: Trainer Angeladrian Dominguez; jockey Jayden R. Ironeyes.
Profile & recent form: Rating 68, recent form 5244×16212—a solid, honest pattern with a win and multiple placings in his last five.
Running style & setup: Not as explosive early as the top pair but finishes well. At 320 m, any hesitation at the break is costly; he needs a clean start and perhaps a slight pace meltdown from the inside speed.
Market view: Mid‑price contender—likely in the 8–12/1 range on a typical line, more of an exotics horse than a key win play.
Profile & recent form: Rating 76, recent form 20x8x54222—a string of seconds this prep, including as a beaten favorite last out.
Running style & setup: Very consistent, often right there at the finish but not always getting his head in front. He’s a reliable placer with enough speed to stay in touch.
Market view: Strong underneath candidate—likely a single‑digit price but behind Four Sweet Kid and Hes My Sweetheart in the pecking order.
PP 4 — Four Sweet Kid
Connections: Trainer Diego Cervantes; jockey Kevin Carbajal.
Profile & recent form: Highest rating in the field at 85, with a stellar 31x15x1431 line—7 wins from 14 starts and a 79% top‑3 strike rate.
Running style & setup: Genuine speed horse who has repeatedly shown he can clear and finish. Racenet notes multiple wins at Turf Paradise and strong current form, making him the most likely winner on paper.
Market view: Clear morning‑line favorite by form and commentary, likely in the 2–3/1 zone if we translated the market sentiment into odds.
PP 5 — Av Tornadoe Warning
Connections: Trainer Angel Valenzuela; jockey Jose Juan Olivo.
Profile & recent form: Rating 72, recent form 2362×21515—solid, with multiple placings and two wins in his last six.
Running style & setup: Has enough speed to be in the first flight but not quite the same finishing punch as Four Sweet Kid or Hes My Sweetheart.
Market view: Logical mid‑price horse; fits in trifectas and supers, especially if one of the top two underperforms.
Profile & recent form: Rating 76, recent form 161124×532—a strong record with multiple wins and recent placings.
Running style & setup: Another consistent Valenzuela runner with good track stats. He’s versatile enough to sit just off the speed and pounce if the leaders tire.
Market view: A live value option—likely in the second tier of odds but with a realistic win chance if the favorite doesn’t break perfectly.
PP 7 — Cm Panama Playboy
Connections: Trainer listed as Jesus Ortega / Eddie Megariz; jockey Manuel Americano.
Profile & recent form: Rating 71, recent form 21x4x53661—two wins and multiple placings from 12 starts, with a last‑out win at 320 m.
Running style & setup: Comes in off a win, which is important in short sprints where confidence and sharpness matter. He’s not as fast on paper as Four Sweet Kid but is trending the right way.
Market view: A dangerous outsider—likely double‑digit odds but capable of hitting the frame again.
Profile & recent form: Rating 76, recent form 1x711x2063—a high‑quality mare with 5 wins from 12 starts and a strong place percentage.
Running style & setup: She’s a track specialist and has already shown she can win repeatedly at Turf Paradise. From an outside draw, she’ll need a clean break but can sit just off the main speed and finish hard.
Market view: A live upset candidate—should be in the mid‑range of the market but has enough talent to win if the boys duel too hard early.
Profile & recent form: Rating 81, recent form 5211×32311 / 2311—a very consistent gelding with 7 wins and 8 placings from 26 starts and a strong recent win at 201 m.
Running style & setup: Slightly shorter last‑out trip, but his overall profile says he’s effective at these dash distances. He’s another Armendariz barn runner with serious credentials.
Market view: Likely co‑second tier with Hes My Sweetheart—very strong exotics anchor and not impossible as a win play.
PP 10 — Kj Flashy Girl
Connections: Trainers Baeza / Alex Torres‑Casas; jockey Francisco Zamora.
Profile & recent form: Rating 78, recent form 6×52121427 / 1427—a capable filly with 4 wins from 20 starts but a slightly uneven recent pattern.
