Racing fans are in for an exhilarating afternoon at Gulfstream Park this Sunday as the highly anticipated mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow 6 is expected to push the jackpot pool past the $1 million mark. With ten races on the card and the first scheduled for 12:50 p.m., bettors will have plenty to look forward to.
Unlike regular days, when only a single winning ticket scoops up the entire Rainbow 6 pool, Sunday’s structure ensures a full payout to the player or players with the most winners across the six designated races. After Titan’s upset victory on Saturday, which closed the day’s final event, the carryover pool rose to $98,693—setting the stage for a blockbuster payout.
The sequence starts in Race 5 with a Tapeta mile-and-70-yards contest, where Rashid—seeking a third consecutive win—switches to the synthetic surface after showing turf dominance. In Race 6, juvenile debutants take centerstage with Thaar, a costly Charlatan colt, and stablemate Malbec drawing attention.
Sprinters will line up in Race 7, featuring consistent performer Blonde Jak and the class-dropping Smile Po over 5 ½ furlongs. Race 8 puts the spotlight on Carroll’s Honor, fresh off a dominant win, and Wink of an Eye, who steps out for the first time under a new stable.
Excitement peaks in Race 9 as Gabaldon returns from a lengthy layoff, now racing as a gelding and trying Tapeta for the first time. His rivals include Tapeta specialists Mr Narcissistic, Cruzin Man, and Torch Is Passed—all bringing proven credentials to the sprint.
The finale, Race 10, is a Tapeta dash for maidens where the well-supported No Bills Campaign leads the market, with competition from Sigan Viendo and consistent performer Migratory. Adding to the mix is a $5,897 carryover in the $1 Super Hi-5.
Saturday’s undercard saw jockey Miguel Vasquez notch three wins, including a stakes victory in the Azalea. Rajiv Maragh and Edwin Gonzalez also had standout performances, with Gonzalez edging closer to his 2,000-win milestone.
As the Royal Palm Meet resumes next Friday, all eyes will first be on Sunday’s action, where strategy, speed, and a shot at life-changing winnings converge at Gulfstream Park.
