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Gulfstream Park hosts an 11-race card on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with the first post time at 12:20 PM ET. The schedule includes a variety of maiden claiming events, claiming races, an allowance optional claiming race, and a maiden special weight event. The card features races on both dirt and synthetic Tapeta surfaces, covering distances from five and a half furlongs to a mile and seventy yards.
The current fall/winter Sunshine Meet at Gulfstream continues to feature competitive racing with top connections leading the standings. Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. is aiming for his 14th straight training title at the track, while jockey Edgard Zayas holds a narrow lead in the rider standings, seeking his 10th career Gulfstream title.
Weather and Track Conditions
The forecast for Gulfstream Park calls for sunny conditions with temperatures reaching around 80 degrees Fahrenheit and lows near 67 degrees. Northwest winds at approximately 5 mph will shift to northeast in the afternoon. These ideal racing conditions should provide a fast main track and firm turf course, typical of late November in South Florida.
Current track conditions are listed as fast for the dirt surface and fast for the all-weather Tapeta synthetic track. No precipitation is expected, ensuring consistent racing surfaces throughout the day.
Race 1 – Maiden Claiming Fillies and Mares
Post Time
12:20 PM ET
Five and a half furlongs on the synthetic surface. Purse $34,000. Maiden fillies and mares three years old and upward. Claiming price $25,000.
Pace Analysis
This maiden claimer for eight horses should feature a moderate early pace, with Welcome to America and Starship Maximus likely to display early speed. Dance to Remember has shown versatility in pace and may press from a stalking position. The synthetic surface at Gulfstream generally favors horses with tactical speed, though closers can still be competitive with the right trip.
Key Contenders
Welcome to America enters as the morning line favorite at even money. The Irish-bred filly makes her third career start for trainer Jose D’Angelo and will be piloted by leading rider Edgard Zayas. Despite showing little in her first two outings, the stable has an excellent record with new recruits and horses switching surfaces.
Dance to Remember represents solid value at 6-1 morning line odds. This Rajiv Maragh mount has shown consistency with two second-place finishes in nine career starts and recently competed against slightly tougher company. The distance should suit her style, and Maragh’s 40 percent win rate at the meet provides confidence.
Money Battle merits consideration despite her 7-2 morning line. The Jena Antonucci trainee has hit the board in half her starts, including a third-place finish at this track and distance. The tactical speed she possesses could prove advantageous if she can secure a favorable stalking position.
Secondary Choices
Maranta warrants attention at 5-1. The Murat Sancal trainee finished a close second in similar company last time and has proven capable at this level. The post position and jockey Edwin Gonzalez give her a reasonable chance to improve.
Starship Polaris offers longshot appeal at 8-1. While she has struggled in recent outings, the switch to the synthetic surface and inside post could spark improvement under Luca Panici.
Selections
Win: Dance to Remember
Place: Welcome to America
Show: Money Battle
Race 2 – Maiden Claiming Colts and Geldings
Post Time
12:49 PM ET
One and one-sixteenth miles on the synthetic Tapeta surface. Purse $26,500. Maiden three-year-olds and upward. Claiming price $12,500.
Pace Analysis
This 11-horse maiden route should develop into a moderate pace scenario. San Martin figures to show early speed from post 9, while Magic Red could press from the rail. The distance and synthetic surface favor horses with stamina and a closing kick. Horses moving from turf to Tapeta at Gulfstream show strong strike rates at 13.2 percent.
Key Contenders
Message of Hope represents the value play at 3-1 morning line. The four-year-old from the powerful Saffie Joseph Jr. barn makes his Gulfstream debut with Micah Husbands aboard. The Joseph/Husbands combination excels at the meet, and this Irish-bred colt brings solid European form to the equation.
Seawise looks poised to break through after finishing a strong second over this course and distance last time. The Rajiv Maragh mount for trainer Steve Klesaris has been knocking on the door and draws a favorable outside post. At 6-1 morning line, he offers value.
Animated brings proven class to this field and represents consistent threat at 5-1. The Joe Bravo mount has shown promise in his limited starts and the distance should suit his running style.
Secondary Choices
Leroy Brown has been competitive in similar company and could factor with improvement. The Luca Panici mount for trainer Kathleen O’Connell rates consideration as a closing threat.
San Martin drops to this level after competing at higher claiming ranks. The Edgar Perez mount for Murat Sancal could benefit from the class relief and pace setup.
Selections
Win: Message of Hope
Place: Seawise
Show: Animated
Race 3 – Claiming Sprint
Post Time
1:19 PM ET
Six furlongs on the dirt. Purse $24,500. For three-year-olds and upward which have never won two races. Claiming price $8,000.