Running style & setup: Has enough speed to be competitive early but needs everything to go right to beat this deep field.
Market view: A price horse—more appealing as a back‑end trifecta/superfecta inclusion.
Profile & recent form: Rating 77, recent form 2512143—only 7 starts with 2 wins, 2 seconds, 1 third, so plenty of upside.
Running style & setup: Lightly raced and improving; she’s shown she can win and hit the board consistently. From this draw, she’ll likely track the main group and look to pick off tiring rivals late.
Market view: A sneaky value runner—not among the top two on paper but absolutely capable of grabbing a piece.
PP 12 — Cuz Its Hot
Connections: Trainer Jose Zuniga Rey; jockey Gabriel Medrano.
Profile & recent form: Rating 69, recent form 442‑—older gelding with modest figures and a lighter recent campaign.
Running style & setup: Lacks the raw speed and recent winning form of the main contenders. Needs a perfect break and significant improvement to threaten.
Market view: Likely one of the longest prices on the board; only for very deep exotics.
Venue: SunRay Park & Casino — Farmington, New Mexico
Scheduled Post Time:4:35 PM MT
Distance: 6½ furlongs (Dirt)
Purse:$75,000
Eligibility: New Mexico‑bred 3‑year‑olds & up
Expected Weather & Track Conditions
Farmington in late April typically features dry, warm conditions (mid‑70s°F) with low humidity. SunRay Park’s dirt surface generally plays fast unless rain intervenes. (This is a climate‑based inference; no official forecast is provided in sources.)
Full Field Analysis
PP 1 — Short Round Bound
Jockey: Luis A. Valenzuela
Trainer: Casey T. Lambert
Recent Form: 5x3514x143
Morning Line Odds:8/1Analysis: Consistent gelding with tactical speed. Comes off a solid prep cycle and has strong in‑the‑money percentages. Rail draw requires a sharp break, but he’s competitive at this level.
PP 2 — Probate
Jockey: Francisco Amparan
Trainer: Alberto Amparan
Recent Form: 82x66x7721 (last‑out winner)
Morning Line Odds:15/1Analysis: Veteran 9‑year‑old who still fires. Last‑out win shows he’s sharp, but he faces tougher here. Needs pace to collapse to threaten late.
PP 3 — My Peaches Q
Jockey: Alejandro Medellin
Trainer: Filiberto Quiroz
Recent Form: x616x35x45
Morning Line Odds:20/1Analysis: Lightly raced gelding with inconsistent form. Blinkers go on, signaling intent to improve early focus. Outsider with minor‑award potential.
PP 4 — Leave Them Behind
Jockey: Enrique Portillo Gomez
Trainer: Sherry Armstrong
Recent Form: 36x312x113 (in excellent form)
Morning Line Odds:6/1Analysis: One of the most reliable horses in the field. Strong win percentages and excellent track record. A major contender with tactical versatility.
PP 5 — Antonios Mark
Jockey: Oscar Andrade Jr.
Trainer: Jose R. Gonzalez Jr.
Recent Form: 4×11113433 (very consistent)
Morning Line Odds:12/1Analysis: Enters in strong form with multiple wins this prep. Has the speed to sit close and finish well. A live longshot.
PP 6 — Marking Canyon
Jockey: Aldo Arboleda
Trainer: Leroy A. Fincher
Morning Line Odds:3/1 (Second Choice)Analysis: Multiple stakes winner with over $530k earned. Beat Corrina Corrina earlier this month and owns the field’s strongest recent stakes résumé. A top win threat.
PP 7 — Mojica
Jockey: Jose Miguel Vazquez
Trainer: Filiberto Quiroz
Morning Line Odds:9/2Analysis: Fast, improving gelding with six wins from 11 starts. Has beaten Marking Canyon before and is dangerous when he clears off early.
PP 8 — Ghostly Chance
Jockey: Miguel A. Perez
Trainer: Greg Green
Morning Line Odds:12/1Analysis: Honest runner with competitive speed figures. Needs a perfect trip but has upset potential if the pace gets hot.
