A day of memorable performances as Gulfstream Park delivers ten captivating races
Gulfstream Park saw an exciting day of racing on August 29th, 2025, with fans treated to ten competitive races that showcased skillful riding and emerging talent. The day began with a Maiden, Claiming race for maidens, fillies, and mares three years old and upward over one mile. Worth Considering claimed victory under jockey A. Rahim Jasim for trainer Tareq Moubarak. Nipsey (J: Luis Fuenmayor, T: Javier Negrete) finished second, while Spun to Purfection (J: Yolber Torres, T: Gerald S. Bennett) took third.
The second race was a Claiming event for fillies three years old or fillies and mares four years old and upward who had not won three races, contested over 5½ furlongs with a purse of $24,500. Just Take Notes won with Yolber Torres aboard for trainer Roderick R. Rodriguez. Fully Entitled (J: Edgard J. Zayas, T: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.) finished second and Girl Dynamite (J: Jose E. Morelos, T: Ronald Coy) was third.
The third race, a Maiden, Claiming race for two-year-old fillies over six furlongs with a purse of $29,000, saw Triple Threat secure the win with Elijah Greenidge riding for trainer Herbert Miller. Serenity Path (J: Edgard J. Zayas, T: Antonio Sano) placed second, and Grand Threat (J: Yolber Torres, T: Victor Barboza, Jr.) finished third.
The fourth race was another Claiming race for fillies three years old or fillies and mares four years old and upward who had not won three races. Over 5½ furlongs with a $31,000 purse, Vayesta took the win with Mia Nicholls aboard for trainer Willoughby Simpson. Omo Ten Girl (J: Wilfred Vasquez, T: Jose M. Castro) was second, while Party Shaker (J: Rajiv Maragh, T: Aubrey A. Maragh) finished third.
The fifth race, a Maiden, Special Weight contest for two-year-old fillies over five furlongs with a $70,000 purse, saw Catalonia triumph with Leonel Reyes riding for trainer Jose Francisco D’Angelo. Lucky Win Coco (J: Heriberto Figueroa, T: Guillermo Morales, Jr.) finished second, and Timeforpeace (J: Jose E. Morelos, T: J. Kent Sweezey) was third.
The sixth race, a Starter Stakes for three-year-olds and upward which have started for a claiming price of $25,000 or less and have never won a race other than maiden, claiming, or state-bred allowance, was run over six furlongs with a purse of $40,000. Secret Empire won with Jose C. Ferrer aboard for trainer Gerald S. Bennett. Lucky Old Son (J: Cipriano Gil, T: David Fawkes) was second, and Neshume (J: Edgard J. Zayas, T: Laura Cazares) finished third.
The seventh race, a Maiden, Claiming event for fillies and mares three years old and upward over six furlongs with a purse of $34,000, was captured by Violence and Peace under Edgard J. Zayas for trainer Oscar M. Gonzalez. Alluring Serenity (J: Cipriano Gil, T: Vernon J. Allinson) was second, while Dance to Remember (J: Reylu Gutierrez, T: Cam M. Gambolati) finished third.
The eighth race, an Allowance, Optional Claiming for state-bred three-year-olds and upward over seven furlongs with a $43,000 purse, went to Blast Radius with Yolber Torres aboard for trainer Luis M. Ramirez. Keep On Moving (J: Edwin Gonzalez, T: Michael Yates) placed second, and Expect the Best (J: Leonel Reyes, T: Jose Francisco D’Angelo) was third.
The penultimate race, a five-furlong contest for fillies and mares three years old and upward who have started for a claiming price of $35,000 or less since August 29, 2023, or claiming price $50,000, was won by Royally Blue with Rajiv Maragh riding for trainer Steve Klesaris. Free to Roam (J: Jose E. Morelos, T: Steve Klesaris) finished second, and Hot Cargo (J: Leonel Reyes, T: Laura Cazares) was third.
The final race of the day, a Maiden, Claiming contest for three-year-olds and upward over 5½ furlongs with a purse of $29,000, saw Risk Factor take the win with Jose E. Morelos aboard for trainer Mark E. Casse. Depth Perception (J: Edwin Gonzalez, T: John G. Vinson) finished second, and More Therapy (J: Leonel Reyes, T: Cam M. Gambolati) rounded out the top three.
Gulfstream Park’s August 29 line-up provided fans with an exciting showcase of skillful riding, emerging talent, and memorable finishes, highlighting the rising stars of the turf.
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