Pace Analysis
This seven-horse claiming sprint figures to feature contested early fractions with multiple horses showing tactical speed. The dirt sprint distance at Gulfstream demonstrates a moderate inside post bias, with posts 1-7 historically performing well. Identity Crisis and Dogwood Crossing both possess the speed to secure favorable stalking positions.
Key Contenders
Identity Crisis stands out as the class of this field despite the even-money morning line odds appearing short. The Samy Camacho mount drops significantly in class after competing at higher levels and posted a respectable fifth in his last outing against tougher. The Jose D’Angelo trainee should find this group more manageable.
Dogwood Crossing merits serious attention at 4-1. The three-year-old Renzo Rojas mount scored an impressive victory in his most recent start and appears on the upswing. Trainer Luis Ramirez maintains a solid 30 percent win rate with his runners.
Thirty Pound Test brings consistency to the equation as the probable favorite at even money. The Edgard Zayas mount for Jose D’Angelo has shown reliability in recent outings and the top rider gives him tactical advantages.
Secondary Choices
Vinicio represents a longshot possibility at 12-1. The veteran gelding has competed in this class frequently and could sneak into the exotics at a price under Jonathan Ocasio.
Selections
Win: Identity Crisis
Place: Dogwood Crossing
Show: Thirty Pound Test
Race 4 – Maiden Claiming Two-Year-Olds
Post Time
1:48 PM ET
Five and a half furlongs on the synthetic surface. Purse $35,000. Maiden two-year-old colts and geldings. Claiming price $35,000.
Pace Analysis
This nine-horse juvenile maiden claimer presents a wide-open affair with several first-time starters. The synthetic surface at sprint distances shows a bias favoring outside posts, with posts beyond the 5-hole demonstrating strong performance metrics. Early pace should develop moderately as inexperienced horses sort themselves out.
Key Contenders
Majestic Noir enters with promising credentials for trainer Victor Barboza Jr. and leading rider Miguel Vasquez. The Silver State colt makes his debut from a favorable outside post and has been training forwardly. The Vasquez/Barboza combination has shown competence throughout the meet.
Complexed brings the Mark Casse nameplate and debuts for one of North America’s premier conditioners. The two-year-old gelding has been training at Gulfstream and Casse’s strong debut statistics make him dangerous. Emisael Jaramillo takes the mount.
Noah’s Honor represents trainer Antonio Sano, who has saddled numerous debut winners. The Samuel Marin mount exits respectable workouts and could factor at a square price.
Secondary Choices
Josh Ready makes his debut for trainer Ruben Sierra with Jesus Rios aboard. The outside post could prove advantageous if he shows natural speed.
Win N Win offers longshot appeal as a gelding making his debut. The Yolber Torres mount might offer value if the pace collapses.
Selections
Win: Majestic Noir
Place: Complexed
Show: Noah’s Honor
Race 5 – Claiming Route Fillies and Mares
Post Time
2:17 PM ET
One mile and seventy yards on the synthetic Tapeta. Purse $24,500. Fillies and mares three years old and upward which have never won two races. Claiming price $8,000.
Pace Analysis
This 12-horse claiming route presents a contentious setup with multiple pace factors. No Time to Wait figures as the main speed, while Bonmati and Apple Shake Shake could press. The Tapeta surface at route distances tends to favor horses showing consistent form on the synthetic, with dirt-to-Tapeta moves showing lower strike rates. The large field creates traffic concerns, making post position critical.
Key Contenders
No Time to Wait enters as a logical favorite at 7-2 morning line. The Jose D’Angelo trainee with Edgard Zayas aboard scored impressively last out at this track and distance. The front-running filly should dictate terms while rated by the meet’s leading rider.
Bonmati represents a live threat at 9-2 for trainer Jose Castro and Jose Morelos. The four-year-old filly has demonstrated consistency and the distance suits her running style. She offers value as an alternative to the favorite.
Apple Shake Shake brings veteran experience to this contest at 7-1. The five-year-old mare for trainer Diane Morici has demonstrated ability at this level and Yolber Torres knows her well.
Secondary Choices
Pocket Pair rates consideration for trainer Beau Chapman. The three-year-old filly has shown flashes and Miguel Vasquez takes over in the irons.
White Claw Woman represents a European import with tactical speed who could factor if the pace collapses.
