Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date December 11, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A state-bred MSW that is ripe for the taking by a classier newcomer. Pace The pace looks honest but not overly fast, which should bunch the field entering the far turn. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet JADE EMPRESS Number 3 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #3 JADE EMPRESS (3-1): Mott runner has faced a trio of open MSW fields in her first three starts and held her own,…

Play of the Day Race Date December 10, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A modest but competitive group of 20k N2L’s that seems there for the taking by a newcomer, as the locals just don’t inspire. Pace The pace looks glacial to non-existent, as there is no one entered who has shown any speed of late, which means this will be a crawl early on. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet MEMPHIS SHOWBOAT Number 2 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #2 MEMPHIS…

Play of the Day Race Date December 09, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A very competitive group of 35k claimers where little separates the favorites from the mid-priced contenders. Pace The pace should be honest enough, as there are at least a few who want to be involved throughout (#1 and #8). Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet STREET COPPER Number 7 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview #7 STREET COPPER (8-1): Got the comeback out of the way off the long layoff,…

Play of the Day Race Date December 09, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A relatively meek group of low-level claimers, with several entering off losses against a class riser, #6 YOUNG RAYMOND (5-1), who is on the upswing. Pace Things should be heated and contested up front, which should also suit #6 YOUNG RAYMOND (5-1). Trends Tactical speed has been doing well early at the meet, though things tempered a bit on Friday. Best Bet YOUNG RAMOND Number 6 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #6 YOUNG RAYMOND (5-1): Recent N3L winner rises in class but should be sitting off what looks like a hot and…

Play of the Day Race Date December 05, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A typical deep and competitive starter stakes where several are close on paper, which means taking a price is imperative. Pace Things should be very heated up front, as several want to be on or near the lead, which could set it up for an off-the-pace type late. Trends Speed has played well on the dirt, with runners that have been 1st or 2nd at the pace call finishing in the top-2 in 7-of-8races. Best Bet AVANT GARDE Number 1 Morning Line (15-1) Best Bet Overview #1 AVANT GARDE (15-1): Win machine has…

Play of the Day Race Date December 04, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A well-matched 2yo AOC that appears to have plenty of speed. Pace Things should be heated up front, as several want to be on or near the lead, which could set it up for an off-the-pace type late. Trends Speed played well on the dirt Opening Day, wiring twice and running 2nd twice in four dirt starts. Best Bet FAMOUS GENT Number 1 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #1 FAMOUS GENT (6-1): Stretch runner keeps Lopez, gets back to the track where his lone win came, and will love all the pace…

Play of the Day Race Date December 03, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview An underwhelming group of 6.25k claimers, with an in-form class riser (#1 INEDATEQUILA 7-2) with a pace edge. Pace It looks like #1 INEDATEQUILA (7-2) is the controlling speed, especially with Lopez up from the rail. Trends N/A Best Bet INEDATEQUILA Number 1 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #1 INEDATEQUILA (7-2): Class riser has aired in three straight and looks like the controlling speed. Picks & Plays Aggressive WP bet at 2-1 or better, single in the early Pk5/Pk4. Stats 54-10-10-5 ($1.44/$4.85 ROI through 12/1)

Play of the Day Race Date December 02, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A competitive group of 20k N3L runners on the turf, with several in with winning chances. Pace It looks very contested, as several want to be on or near the early lead, which suggests a stalker like #4 LITTLE BIT GOOD (5-1) could have a big say in the lane. Trends N/.A Best Bet LITTLE BIT GOOD Number 4 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #4 LITTLE BIT GOOD (5-1 turf only): Stretch runner gets Lopez, so she should be a bit closer early, and in a race with plenty of early speed,…

Play of the Day Race Date November 29, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 4 Overview #2 WITCH DOCTOR (5-1): Garcia claim (14%) was a solid 2nd for 7.5k at Ind and seemingly was claimed with this in mind, for a barn that knows how to move them around the Midwest. Pace It looks on the slow side, which should flatters runners with speed to be within a few lengths of the lead. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet WITCH DOCTOR…

Play of the Day Race Date November 28, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 6 Overview A modest 2yo MSW going long, with a potential standout in #8 PRIVATE NETWORK (7-2), who really tipped his hand on debut. Pace It should be honest, as several of these lightly raced 2yos stretch out and see a first turn for the first time too, which can speed things up on the front end. Trends Tactical speed continues to play well, and there have been days when the inside has been good, so take note of where horses are coming from early on in the card. Best Bet PRIVATE NETWORK Number 8…