PP 9 — Corrina Corrina
Jockey: Tracy J. Hebert
Trainer: Gary W. Cross
Morning Line Odds:2/1 (Favorite)Analysis: New Mexico’s all‑time leading money‑earner with 23 wins and over $1.6M earned. Outstanding SunRay Park record and comes off a stakes win on April 12. The mare faces males but is clearly the class of the field.
Projected Pace Scenario
Expect Mojica, Marking Canyon, and Short Round Bound to show early speed. Corrina Corrina and Leave Them Behind sit just behind the leaders, poised to strike. A fast early tempo is likely, favoring strong stalkers.
Purse:$100,000 — fillies & mares, 4‑years‑old and up
Expected weather and turf conditions
Late April in Arcadia is typically mild and dry, with afternoon temperatures around 70–78°F, low humidity, and very little rain. Under those conditions, Santa Anita’s turf course almost always plays firm, favoring horses with tactical speed and a quick turn of foot. (This is climate‑based inference, not an official track forecast.)
Field overview
PP
Horse
Jockey
Trainer
Rating
Recent finishes
M/L odds
1
Innovative
Ricardo Gonzalez
Philip D’Amato
104
118‑
15/1
2
Tirupati
Kazushi Kimura
Jonathan Thomas
103
17‑5
9/2
3
A Thousand Miles
Mike E. Smith
Vann Belvoir
97
7‑48
15/1
4
Ripassare
Armando Ayuso
Philip D’Amato
92
1‑52
10/1
5
May Day Ready
Antonio Fresu
Richard Mandella
97
177‑
9/2
6
Rosie Jeeks
Florent Geroux
Neil Drysdale
104
1‑62
15/1
7
Watchtower
Welfin Orantes
Richard Baltas
101
6‑36
6/1
8
Take A Breath
Emisael Jaramillo
Mark Glatt
107
4‑31
4/1
9
Grand Slam Smile
William Antongeorgi III
Sean McCarthy
113
‑131
5/2 (fav)
Ratings and recent form from IrishRacing; post positions, connections, and morning line from Equibase.
Horse‑by‑horse analysis
PP 1 — Innovative (D’Amato / R. Gonzalez)
Profile: 4‑year‑old filly, rating 104, recent line 118‑ (two wins and an 8th). Form & style: She’s shown genuine ability, including a strong win two back, but the last run was a regression. Her rating puts her in the second tier of this field, but she’s not far off the main players. Connections: Phil D’Amato is elite with California turf fillies; Ricardo Gonzalez is a capable, aggressive rider who can use the rail to secure position. Setup: From the inside draw, she’ll likely look for a stalking trip behind the main pace. On firm turf, she needs to break cleanly—if she does, she’s a live exotics piece at a price.
PP 2 — Tirupati (Thomas / K. Kimura)
Profile: 5‑year‑old mare, rating 103, recent form 17‑5 (win, then 7th, then 5th). Form & style: Her win two back shows she belongs at this level, but the subsequent efforts were a touch flat. She’s more of a grinder than a true turn‑of‑foot type, which can be tricky at a mile on firm Santa Anita turf. Connections: Jonathan Thomas is a sharp turf trainer; Kazushi Kimura is a high‑percentage rider who times his finishes well. Setup: With a mid‑pack running style, she’ll want an honest pace. At 9/2, the market respects her consistency, but she may be more of a “use underneath” than a win‑key unless you expect a pace collapse.
PP 3 — A Thousand Miles (Belvoir / M. Smith)
Profile: 4‑year‑old filly, rating 97, recent form 7‑48. Form & style: Her rating is a notch below the top contenders, and the recent 7th suggests she’s been a bit outgunned in similar spots. She has some tactical speed but not the late punch of the favorites. Connections: Vann Belvoir is solid; Mike Smith brings big‑race experience and can nurse a trip, but he’ll need to work out something clever from this draw. Setup: At 15/1, she’s a longshot who would need a career‑best figure plus a perfect trip. More of a fringe exotics inclusion if you’re spreading deep.
