Gulfstream Park Picks- Saturday, Turf Sprint Analysis

Gulfstream will run a pair of turf sprints this weekend. Saturday is for the boys in the Turf Sprint stakes. Sunday the sister race, the Ladies Turf Sprint will be run. Check out our Gulfstream Park picks!

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Gulfstream Park Picks- 1

Post: 12:10 PM ET; $22k Maiden Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #2 SAND WEDGE (5-2): Gets the top selection. She makes sense on speed figures.
• #4 SOFSTER (6-1): Is a major player in this race. She shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. This one will likely have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run.
• #6 CAJUN ANTHEM (9-5): Will be competitive in this spot. She is a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #3 SHE CAN SCAT (7-2): Will be competitive in this spot. She will likely be part of the early pace in this spot.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 6 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks- 2

Post: 12:39 PM ET; $89k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on turf; Entries: 10

• #5 OSCAR’S WORLD (7-5): Gets the top selection. He should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders. This one shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #8 AZ U CHASE ME (30-1): Is a price horse and isn’t without hope. He will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #3 YANKEE DRUMMER (15-1): Is a price horse and isn’t without hope.
• #2 FLY ERIK FLY (9-2): Should improve off the first start and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He will run for the combination of Casse and Ortiz.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 3 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- 3

Post: 1:08 PM ET; $59k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 m 70 y on all weather; Entries: 6

• #2 PREVENT (3-1): Gets the top selection. He shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. This one runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #6 REZASROLEX (7-2): Will be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one goes out for the Orseno barn and gets Zayas in the irons.
• #5 BRAWN (5-2): Will be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #4 NORTHSHORE DRIVE (9-5): Will be competitive in this spot. He comes into the race in really good form. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 5 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- 4

Post: 1:37 PM ET; $22k Maiden Claiming going 1 m 70 y on all weather; Entries: 13

• #9 KUWAIT TOWERS (5-1): Gets the top selection. He is the class of the field. This one is a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #7 DESIGNATED HITTER (9-2): Will be competitive in this spot. He has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot. This one will likely be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #10 T B TWELVE ALWAYS (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. He has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #3 MACUTO (15-1): Is a price horse and has a shot in this race. He has been running against decent company. This one is well bred for this spot.

Selections: 9 – 7 – 10 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks- 5

Post: 2:07 PM ET; $28k Claiming going 1 1/8 m on all weather; Entries: 8

• #8 SAND DANCER (7-2): Gets the top selection. He goes out for the Drexler barn and gets Saez in the irons. This one makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 GOOCH GO BRAGH (9-5): Will be competitive in this spot. He has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 OFFICER COUNTRY (9-2): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #4 VELOCE (12-1): Is a price horse and isn’t without hope. He makes sense on speed figures. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 8 – 3 – 5 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- 6

Post: 2:37 PM ET; $89k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on turf; Entries: 10

• #5 RAPTURE BAY (7-2): Gets the top selection. He comes into the race in really good form.
• #3 PET MAT (6-1): Is a major player in this race. He should improve off the first start and isn’t without hope. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 CPTBOBSBTWENTYNINE (9-2): Should improve off the first start and isn’t without hope. He has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #6 MYTHIC PERFORMANCE (5-2): Isn’t without hope. He makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 1 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks- 7

Post: 3:07 PM ET; $31k Claiming going 5 1/2 f on all weather; Entries: 7

• #2 TREVESS (2-1): Gets the top selection. She comes into the race in really good form.
• #6 BIG BAND LUZZIANN (9-5): Is a major player in this race. She is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 LOVIN MAKES CENTS (8-1): Has a shot in this race. She runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #4 FORTUNA BELLE (10-1): Is a price horse and isn’t without hope. She comes into the race in really good form. This one runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 1 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- 8

Post: 3:37 PM ET; $89k Maiden Special Weight going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 13

• #10 HUNT BALL (5-2): Gets the top selection. He is the class of the field. This one should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders.
• #13 BONUS MOVE (2-1): Is a major player in this race. He runs races good enough to beat this group. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #8 SECRET CRUSH (9-5): Debuts here and isn’t without hope. He will run for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz.
• #2 BEELINE (10-1): Is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. He goes out for the Mott barn and gets Zayas in the irons.

Selections: 10 – 13 – 8 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- 9

Post: 4:06 PM ET; $125k Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint S. going 5 f on turf; Entries: 7

• #7 CAROTARI (7-5): Gets the top selection. He will run for the combination of Lynch and Ortiz. This one comes into the race in really good form. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #6 EAMONN (9-2): Will be competitive in this spot. He runs races good enough to beat this group. This one comes into the race in really good form.
• #1 HEAVEN STREET (6-1): Has a shot in this race. He has been running against decent company. This one is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #2 COPPOLA (8-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. He is likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 1 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- 10

Post: 4:36 PM ET; $26k Claiming going 5 f on all weather; Entries: 8

• #4 EXCHANGE DAY (7-5): Gets the top selection. He will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #6 NEOPHYTE (6-1): Is a major player in this race. He runs races good enough to beat this group. This one is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #1 FAST FIXER (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 KING JAMES (4-1): Will be competitive in this spot. He is the class of the field. This one runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 4 – 6 – 1 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks- 11

Post: 5:07 PM ET; $91k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 10

• #3 GENERAL LEDGER (7-2): Gets the top selection. He goes out for the Joseph barn and gets Gonzalez in the irons. This one has been running against decent company.
• #10 IN A JAM (4-1): Is a major player in this race. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #7 KING OF THE TRACK (9-2): Will be competitive in this spot. He has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #5 RUNNIN’ ROCKET (3-1): Will be competitive in this spot. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 3 – 10 – 7 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks- 12

Post: 5:38 PM ET; $26k Claiming going 1 m 70 y on all weather; Entries: 10

• #6 MEDIA SENSATION (4-1): Gets the top selection. He should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders. This one will likely get the right setup in this race.
• #9 BASKETBALL JONES (9-2): Is a major player in this race. He runs races good enough to beat this group. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #10 TRINITY PARK (7-2): Is a major player in this race. He may benefit from a hot pace up front. This one goes out for the Dobles barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.
• #5 TIZ THE COAST (15-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. He makes sense on speed figures. This one is the class of the field.

Selections: 6 – 9 – 10 – 5

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Saturday

• Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Gulfstream Park Sprint
• Tampa Bay picks featuring the Sam F. Davis*
• Santa Anita picks featuring Grade 3 Las Virgenes*
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Sunday

• Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Ladies Turf Sprint

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