Selections
Win: No Time to Wait
Place: Bonmati
Show: Apple Shake Shake
Race 6 – Starter Optional Claiming Two-Year-Old Fillies
Post Time
2:47 PM ET
One mile and seventy yards on the synthetic surface. Purse $35,000. Two-year-old fillies which have started for a claiming price of $35,000 or less or claiming price $35,000.
Pace Analysis
This seven-horse juvenile filly route should develop moderately with Radar Loop likely to show early speed. The Tapeta surface favors fillies demonstrating tactical speed and the ability to rate. The compact field allows for cleaner trips compared to larger fields. Post position plays less of a factor in this small field.
Key Contenders
Imperia Blue rates as the logical choice at 5-2 morning line. The Antonio Sano trainee with Edgard Zayas scored an impressive maiden victory last time and the Joseph/Zayas tandem excels at Gulfstream. The filly has shown improvement with each start and the distance stretches out favorably.
Radar Loop offers value at 3-1 for trainer Michael Dini and Samy Camacho. The Summer Front filly brings solid laurel Park form to Gulfstream and has proven capable at the route distance. The speed figures suggest she belongs.
One Sweet Girl merits consideration at 9-2. The Carlos David trainee scored impressively on turf last time and possesses tactical versatility. Miguel Vasquez takes the mount.
Secondary Choices
Reina Del Viento won her maiden at Gulfstream and could factor with improvement. The Angel Quiroz trainee draws Rajiv Maragh.
Bella Jak brings class but faces a distance test. The Antonio Sano filly has tactical speed and Emisael Jaramillo aboard.
Selections
Win: Imperia Blue
Place: Radar Loop
Show: One Sweet Girl
Race 7 – Claiming Sprint Fillies and Mares
Post Time
3:16 PM ET
Five and a half furlongs on the dirt. Purse $28,000. Fillies and mares three years old and upward which have never won two races. Claiming price $12,500.
Pace Analysis
This eight-horse claiming sprint should feature contested fractions with multiple fillies showing early speed. Maerdama and Valiant Honor both possess tactical speed to secure favorable positions. The dirt sprint configuration at Gulfstream continues to favor inside posts, though the bias has moderated in recent meets. The distance favors speed and early position.
Key Contenders
Valiant Honor appears poised for a breakthrough performance at 7-2. The Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee with Micah Husbands scored an impressive maiden victory last time and moves to winners company with confidence. The Joseph stable dominates at Gulfstream and this filly shows upside.
Maerdama represents the favorite at 5-2 despite facing questions. The Joseph trainee with Edgard Zayas brings proven ability but has faced trouble in recent starts. The class and connections make her formidable.
Roxy offers intriguing value at 3-1 for trainer Amador Sanchez and Emisael Jaramillo. The three-year-old filly scored last time at this track and distance and demonstrates consistency. The early speed could prove decisive.
Secondary Choices
Jayana brings tactical versatility for Joseph Catanese and Edgar Perez. The four-year-old mare has hit the board consistently.
Five Eyes Onmichel rates consideration with Miguel Vasquez. The Roderick Rodriguez trainee has shown ability.
Longshots
Plum Irish offers value at 8-1 despite the seven-pound weight concession. Yolber Torres knows this filly.
Selections
Win: Valiant Honor
Place: Roxy
Show: Maerdama
Race 8 – Maiden Special Weight Two-Year-Olds
Post Time
3:46 PM ET
One and one-sixteenth miles on the synthetic Tapeta. Purse $70,000. Maiden two-year-old colts and geldings.
Pace Analysis
This nine-horse juvenile maiden special weight at a route distance should develop into a moderate pace scenario. Master Chief Mike and Rawayana figure to press early, while Coach Kain and several others possess closing kicks. The Tapeta surface at route distances rewards horses demonstrating stamina and tactical awareness. The purse size attracts quality juveniles from leading barns.
Key Contenders
Master Chief Mike enters as a logical favorite at 7-2 for the powerful Saffie Joseph Jr. barn with Edgard Zayas. The Knicks Go colt finished a strong second over this course and distance last time and appears ready to graduate. The Joseph/Zayas combination produces consistently.
Coach Kain represents Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse and could offer value at 9-2. The two-year-old gelding with Miguel Vasquez has shown promise in his starts and Casse excels with juveniles. The outside post provides options.
Rawayana rates as a live contender at 4-1 for trainer Gustavo Delgado and Rajiv Maragh. The colt finished a strong second in his most recent outing and adds blinkers for the first time. The equipment change could spark improvement.
Secondary Choices
Raasil brings consistent form for Antonio Sano and Samuel Marin. The colt has hit the board in three of four starts and possesses tactical speed.