PP 4 — Ripassare (D’Amato / A. Ayuso)
Profile: 5‑year‑old mare, rating 92, recent form 1‑52 (win, then 5th and 2nd). Form & style: The rating says she’s a bit below this group, but she’s in decent form and has tactical versatility. Her win three back came against softer; stepping back into graded company is the question. Connections: Another D’Amato runner—he’s not afraid to run multiple live shots in the same turf stake. Armando Ayuso is an improving rider who tends to be positive from the gate. Setup: At 10/1, she’s an interesting “trip horse”—if she can secure a soft stalking spot and save ground, she could outrun her rating and grab a slice.
PP 5 — May Day Ready (Mandella / A. Fresu)
Profile: 4‑year‑old filly, rating 97, recent form 177‑ (a win followed by two 7ths). Form & style: She flashed real talent with that win but has since disappointed. The ability is there; the question is whether she can rebound against a deep field. Connections: Richard Mandella is a Hall‑of‑Fame horseman who spots his horses carefully; Antonio Fresu has been riding extremely well on the Southern California circuit. Setup: Morning line 9/2 feels like a “bounce‑back” price—she’s not the most reliable, but if you believe Mandella has her right, she’s a legitimate win candidate and a must‑use in multi‑race wagers.
PP 6 — Rosie Jeeks (Drysdale / F. Geroux)
Profile: 5‑year‑old mare, rating 104, recent form 1‑62. Form & style: Her rating puts her right with Innovative and just below the top two. The win three back shows she can deliver a big effort; the 6th and 2nd since then suggest she’s holding form. Connections: Neil Drysdale is a patient turf trainer; Florent Geroux is a top‑tier jockey with excellent tactical sense, especially on grass. Setup: At 15/1, she’s a classic “value closer”—if the pace is stronger than expected, she can clunk up late and blow up the trifecta or super.
PP 7 — Watchtower (Baltas / W. Orantes)
Profile: 5‑year‑old mare, rating 101, recent form 6‑36. Form & style: Consistent, if not spectacular. She tends to run her race and finish in the frame, but hasn’t yet shown the explosive figure of the top two. Connections: Richard Baltas is very capable with turf mares; Welfin Orantes is less known at this level but gets a good opportunity here. Setup: At 6/1, she’s priced as a solid contender. She makes a lot of sense in exactas and trifectas—especially if you expect Grand Slam Smile or Take A Breath to get tricky trips.
PP 8 — Take A Breath (Glatt / E. Jaramillo)
Profile: 4‑year‑old filly, rating 107, recent form 4‑31 (4th, then 3rd, then 1st). Form & style: She’s one of the sharpest in here—her last three runs show a clear upward trajectory, capped by a strong win. The 107 rating makes her the main danger to the favorite. Connections: Mark Glatt is excellent with turf sprinter/milers; Emisael Jaramillo is an aggressive rider who can secure a forward, outside stalking trip—ideal from post 8 on firm turf. Setup: At 4/1, she’s a prime win candidate. If Grand Slam Smile encounters any traffic or pace issues, Take A Breath is the most likely to capitalize.
PP 9 — Grand Slam Smile (McCarthy / W. Antongeorgi III)
Profile: 5‑year‑old mare, rating 113, recent form ‑131 (two wins and a 3rd). Form & style: She’s the class of the field—highest rating by a clear margin and comes in off an impressive win with excellent course form (three wins at Santa Anita per IrishRacing’s Formscan). Connections: Sean McCarthy has managed her very well; William Antongeorgi III knows her and fits her forward‑stalking style. From the outside, he can keep her in the clear and choose his lane turning for home. Setup: Morning line 5/2 is justified. She projects to sit just off the pace, launch on the far turn, and get first run on the deeper closers. She’s the most likely winner and the key around which the race flows.
