On an exciting note, Gulfstream Park is set to host a day of live Thoroughbred racing on Sunday, May 18, 2025, featuring a card of nine competitive races. The first race is scheduled to start at 12:50 PM, kicking off an action-packed afternoon on a fast-firm track.
The opening race is for four-year-olds and upward, covering 1 mile with a prize purse of $29,000. The seven contenders are POWER HUMOR, SILENT AND VIOLENT, BOLD LOOKER, PROVERB, URANIUM, DUNE ROAD, and COME DREAM WITH ME.
The second race will be held at 1:22 PM, running over the same fast-firm track at 1 mile, with a prize purse of $29,000. This maiden special weight race is for three-year-olds and upward. Ten notable runners are listed: ROZAGANTE, IMPERATUS, RUIZ JUNIOR, OCALA ROCKET, LAST RUN, OPERATNTHUNDERBOLT, SMOOTH AN EASY, GLITMONEY, YADIRAYADIRAYADIRA, and CAPT’N PIKE.
The third race of the day is set for 1:54 PM and is dedicated to three-year-olds sprinting over 5 furlongs. With a purse of $36,000, the seven contenders in this race are EL MAYO, HERECOMESDAPEACH, MEGA DON, DIOS WILL, NERVANA, HOLLYWOOD MAYHEM, and CAJUN’S COOKIN.
The fourth race will go off at 2:27 PM. A claiming race for three-year-olds and upward who have never won two races, it carries a prize purse of $24,500. The eight horses entered are SIR BANANA BRIAN, GRAND JEFE, FIGHT TIL DAWN, TIZ THE COAST, SWEET CHA CHA, DANZIG CHIPS, ENDRICK, and PRACTIKO.
At 2:59 PM, the fifth race will spotlight maiden fillies and mares aged three years and older. Run over 5 furlongs on a fast-firm surface, the prize purse stands at $26,500. The twelve runners are DUDE RANCH, ADJUST MY HALO, BLAZIN’ PRALINE, ROGERS PARK, POCCETTI, ARROYADORA, FINAL NOTE, GEEGEE’S STORY, TOKU, GAME CHANGER JOLIE, COOTER’S REVENGE (AUS), and MITOLETA.
The sixth race is an allowance optional claiming event set for 3:31 PM. It features fillies and mares three years old and upward that meet specific non-winner conditions. With a distance of 5 furlongs and a purse of $57,000, the eight contenders include LIONZA, HOT CARGO, LUNA LOUSKA, TWIZZLE, DEFLECTION, BAYERNEE, ALAS DORADAS, and MADAM MITOLE.
At 4:04 PM, the seventh race takes place, catering to four-year-olds and older racing over 5 ½ furlongs. The prize purse for this race is $27,000. Thirteen horses are entered: MIDNIGHT SPECIAL, ROLLING ON, READY FOR A FIGHT, JET WINGS, JIMMIES BIG DAY, BEGANINGREENPOINT, AMOR LEJANO (ARG), HIGH LIMIT ROOM, GEPARD, ROUGH DRAFT, COSMIC SPECULATION, ENSIGN PARKER, and NEOPHYTE.
The eighth race is scheduled for 4:36 PM. It features fillies aged three, or fillies and mares four and older who have not won three races or have not won since November 18, 2024. Run over 5 furlongs on a fast-firm track, the race offers a purse of $36,000. The eight horses in contention are JOKES UP, EFFICACIOUS, DENVER’S ALLEY, FOGGY NOTE, SMILE PO, DEMAR’S LEGACY, Z FIRST, and MY LADY JAMES.
The ninth and final race of the day will be held at 5:09 PM, bringing a close to the day’s live racing action. This maiden race for three-year-olds is run over 5 furlongs and offers a purse of $56,000. The field includes DEEP DUSK, ATWORK, RED THORN, SURF’S UP, AMERICAN DIRECTION, LISTENUPSHANCE, PAJARO, BEIJING BOSS, and BREEZEY Z.
The fixtures at Gulfstream Park promise an exhilarating day for racing fans. With maiden tags on the line and competitive stakes across the board, both emerging and experienced horses will look to deliver standout performances. As jockeys and trainers prepare for the challenges ahead, it’s shaping up to be a thrilling Sunday at the races. See you there!