Forza Azzurri makes his debut for Brian Lynch with Edwin Gonzalez. The Lynch barn succeeds with first-time starters.
Selections
Win: Master Chief Mike
Place: Coach Kain
Show: Rawayana
Race 9 – Claiming Sprint Fillies
Post Time
4:15 PM ET
Five and a half furlongs on the synthetic surface. Purse $36,000. Three-year-old fillies or fillies and mares four years old and upward which have never won two races. Claiming price $25,000.
Pace Analysis
This 11-horse claiming sprint presents a competitive betting race with multiple logical contenders. Miso Spicy figures as the main speed, while several fillies possess the ability to press or stalk. The synthetic sprint configuration continues to show moderate bias toward outside posts. The competitive nature of this field suggests pace will prove honest.
Key Contenders
Miso Spicy enters with strong credentials at 9-2 for Saffie Joseph Jr. and Edgard Zayas. The French-bred filly brings class to this field and the Joseph stable dominates the Gulfstream meet. The tactical speed provides options.
Wiggle An Wine rates as a live player at 5-1 for Jose Pinchin and Jose Morelos. The three-year-old filly has demonstrated ability and should get a favorable trip.
Snitch Dorada represents Jose D’Angelo and Emisael Jaramillo at 6-1. The three-year-old filly possesses tactical speed and has competed successfully at this level.
Secondary Choices
Shelovestotravel brings consistency for the D’Angelo barn with Edwin Gonzalez. The filly rates consideration.
May Mischief offers longshot value for trainer Oscar Gonzalez with Samuel Marin.
Longshots
Bad Girl Betty Lou at 20-1 represents an extreme price play. The filly scored impressively at a minor track.
Selections
Win: Miso Spicy
Place: Wiggle An Wine
Show: Snitch Dorada
Race 10 – Allowance Optional Claiming
Post Time
4:45 PM ET
Six furlongs on the dirt. Purse $57,000. Three-year-olds and upward which have never won $20,000 once other than maiden, claiming, starter or restricted or which have never won two races or claiming price $25,000.
Pace Analysis
This eight-horse allowance optional claiming sprint features open company and competitive horses. Back Em Up and Mr Peeks figure to show early speed, while several others possess stalking ability. The dirt sprint distance at Gulfstream shows moderate bias toward inside posts. The quality of the field suggests honest fractions.
Key Contenders
Back Em Up deserves favoritism at 8-5 for trainer Bobby Dibona and Miguel Vasquez. The three-year-old gelding scored impressively last time and the class relief suits his profile. Vasquez maintains strong statistics throughout the meet.
Mr Peeks offers value at 5-2 for Beau Chapman and Edgard Zayas. The five-year-old gelding finished second in his most recent start and the top jockey provides tactical advantages. The consistent form suggests another strong effort.
Beach Colt brings intriguing Chilean form to this contest at 6-1. The six-year-old gelding for trainer Amador Sanchez with Emisael Jaramillo has competed successfully at this level.
Secondary Choices
Canuto represents Jorge Delgado and Marcos Meneses. The three-year-old colt possesses tactical speed.
Smart Mo rates consideration with apprentice Mia Nicholls claiming five pounds.
Selections
Win: Back Em Up
Place: Mr Peeks
Show: Beach Colt
Race 11 – Maiden Claiming Two-Year-Old Fillies
Post Time
5:15 PM ET
Five and a half furlongs on the synthetic Tapeta. Purse $35,000. Maiden two-year-old fillies. Claiming price $35,000.
Pace Analysis
This nine-horse juvenile filly maiden claimer closes the card with several first-time starters. The Package and Gigi Cakes figure to show early speed, while several others make debuts. The synthetic sprint distance shows moderate bias toward outside posts. The mix of experience and debuts creates uncertainty.
Key Contenders
The Package rates as the logical favorite at 2-1 for Carlos David and Samuel Marin. The World of Trouble filly finished a strong second in her debut and adds blinkers for the second start. The equipment change and experience advantage make her formidable.
She’s Lit represents Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse at 5-1 with Miguel Vasquez. The Bucchero filly makes her debut for one of North America’s premier trainers. Casse succeeds with first-time starters and Vasquez excels at Gulfstream.
Gigi Cakes offers value at 7-2 despite limited experience. The filly for trainer Melanie Giddings with Carlos Martinez has competed against similar and possesses tactical speed.
Secondary Choices
Looks to Kill makes her second start for Jena Antonucci with Jose Morelos. The filly showed promise in her debut.