Late April in Hot Springs typically brings warm (72–80°F), humid conditions with a fast dirt track unless rain moves in. No official forecast is provided in the racecards, but Oaklawn historically maintains a fast surface on dry days. (This is a climate‑based inference.)
Full Field Analysis
PP 1 — Standoutsensation
Jockey: Rafael Bejarano
Trainer: Kinnon LaRose
Rating: 103
Recent Form: 2121×11124 (4th last out at 1710m, 7 weeks)
Morning Line Odds:2/1 (BloodHorse) Analysis: A high‑class mare with over $1.2M earned. Consistent, tactical, and proven at the mile. Strong contender from the rail.
PP 2 — Mad About Marie
Jockey: Cristian A. Torres
Trainer: Ike Green
Rating: 88
Recent Form: x163741x13 (3rd last out at 1710m, 5 weeks)
Morning Line Odds:8/1Analysis: Excellent Oaklawn record and strong early‑season form. Needs pace to run at but fits well underneath.
PP 3 — Queen’s Martini
Jockey: David Cabrera
Trainer: Ron Moquett
Rating: 100
Recent Form: 13363x135x (5th last out at 1207m, 9 weeks)
Morning Line Odds:10/1Analysis: Reliable mare with strong place percentage (75%). Stretching back out to a mile suits her grinding style.
PP 4 — Ultimate Authority
Jockey: Francisco Arrieta
Trainer: Saffie Joseph Jr.
Rating: 101
Recent Form: 163x7x735x (5th last out at 1710m, 10 weeks)
Morning Line Odds:5/1Analysis: Classy mare switching back to Oaklawn after a Gulfstream run. Dangerous if she fires her best.
PP 5 — Pronghorn
Jockey: Erik Asmussen
Trainer: Steven Asmussen
Rating: 94
Recent Form: 6×41521 (Won last out at 1710m, 3 weeks)
Morning Line Odds:3/1Analysis: Improving 4‑year‑old with strong recent win. Major pace presence and a top‑tier win candidate.
PP 6 — Bundle
Jockey: Keith Asmussen
Trainer: Steven Asmussen
Rating: 91
Recent Form: 24x316x7x5 (5th last out at 1609m, 5 weeks)
Morning Line Odds:15/1Analysis: Lightly raced filly with upside but inconsistent. Needs a big step forward.
PP 7 — Runamileinmyshoes
Jockey: Ramon Vazquez
Trainer: Peter Miller
Rating: 106 (highest in field)
Recent Form: 3x9041x511 (Won last out at 1710m, 7 weeks)
Morning Line Odds:5/2Analysis: The form horse and top‑rated runner. Excellent distance record and enters off back‑to‑back wins. The one to beat.
Projected Pace Scenario
Pronghorn and Standoutsensation should show early speed. Runamileinmyshoes sits just behind them, with Queen’s Martini and Ultimate Authority stalking. Expect a moderate pace that favors tactical runners.
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.
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.
Venue: Gulfstream Park — Hallandale Beach, Florida
Scheduled Post Time:20:49 ET (8:49 PM)
Distance: 6 furlongs + 110 yards (Dirt)
Purse: $100,000
Field: 8 runners (4‑year‑olds and up)
Expected Weather & Track Conditions
South Florida late‑April evenings typically bring warm (75–80°F), humid conditions with a fast dirt track unless thunderstorms develop. No racecard source provides an official forecast, but Gulfstream historically maintains a fast surface for night stakes unless rain intervenes. (Inference based on climate norms; not directly sourced.)
Field‑by‑Field Analysis
PP 1 — Classic Of Course
Jockey: Jonathan Ocasio
Trainer: Patrick Biancone
Official Rating: 105
Recent Form: 144‑454
Morning Line Odds: ~9/2 Analysis: A high‑cruising‑speed 4‑year‑old with strong early pace. His rating (105) places him among the top contenders. Form is mixed, but he consistently shows up against quality fields. Rail draw helps his tactical style.
