Tree, 10–15' tall. Chill hours: 250–275. Ripens early May. Large semi-clingstone fruit, brilliant red over yellow skin. Sweet juicy yellow flesh, melting texture. Bacterial spot resistant. UF/IFAS release. Self-fertile. Zones 8–9.

• University of Florida IFAS release, 1993 — bred specifically for Deep South/Florida conditions, strong Gulf South credibility
• 80–100% red blush coverage = very attractive fruit
• Bacterial spot resistance important for Houston's humid summers
• Semi-clingstone — slightly harder to pit than freestone
• Early May ripening puts it ahead of most peaches — season opener for stone fruit
• UF extension document notes Sunbest (2001) as intended replacement with slightly larger fruit, but Sunraycer remains widely available and popular
• Good pairing with Flordaprince/Flordaking peaches for a mixed stone fruit harvest in May