Gulfstream Park Saturday: Royal Delta Stakes Analysis

Gulfstream Park features the Royal Delta on Saturday. Former Kentucky Oaks competitor Kathleen O. returns to a track where she is undefeated in 3 career starts.

Gulfstream Park- Race 1

Post: 12:10 PM ET; $28k Maiden Claiming going about 7 1/2 furlongs on turf; Entries: 13

• #5 CAPPY (3-1) gets the top selection. She has to be respected going out for the combination of Casse and Ortiz. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #12 TRUE MARTINI (4-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one goes out for the D'Angelo barn and gets Castellano in the irons.
• #2 LINN PIER (4-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.
• #10 OUTFORARUN (12-1) comes into the race in really good form. This one shouldn't have trouble with the about 7 1/2 furlong distance.

Selections: 5 – 12- 2 – 10

Gulfstream Park- Race 2

Post: 12:39 PM ET; $24k Maiden Claiming going 1 mile 70 yards on all weather track; Entries: 9

• #1 DIXIE GROOVE (3-1) is the top pick. She has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #9 BATTLING BUBBLES (7-5) appears to be a major player in this race. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.
• #3 MY INSANITY (20-1) is a price horse and has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #5 ANABELLA PRINCESS (8-1) looks to be the class of the field.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 3 – 5

Gulfstream Park- Race 3

Post: 1:08 PM ET; $39k Starter Optional Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on all weather track; Entries: 7

• #6 MY LADY JAMES (6-1) looks best here. She shouldn't have trouble with the 5 1/2 furlong distance. This one should be part of the early pace in this spot.
• #2 IRONY (10-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race. She could get the right setup in this race. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 KAVALA (2-1) should improve off the first start and has to be respected going out for the combination of Tharrenos and Ortiz. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #3 PRETTY'N AWESOME (7-2) has the top overall power rating in the group.

Selections: 6 – 2 – 1 – 3

Gulfstream Park- Race 4

Post: 1:37 PM ET; $50k Maiden Optional Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #2 BERNARDO'S LEGACY (4-1) gets the top selection. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #7 POWER HUMOR (7-2) comes into the race in really good form. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Barboza and Ortiz.
• #9 DREAM KNIGHT (5-1) goes out for the Joseph barn and gets Alvarado in the irons. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #1 ADIOS PAPA CHICO (5-1) seems to fit well enough here. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.

Selections: 2 – 7 – 9 – 1

Gulfstream Park- Race 5

Post: 2:07 PM ET; $24k Claiming going 5 1/2 furlongs on all weather track; Entries: 8

• #3 ROYAL MAHOGANY (7-5) is the top pick. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Joseph and Zayas.
• #5 GOLDEN SODA (9-2) should be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 UBIQUITOUS (4-1) runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Tharrenos and Ortiz.
• #8 TOWN OF GOLD (4-1) projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 2 – 8

Gulfstream Park- Race 6

Post: 2:37 PM ET; $84k Maiden Special Weight going 5 furlongs on turf; Entries: 11

• #4 BALLETIC (7-5) looks best here. She projects to sit mid pack and come with one run. This one has to be respected going out for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz.
• #1 ACCOMPLISHED GIRL (8-1) should improve off the first start and shouldn't have trouble with the 5 furlong distance.
• #7 LEXI'S SPIRIT (4-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #8 UP FOR IT (10-1) is a price horse and has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 7 – 8

Gulfstream Park- Race 7

Post: 3:08 PM ET; $22k Claiming going 1 mile 70 yards on all weather track; Entries: 12

• #3 FREE SHIPPING (9-2) gets the top selection. He makes sense on speed figures. This one runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.
• #7 GLORIOUS TRIBUTE (7-2) has races good enough to beat this group. This one goes out for the Depaulo barn and gets Castellano in the irons.
• #11 D. SILO (4-1) will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here.
• #1 PIPITO (15-1) is a price horse and makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 11- 1

Gulfstream Park- Race 8

Post: 3:38 PM ET; $84k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/8 miles on turf; Entries: 12

• #11 KING D'ORO (5-2) is the top pick. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #10 MUFRIH (12-1) is a price horse and makes sense on speed figures.
• #5 COAST ALONG (5-1) should improve off the first start and has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #6 FOR THE CHIEF (10-1) has speed figures that fit in and among this group of horses.

Selections: 11- 10- 5 – 6

Gulfstream Park- Race 9

Post: 4:08 PM ET; $86k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 mile 70 yards on all weather track; Entries: 9

• #8 VENEZUELAN TRIUMPH (5-2) looks best here. He should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders.
• #4 CASHIER CHECK (4-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He looks to be the class of the field.
• #1 CARROTHERS (8-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. This one has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #6 LAKER MAMBA (5-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 8 – 4 – 1 – 6

Gulfstream Park- Race 10

Post: 4:37 PM ET; $54k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 furlongs on turf; Entries: 9

• #5 FEELTHEBEAT (4-1) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #3 EXCHANGE DAY (7-2) appears to be a major player in this race. He looks to be the class of the field.
• #2 FAMOUS GENT (5-1) should be sitting in the second tier of runners and looking to make one well timed run at the leaders. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #4 BRIT'S CANDYMAN (9-2) isn't without hope. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 2 – 4

Gulfstream Park- Race 11

Post: 5:06 PM ET; $150k Royal Delta S. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 7

• #2 KATHLEEN O. (7-5) is the top pick. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 CLASSY EDITION (3-2) is the top pick. She could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #3 MIDNIGHT STROLL (6-1) should be competitive in this spot. This one has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #6 SOUL OF AN ANGEL (30-1) is a price horse and is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 6

Gulfstream Park- Race 12

Post: 5:36 PM ET; $84k Maiden Special Weight going 5 furlongs on turf; Entries: 12

• #10 CALABRIAN QUEEN (3-1) should improve off the first start and looks best here. She will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #12 JUST A CARE (4-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 5 furlong distance after the debut effort.
• #3 DADDYSLILBOSSLADY (6-1) had a productive effort on debut and should be ready to take the next step forward.
• #8 OLYMPIC ARTIST (20-1) is a price horse and could be in with a shot in this race. She makes sense on speed figures. This one has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 10- 12- 3 – 8

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