Royal Palm Meet Promises Thrills at Gulfstream Park on August 23
There will be more than horses racing at Gulfstream Park this Saturday — there will be expectation, pride, and the heartbeat of a crowd that knows August afternoons can bring unforgettable moments. Trainers, some with hopeful glances and others with quiet confidence, will tighten girths and offer final pats of reassurance. Jockeys will jog their mounts to the post under the hum of voices in the grandstand, where families, seasoned fans, and first-time visitors will gather to share the energy of race day.
The Royal Palm Meet at Gulfstream Park will bring eleven races to the stage on August 23, 2025, with the first post set at 12:40 pm. The day begins with a Maiden Claiming test at 1 1/16 miles on the fast-firm track. Seven contenders — La Cyber, Not One Less, Marabina, Ylana, Dream Diamond, Onemorsilverdollar, and Cash Due — will vie for the $26,500 purse.
Early Action Sets the Tone
The second race keeps the spotlight on maidens, this time for two-year-olds at 7½ furlongs. Tacitap, My Rich Uncle, Hotter Than Dem, Kung Foo, Deep Star, Toronja, Dixie On Fire, Road Mischief, and Candy Road will test their raw potential for $35,000. At 1:50 pm, the third race shifts to a 6-furlong Claiming sprint for three-year-olds and older. Turbo, Sound of the Beast, Arrogancy, Zydeceaux, Big Paradise, and Coldstream make up the field in the $36,000 dash.
Mid-Card Features
At 2:25 pm, Accelerate Me, Cryptonym, Vino Santo, Sweet Lazarus, Milazzo, De la Calles, Worth the Wait, and Wittingly will line up in a 1 1/16-mile Maiden Claiming worth $26,500. The fifth, scheduled for 2:59 pm, brings a compact sprint over 5 furlongs for fillies and mares eligible for the $33,000 purse, featuring Warda, Founder’s Day, David’s Rose, My Lady James, Chaina, One of One, and Lita.
Perhaps the first “buzz race” of the card arrives at 3:35 pm, when maiden two-year-olds sprint 5 furlongs for a lucrative $70,000 prize. Among the names catching early chatter are Knoty Knicks, Timeless Victory, Thunder Zeus, Chingu, Uncle Aldo, Not Now Nick, Titanio Coco, and Law of One.
Late Card and Finale
The seventh event at 4:10 pm features Saratoga Cruiser, Will of a Warrior, Sir Ascot, Easier Said, Song So Sweet, Mr Brizel, and Stone Cold Flex in a Claiming race over a mile and seventy yards. Another Maiden Special Weight, this time at 6 furlongs for juveniles, follows at 4:47 pm with Freaky Neeks, Running On Time, Strategic Reserve, Star Prince, Candy Addiction, Power Wrench, and Scottie Too Hottie.
The 5:21 pm Allowance Optional Claiming sprint over 5 furlongs showcases Into You, Cruzin Man, Maitre D, Ace Ventura (CHI), Mr. Binks, Beach Colt (CHI), Nero Tulip (GB), and Fast Fixer competing for $57,000. Fillies and mares take the spotlight again at 5:51 pm, sprinting 6 furlongs for $23,500. Foxy Lady, Red Hot Spark, Megan Makin Money, Patty’s Having Fun, It’s Only Words, Amy the Butcher, Cajun Anthem, and Novellie are entered.
The curtain falls at 6:21 pm with a Claiming contest over 1 1/16 miles for fillies and mares. Bal de Mar, Smart Style, Chill Bean, Thunder Princess, Pharaoh’s Favorite, Pocket Pair, Let’s Dance Again, Shedoo Kitten, Attending, and Far Above will bring the day to its crescendo, chasing the $31,000 purse.
Beyond the Rails
Adding to the flavour, Gulfstream Park will host “Taste at the Track – Taste of Havana.” Guests can enjoy Cuban dishes, cocktails, domino tables, and live music alongside the sporting action, weaving culture and community into a racing afternoon. As anticipation builds, all eyes turn to the Royal Palm Meet at Gulfstream Park — a card with something for every fan, from maiden debuts to late-closing tests of stamina.
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