PP 2 — Carambaso
Jockey: Miguel Vasquez
Trainer: Armando De
Official Rating: 86
Recent Form: 127‑251
Morning Line Odds: ~20/1 Analysis: Lower‑rated than most of this field but comes in with improving form. Needs a pace collapse to threaten late.
PP 3 — Hurricane Nelson
Jockey: Samy Camacho
Trainer: Miguel Clement
Official Rating: 103
Recent Form: 2/11317‑
Morning Line Odds: ~5/1 Analysis: A classy 5‑year‑old who has run well in graded company. Strong mid‑pack stalker with a sharp late punch. A major win threat if the pace is honest.
PP 4 — Nothingsubtle
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Trainer: Nicholas Palmer
Official Rating: 96
Recent Form: 541‑345
Morning Line Odds: ~12/1 Analysis: Consistent grinder who rarely runs a bad race. Lacks the explosive kick of the top contenders but fits underneath in exotics.
PP 5 — Joey Muscles
Jockey: Jose Morelos
Trainer: Jena Antonucci
Official Rating: 90
Recent Form: 556‑732
Morning Line Odds: ~20/1 Analysis: Has struggled to finish strongly against similar company. Would need a career‑best effort to contend.
PP 6 — Flood Zone
Jockey: Edgard Zayas
Trainer: Brad Cox
Official Rating: 102
Recent Form: 1775‑13
Morning Line Odds: ~5/2 Analysis: A major player. Comes in off a sharp win and owns one of the best recent speed figures. Cox/Zayas is a powerful Gulfstream combination. Strong contender to upset the favorite.
PP 7 — Neshume
Jockey: Edwin Gonzalez
Trainer: Laura Cazares
Official Rating: 89
Recent Form: 74‑5163
Morning Line Odds: ~20/1 Analysis: Honest runner with some tactical speed but outclassed on paper. Could grab a minor share if the pace melts down.
PP 8 — Damon’s Mound
Jockey: Junior Alvarado
Trainer: William Mott
Official Rating: 103
Recent Form: 341‑121
Morning Line Odds:7/5 (Favorite)Analysis: The defending winner and the class of the field. Comes in off a pair of strong performances and draws favorably outside the speed. Mott has him razor‑sharp. The horse to beat.
Venue: Gulfstream Park, Hallandale Beach, Florida (main track, dirt) Distance: 6 furlongs Purse: $100,000 (Florida-bred restricted) Conditions: For registered Florida-bred 3-year-old fillies Scheduled Post Time: 4:19 PM ET (first post for the day: approximately 11:30 AM ET)
Expected Weather Conditions (Hallandale Beach, FL): Warm and humid South Florida spring afternoon with highs in the mid-80s°F (around 82–86°F by post time) and lows near 70–73°F overnight. Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with light southeast winds 5–10 mph and only a low (10–20%) chance of any isolated showers. No significant precipitation expected during the racing card.
Expected Track Conditions: Fast dirt. The Gulfstream main track has been consistently quick all meet with dry, sunny conditions in the forecast; expect a classic speed-favoring bias that rewards early or tactical speed in this six-furlong sprint for sophomore fillies.
This is one of six $100,000 Florida-bred stakes on the loaded Saturday card—the FHBPA Sophomore Fillies Sprint highlights the best 3-year-old fillies sprinting six furlongs on the main track. The competitive field of nine is dominated by the heavy morning-line favorite Mythical (4/5), a graded-stakes winner with explosive recent form. Strong support for Tessellate (7/2) off a dominant Tampa romp and Unfaithful Rose (6/1) making her local debut. Expect an honest early pace that could set up stalkers and closers if the front-runners tire.