Steel City Lady debuts for David Fawkes with Emisael Jaramillo. The connections suggest ability.
Selections
Win: The Package
Place: She’s Lit
Show: Gigi Cakes
Jockey Notes and Insights
Edgard Zayas continues his dominance at the Gulfstream meet, leading all riders with 40 wins from 195 starts through November 23, maintaining a 21 percent strike rate and 57 percent in-the-money percentage. The nine-time Gulfstream riding champion has earned over $1.6 million in purses during the current stand. Zayas rides particularly well for Saffie Joseph Jr., and their combination produces at a high clip. He has seven mounts on today’s card in prominent spots.
Miguel Vasquez ranks second in the jockey standings with 38 wins from 194 starts, a 20 percent win rate and 45 percent in-the-money percentage. The Panamanian rider has banked over $1.2 million in purse earnings and demonstrates versatility across all surfaces. Vasquez excels on the synthetic Tapeta surface and maintains strong connections with multiple leading trainers. He rides seven times on the card.
Emisael Jaramillo sits third with 34 victories from 142 mounts, posting an impressive 24 percent strike rate and 48 percent board percentage. The veteran rider recently achieved his 5,000th international career win and continues to excel at Gulfstream. Jaramillo demonstrates particular proficiency with European imports and horses making surface switches.
Micah Husbands maintains the highest win percentage among regular riders at 28 percent with 20 victories from 71 starts and a remarkable 63 percent in-the-money rate. The Canadian rider has developed strong partnerships with leading trainers and excels in stakes company.
Rajiv Maragh brings veteran savvy with solid connections to Joseph Jr., Gambolati, and other leading barns. His tactical awareness makes him dangerous in routes.
Trainer Notes and Insights
Saffie Joseph Jr. dominates the Gulfstream training colony, pursuing his 14th consecutive meet title. The 38-year-old Barbados native has saddled numerous winners during the current stand and maintains a strong 24-31 percent strike rate depending on conditions. Joseph excels with all horse types and particularly succeeds with synthetic surface specialists and European imports. His stable features depth across all divisions.
Mark Casse brings Hall of Fame credentials to the card with multiple starters. The dual Canadian and American Hall of Fame conditioner recently approached 4,000 career North American victories and maintains strong statistics at Gulfstream. Casse excels with debuts and juvenile maidens, making his first-time starters particularly dangerous.
Antonio Sano has established himself as a leading South Florida conditioner since arriving from Venezuela in 2009. The 60-year-old trainer surpassed 1,000 United States victories in 2025 and demonstrates a keen eye for value purchases at yearling sales. Sano succeeds particularly well with juveniles and has produced multiple graded stakes winners.
Jose D’Angelo maintains a strong presence at Gulfstream with multiple runners daily. The conditioner demonstrates proficiency with claimers and allowance horses across all surfaces.
Brian Lynch brings quality with selective spots, particularly succeeding in stakes and maiden special weight company.
Best Wagering Strategies and Value Plays
The most exploitable angles on today’s card center around the Joseph Jr./Zayas combination in Races 1, 6, 7, 8, and 9. This powerful tandem produces at an elevated rate, particularly on the synthetic surface and in claiming races.
Race 2 presents value with Message of Hope at 3-1 morning line. The Joseph Jr. trainee makes his debut with strong rider Micah Husbands, and this barn excels with new horses. The Irish breeding suggests route aptitude.
Race 3 offers a potential upset with Dogwood Crossing at 4-1. The recent maiden graduate moves forward for an effective barn and draws a favorable post.
Race 7 features Valiant Honor as a value play at 7-2. The Joseph Jr. filly graduated impressively and faces winners for the first time with confidence. The connections suggest she possesses more upside.
Race 10 provides solid value with Back Em Up as the favorite. The gelding appears a cut above this field and should dominate with tactical speed.
Horizontal wager strategies should focus on singling Joseph Jr. horses in favorable spots while building around them with secondary choices. The Pick 4 covering Races 8-11 offers opportunity, using Master Chief Mike, Miso Spicy, and Mr Peeks as singles while spreading in Race 11.
Daily double combinations using Race 10 Back Em Up with multiple horses in Race 11 provides reasonable payoffs with solid win probability. Exacta boxes in Race 2 with Message of Hope/Seawise/Animated and Race 6 with Imperia Blue/Radar Loop/One Sweet Girl offer value.
The late Pick 5 beginning in Race 7 deserves attention with Valiant Honor as a potential single, spreading in Races 8 and 11 while using fewer horses in Races 9-10 where favorites appear solid.
