Gulfstream Park Picks- January, 14, 2024: Sunshine Analysis

Gulfstream Park will host the 2nd of two weekend stakes from the Sunshine series. The Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf is the Sunday feature. Check out our Gulfstream Park picks.

Full Card Analysis

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Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 1

$32k Starter Optional Claiming going 5 f on all weather; Post: 12:10 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #1 ST. PAT’S DAY (8-5): Gets the top selection. Has the top overall power rating in the group. May benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #4 FOXY LADY (9-2): A major player in this race. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #8 NIKEE KAN (7-2): A major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders.
• #6 BODACIOUS BREN (12-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive in this spot. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.

Selections: 1 – 4 – 8 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 2

$89k Maiden Special Weight going 1 3/8 m on turf; Post: 12:39 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #7 I’M A SURE THING (6-1): Gets the top selection. Makes sense on speed figures. Will likely have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #5 WAR PRINCESS (9-5): Will be competitive in this spot. Is a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Will run for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz.
• #2 SETTLING STORM (7-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Will run for the combination of Clement and Ortiz.
• #6 ISOLA (8-1): Is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Is the class of the field.

Selections: 7 – 5 – 2 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 3

$19k Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Post: 1:09 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #4 SLIM MAN (15-1): Is a price horse and gets the top selection. Is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #2 TEPEU (8-5): A major player in this race. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #1 DOUBLE PLAY KING (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Has been running against decent company. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #5 MAJOR KING (9-5): Is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 4 – 2 – 1 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 4

$89k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Post: 1:38 PM ET; Entries: 9

• #5 OVERLY DRAMATIC (8-5): Debuts here and gets the top selection. Will run for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz. Has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #4 SWEET MIMI (15-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #2 NEAT TRICK (4-1): Debuts here and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Is well-bred for this spot.
• #1 LESLIE’S HUMOR (7-2): Debuts here and isn’t without hope. Is well-bred for this spot.

Selections: 5 – 4 – 2 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 5

$75k Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf S. going 1 m on turf; Post: 2:08 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #4 SWEET DANI GIRL (4-5): Gets the top selection. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #5 TRACY ANN’S LEGACY (20-1): Is a price horse and isn’t without hope. Has been running against decent company.
• #3 BABY STEPS (6-1): Is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has been running against decent company. Is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #1 BOTH SIDES (20-1): Is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has been running against decent company.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 3 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 6

$89k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Post: 2:38 PM ET; Entries: 9

• #3 BEDAZZLE ‘EM (5-2): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 TINKI ABARRIO (6-1): Should improve off the first start and isn’t without hope. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #4 DAZZLING MOVE (15-1): Is a price horse and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. Is well bred for this spot.
• #9 ARTEMIS SOUND (3-1): Debuts here and seems to be running for the minor placings in this contest.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 4 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 7

$59k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 1/2 f on all weather; Post: 3:07 PM ET; Entries: 7

• #4 KARAYA (8-5): Gets the top selection. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #5 SUGAR TREAT (4-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 MIGUEL’S BELLE (12-1): Is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here. Goes out for the David barn and gets Maldonado in the irons.
• #7 KAITIE KAIT (10-1): Is a price horse and isn’t without hope. Will run for the combination of Cordero and Saez. Is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 8

$37k Starter Optional Claiming going 1 m on turf; Post: 3:36 PM ET; Entries: 10

• #5 PERHAPS TONIGHT (3-1): Gets the top selection. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here. Has been running against decent company.
• #8 STRONG ODOR (9-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures. Is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #4 SALS DREAM GIRL (5-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Will likely have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run.
• #7 STERN CHASER (8-1): Isn’t without hope. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 4 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 9

$91k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Post: 4:06 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #2 CARAMEL CHIP (7-5): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #8 FURIOUS ANGER (4-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #3 KING CAB (7-2): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #4 UNIKEE (30-1): Is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has been running against decent company. Goes out for the Pompay barn and gets Morales in the irons.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 3 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 10

$35k Maiden Claiming going 1 1/16 m on turf; Post: 4:36 PM ET; Entries: 12

• #6 SILENT AND VIOLENT (2-1): Gets the top selection. Will run for the combination of Joseph and Ortiz. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #11 DOLLAR LIBERTY (5-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Is the class of the field.
• #10 PAPALOTE (8-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Has been running against decent company. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #5 IKE’S GAMBLE (9-2): Should improve off the first start and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Makes sense on speed figures. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 6 – 11 – 10 – 5

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Saturday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring the California Chrome Cal Cup.

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• Gulfstream Park Picks featuring the Sunshine Filly and Mare Turf.
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