Full Field with Post Positions, Morning Line Odds, Jockeys, and Trainers
PP
Horse
Age/Sex
Jockey
Trainer
ML Odds
1
Winplaceandshow (FL)
3/F
Leonel Reyes
Joseph F. Orseno
15/1
2
Love Like Lucy (FL)
3/F
Edwin Gonzalez
Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
15/1
3
Flowko (FL)
3/F
Marcos Meneses
Rory C. Miller
30/1
4
Tosca (FL)
3/F
Rajiv Maragh
Mary Lightner
20/1
5
Mythical (FL)
3/F
Edgard J. Zayas
Jorge Delgado
4/5
6
Unfaithful Rose (FL)
3/F
Junior Alvarado
Ethan W. West
6/1
7
Tessellate (FL)
3/F
Micah J. Husbands
Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
7/2
8
La Chismosa (FL)
3/F
Miguel Angel Vasquez
Renaldo Richards
15/1
9
Don’t Do It Lucy (FL)
3/F
Yolber Torres
Jose Francisco D’Angelo
8/1
Analysis of Each Horse (including recent finishes, key form, and race-specific notes):
PP 1 – Winplaceandshow (15/1, Leonel Reyes, Joseph F. Orseno) By Win Win Win out of Honey Talk. Recent form: Narrow head victory over Love Like Lucy in a six-furlong state-bred allowance. Orseno knows how to have them ready for these restricted sprints; Reyes retains the mount. Rail post is a plus for her forward style—live longshot who could improve with a clean trip but needs to step up against graded company.
PP 2 – Love Like Lucy (15/1, Edwin Gonzalez, Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.) By Win Win Win out of Just Like Lucy. Recent form: Second in a six-furlong state-bred allowance (after a fourth in the Gasparilla). Joseph second string with consistent local form; Gonzalez is a capable rider. Tactical speed from post 2 makes her a dangerous underneath play and a logical exotic piece at square odds.
PP 3 – Flowko (30/1, Marcos Meneses, Rory C. Miller) By Brethren out of Vino de Pago. Deepest longshot with limited stakes experience. Miller homebred showing some promise but faces a significant class jump here. Meneses can get her into the race; best used as a deep exotic filler at big odds.
PP 4 – Tosca (20/1, Rajiv Maragh, Mary Lightner) By Chance It out of Lirica. Lightner trainee with improving recent efforts in allowance company. Maragh knows the Gulfstream biases well. Mid-pack style should suit a contested pace; live longshot who could flash speed at a price.
PP 5 – Mythical (4/5, Edgard J. Zayas, Jorge Delgado) By St Patrick’s Day out of Lailoni. Graded-stakes winner (Adirondack G3) with five stakes victories from eight starts; recent win in the Any Limit by two lengths in 1:09.50. Delgado homebred (Arindel) is maturing nicely and training sharply; Zayas retains the mount. The clear odds-on favorite should sit a perfect stalking trip and be the one to beat on class and current form. Top selection.
PP 6 – Unfaithful Rose (6/1, Junior Alvarado, Ethan W. West) By Vino Rosso out of Starshipunfaithful. Recent form: Troubled fourth (one length short) in the six-furlong Xtra Heat at Laurel after being pinballed at the start. West has her sharp; Alvarado ships in for the mount. Tactical closer with upside—dangerous at 6/1 if she gets a clean trip.
PP 7 – Tessellate (7/2, Micah J. Husbands, Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.) By McKinzie out of Shotdowninflames. Two-time open-stakes winner; most recent a 4½-length romp in the seven-furlong Sophomore Fillies at Tampa Bay Downs. Joseph barn is always dangerous in these spots; Husbands takes the mount for the first time. Expect her to be forwardly placed or stalking—major threat and the top underneath play.
PP 8 – La Chismosa (15/1, Miguel Angel Vasquez, Renaldo Richards) By Win Win Win out of Silent Joy. Richards trainee with flashes of ability but needs a career-best effort here. Vasquez can ride her into a mid-pack trip. Outside post is manageable in a sprint; longshot value in exotics.
PP 9 – Don’t Do It Lucy (8/1, Yolber Torres, Jose Francisco D’Angelo) By Girvin out of Presage. D’Angelo trainee showing steady improvement; Torres can get her forward. Tactical speed from the outside makes her a live longshot who could improve with the drop in class/weight. Solid exotic contender.
