Gulfstream Park Thoroughbred Tipsheet

Friday, November 28, 2025 – Powered by ATSstats.com

Nine races on tap at Gulfstream Park with a mix of turf routes, Tapeta sprints, dirt sprints, and a $100,000 stakes to close the card. Lot of E.J. Zayas / M.A. Vasquez action today, so don’t be shocked if that combo keeps showing up in your tickets.

As always: skip the underlays, hunt the overlays, and make the public pay for guessing.

RACE 1 – Maiden Claiming – $29,000

1 1/16 Miles – TURF – Post: 12:20 PM

• **WIN – (1) American Popstar – E. J. Zayas (44%)
  Rail-drawn stalker who should sit just behind the early leaders and save all the ground. Perfect profile for a maiden turf route.
• **PLACE – (5) Amelia – M. A. Vasquez (42%)
  More of a pace-presser, projects to sit 2–3 lengths off the front and grind late.
• **SHOW – (6) Colorful Lady – J. Bravo (32%)
  Can play the mid-pack closer role; if the pace is honest, she can clunk up for a check.
• **JOKER – (4) Pass Failed – E. Jaramillo (30%)
  Versatile pace/press type, live longshot if she grabs a good spot early and relaxes.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 1/5 BOX, 5/6 BOX, 6/4 BOX
• Trifecta: 1/5/6 BOX, 4/5/6 BOX

RACE 2 – Maiden Claiming – $29,000

5½ Furlongs – ALL WEATHER – Post: 12:49 PM

• **WIN – (5) Velvet Rage – E. J. Zayas (44%)
  Looks like a speed/press filly, wants to be in the first flight and finish the job.
• **PLACE – (3) Bring Bail Money – M. A. Vasquez (42%)
  Stalker, fits well sitting just behind the leaders and picking them off late.
• **SHOW – (8) Camm’s Girl – M. J. Husbands (41%)
  Off-the-pace sprinter, needs the front end to soften but can slam into exotics at a price.
• **JOKER – (7) Munchkin – J. E. Morelos (34%)
  Tricky mid-pack runner, can surprise if she breaks sharp and gets position.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 5/3 BOX, 3/8 BOX, 8/7 BOX
• Trifecta: 5/3/8 BOX, 7/3/8 BOX

RACE 3 – Starter Optional Claiming – $33,000

7 Furlongs – DIRT – Post: 1:18 PM

• **WIN – (5) Uranium – E. Gonzalez (37%)
  Classic stalk-and-pounce type, perfect for this elongated sprint.
• **PLACE – (7) Santos to Wilson – J. E. Morelos (34%)
  Forward pressing style; will be in the mix early and hanging around late.
• **SHOW – (6) Blast Radius – C. Martinez (25%)
  More of a grinder, mid-pack type who keeps coming and often falls into the tri.
• **JOKER – (3) Lou the Body – R. Maragh (24%)
  Speedy longshot, could make noise if he clears and relaxes up front.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 5/7 BOX, 7/6 BOX, 6/3 BOX
• Trifecta: 5/7/6 BOX, 3/7/6 BOX

RACE 4 – Maiden Claiming – $29,000

5 Furlongs – ALL WEATHER – Post: 1:47 PM

• **WIN – (5) Smartkenzie – E. J. Zayas (44%)
  Has the look of a quick-break sprinter who wants to sit just off the pace and strike.
• **PLACE – (7) Holy Cow – M. J. Husbands (41%)
  Pace-presser, will likely stalk the speed and try to wear them down late.
• **SHOW – (6) Weitzman – E. Gonzalez (37%)
  Stalker/closer, may be best running at them late if the leaders duel.
• **JOKER – (2) Chivado – C. Martinez (25%)
  Wild-card speed candidate; if he blasts out and they leave him alone, he can blow up tickets.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 5/7 BOX, 7/6 BOX, 6/2 BOX
• Trifecta: 5/7/6 BOX, 2/7/6 BOX

