Troops became the fifth of Bahamian Squall’ s troops to score in 2026, coming from behind under Pablo Morales to win a six-furlong test at Tampa Bay Downs.

Morales had Troops sitting comfortably in third place down the backstretch, chasing the early fractions of :22.59 and :45.19. They went after the leading pair on the turn, swept wide into the stretch, and the 4-year-old gelding bred by Pamela Edel was all out to get up at the wire, winning by one-half length. He was clocked in 1:10.20, paid $8.20 and collected a check for $15,510, boosting his total to $61,492 on a record of 3-1-0 in 14 starts. His 82 Equibase ‘E’speed figure is a career best.