Play of the Day – February 12th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 12, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A deep and competitive 35k N2L with several different ways to go, and plenty of price opportunities. Pace It looks honest, as there are several who want to be on or just off the early lead. Trends The turf has played fair throughout the meet, though tactical speed is never a bad thing when it’s on the firm side. Best Bet TOMCAT BLACK Number 3 Morning Line (12-1) Best Bet Overview #3 TOMCAT BLACK (12-1) (turf only): WO invader was facing much better on the turf up north last time, now goes to…

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Play of the Day – February 11th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 11, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A decent SAL, but one loaded with early speed, which should set it up for #3 SERENADE A KITTEN (3-1). Pace It looks hot and contested, with several who want to be involved early, which means #3 SERENADE A KITTEN (3-1), who stalked last time, should be in the perfect spot off the far turn. Trends The turf has played fair throughout the meet, though tactical speed is never a bad thing when it’s on the firm side. Best Bet SERENADE A KITTEN Number 3 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #3 SERENADE…

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Play of the Day – February 10th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 10, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A pretty weak 35k claimer, with a potential standout. Pace The pace is lacking, which flatters #6 CAPTAIN RON (5-2), who also has Lopez, and therefore figures to be involved throughout. Trends The turf has played fair throughout the meet, though tactical speed is never a bad thing when it’s on the firm side. Best Bet CAPTAIN RON Number 6 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #6 CAPTAIN RON (5-2): Shows by far the best overall form, and should be a lot closer after a slow beginning last time. Picks & Plays Aggressive…

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Play of the Day – February 7th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 07, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 11 Overview A strong 16k turf claimer with a slew of veterans who look evenly matched, though one with a decided race flow edge. Pace It looks like #3 ABIDING STAR (9-2), a confirmed front runner, catches a group without any early speed at all, which makes him loose on a sizable class drop as well. Trends The turf has played fair throughout the meet, though tactical speed is never a bad thing when it’s on the firm side. Best Bet ABIDING STAR Number 3 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #3 ABIDING STAR (9-2)…

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Play of the Day – February 6th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 06, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A tight group of six in an AOC, that looks evenly matched, but also looks destined to fall apart in the lane. Pace It looks hot and contested, which should hurt the chances of the front runners, while flattering the chances of #6 JOE DI BAGGIO (4-1), as well as #4 With Verve (3-1). Trends The main track has played fair, though tactical speed, as a broad rule, is never a bad thing. Best Bet JOE DI BAGGIO Number 6 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #6 JOE DI BAGGIO (4-1): Veteran has…

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Play of the Day – February 5th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 05, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A strong 12.5k MCL, with several win candidates, but also a race loaded with early speed. Pace It looks borderline supersonic, as several here want to be involved early and often, which hints at a meltdown late. Trends The main track has played fair, though tactical speed, as a broad rule, is never a bad thing. Best Bet CHAMPION UP Number 6 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #6 CHAMPION UP (6-1): Turf runner dueled then tired going two turns on debut but should be more settled on the cutback and switch to…

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Play of the Day – February 4th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 04, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A very strong 35k starter-allowance that has several contenders, and an evenly matched group that could yield a price. Pace It looks honest, which could tilt things towards a stalker/closer. Trends The turf has played fair throughout the meet, though tactical speed is never a bad thing when it’s on the firm side. Best Bet ZAP DADDY Number 5 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview #5 ZAP DADDY (8-1) (turf only): Class riser looked good winning off the David claim with a competitive figure, should trip out just off the speed, and figures…

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Play of the Day – February 3rd 2021

Play of the Day Race Date February 03, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A compact turf AOC that looks like it’s evenly matched, though they may overbet #6 Etched in Stone (2-1) off a strong debut dirt win. Pace It looks hot and contested, which could tilt things a bit to an off-the-pace runner like Trends The turf has played fair throughout the meet, though tactical speed is never a bad thing when it’s on the firm side. Best Bet RICHIESGOTGAME Number 4 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #4 RICHIESGOTGAME (6-1) (turf or dirt): Stalker was going two turns last time and was a close…

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Play of the Day – January 31st 2021

Play of the Day Race Date January 31, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A decent MSW for 3yos on the turf, with several of the major players looking very similar on paper, which means looking for a price might be the right idea. Pace It looks slow, which suggests a compact field and a sprint finish. Trends The turf has played fair throughout the meet, though tactical speed is never a bad thing when it’s on the firm side. Best Bet FUTURE VICTORY Number 5 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview #5 FUTURE VICTORY (8-1): Pletcher Tampa invader was sent this 1 1/8 miles on debut,…

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Play of the Day – January 30th 2021

Play of the Day Race Date January 30, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview An evenly matched group of 6.25k claimers with several that have stagnated at the level, and a class riser in #2 MAN OF VISION (7-2) who should be able to take advantage. Pace There’s not a lot of speed here, and #2 MAN OF VISION (7-2) is plenty tactical enough to work out a trick from this post. Trends The main track has been fair, for the most part, though owning tactical speed is never a bad thing, especially on big race days where the dirt can be very souped up speedy. Best…

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