RACE 5 – Claiming – $24,500

5½ Furlongs – ALL WEATHER – Post: 2:16 PM

• **WIN – (4) Pancho Slips Away – E. J. Zayas (44%)
  Speed/stalker hybrid, should be right in the firing line from the jump.
• **PLACE – (6) Adios Mate – M. A. Vasquez (42%)
  Reliable pressing type, figures to sit just outside the top flight and grind home.
• **SHOW – (8) Mega Don – J. E. Morelos (34%)
  Closer, wants a pace collapse and can inflate the trifecta if it happens.
• **JOKER – (1) Sergeant Sinatra – C. Martinez (25%)
  Rail speed could take them a long way if he breaks sharply.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 4/6 BOX, 6/8 BOX, 8/1 BOX
• Trifecta: 4/6/8 BOX, 1/6/8 BOX

RACE 6 – Maiden Claiming – $38,000

1 Mile – TURF – Post: 2:46 PM

• **WIN – (8) Miami Style – E. J. Zayas (44%)
  Turf stalker, projects a perfect trip 3–4 lengths off the lead with a big late kick.
• **PLACE – (4) Face of Shadows – M. A. Vasquez (42%)
  More of a pressing router, should be close throughout and tough to put away.
• **SHOW – (7) World Builder – J. E. Morelos (34%)
  Mid-pack grinder, not flashy but capable of grabbing a slice.
• **JOKER – (5) Little Gussie – J. Bravo (32%)
  Late-running type, interesting upset candidate if the early fractions heat up.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 8/4 BOX, 4/7 BOX, 7/5 BOX
• Trifecta: 8/4/7 BOX, 5/4/7 BOX

RACE 7 – Claiming – $28,000

1 Mile 70 Yards – ALL WEATHER – Post: 3:16 PM

• **WIN – (5) Ninja Star – E. J. Zayas (44%)
  Strong pace-presser/ stalker, looks like the most logical winner on the card.
• **PLACE – (3) Full Nelson – M. A. Vasquez (42%)
  Honest stalker, should sit right behind Ninja Star and get every chance.
• **SHOW – (7) Leo Monte – J. Bravo (32%)
  Closer, projects to be running late into a pace that might just set up for him underneath.
• **JOKER – (1) Honesto – H. Figueroa (26%)
  Inside grinder, can sneak into the frame with a rail-skimming trip.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 5/3 BOX, 3/7 BOX, 7/1 BOX
• Trifecta: 5/3/7 BOX, 1/3/7 BOX

RACE 8 – Claiming – $23,500

6½ Furlongs – DIRT – Post: 3:46 PM

• **WIN – (3) Etendre – M. J. Husbands (41%)
  Looks like a forward pressing sprinter who won’t be far from the lead at any call.
• **PLACE – (1) Ace Ventura – E. Gonzalez (37%)
  Rail stalker, figures to sit just in behind and wait for a seam.
• **SHOW – (7) Luni Sima – J. E. Morelos (34%)
  Late-running longshot, needs things to fall apart up front, but can juice the tri.
• **JOKER – (2) Holy Stick – E. Jaramillo (30%)
  Speed type, can carve out the fractions and dare them to catch him.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 3/1 BOX, 1/7 BOX, 7/2 BOX
• Trifecta: 3/1/7 BOX, 2/1/7 BOX

RACE 9 – Stakes – $100,000

7½ Furlongs – TURF – Post: 4:16 PM

Feature race of the day – quality turf stakes with some serious finishing power.

• **WIN – (9) Skipping Stars – E. J. Zayas (44%)
  Classy turf stalker, ideal outside draw to sit 3-wide in the clear and launch late.
• **PLACE – (3) Shipmate – M. A. Vasquez (42%)
  Pressing type, should be in the first bunch and gets first run on the deep closers.
• **SHOW – (8) Behold the King – E. Gonzalez (37%)
  Dangerous late kicker, perfect for filling out exactas and tris at a fair price.
• **JOKER – (4) A Million Dreams – J. E. Morelos (34%)
  Versatile stalker, can sit anywhere from 3rd–6th and make a winning move with the right trip.

Suggested Wagers

• Exacta: 9/3 BOX, 3/8 BOX, 8/4 BOX
• Trifecta: 9/3/8 BOX, 4/3/8 BOX

Final Notes for Bettors

• Gulfstream’s Tapeta (all-weather) often rewards stalkers and pressers more than need-the-lead rockets.
• On the turf, watch the first couple of races: if the rail path looks golden, upgrade inside speed; if they’re flying late, lean harder into our closers and stalkers.

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