Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date December 31, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A solid enough 12.5k claimer, though one that is littered with stretch runners who will be at the mercy of the pace. Pace It looks very average, with several who lack any early speed, which will really play into the hands of #7 TRAPPEZOID (7-2). Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet TRAPPEZOID Number 7 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #7 TRAPPEZOID (7-2): Perfectly drawn class dropper has Lopez, who will be pressing…

Play of the Day Race Date December 30, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A very weak 35k claimer for 2yos, with a potential standout in #4 PHAROAH’S GOLD (3-1). Pace It looks average, which should suit #4 PHAROAH’S GOLD (3-1), who should be up close throughout. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet PHAROAH’S GOLD Number 4 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #4 PHAROAH’S GOLD (3-1) (turf only): Drops out of a fast 2nd (for this group) in an Indiana Grand N2L and anything close to…

Play of the Day Race Date December 27, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview An extremely strong AOC that has the look of a very key race. Pace It looks relatively fast, as several here want to be on or just off the early lead, with a slew of stalkers as well. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet DECLARATIONWARRIOR Number 3 Morning Line (12-1) Best Bet Overview #3 DECLARATIONWARRIOR (12-1) (turf only): Thought this gal was getting good and on her way to some big things last…

Play of the Day Race Date December 26, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A solid renewal of the Tropical Park Derby, with several in with winning chances. Pace It should be honest, as there’s a little bit of everything in here, with front runners, pressers, stalkers, and closers. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet Colonel Liam Number 6 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #6 Colonel Liam (5-2): Lightly raced runner for Pletcher has done nothing wrong in two turf starts, comes in fresh, has a…

Play of the Day Race Date December 24, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A solid AOC with several coming in off a loss, or a layoff, and #1 MOVIE MOXY (3-1) on a roll off two straight wins. Pace It should be honest, though there are no confirmed front runners, only a few who have been pressing hot splits. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet MOVIE MOXY Number 1 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #1 MOVIE MOXY (3-1): Class riser seems to get all the…

Play of the Day Race Date December 23, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A decent group of 35k claimers and a class dropper in #2 AKOR (4-1), who was been facing much better at Kentucky Downs. Pace It should be fast, as several want to be involved early. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet AKOR Number 2 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #2 AKOR (4-1): Class dropper was facing much better at Kentucky Downs last time, should get some pace to rally into, and DeVaux…

Play of the Day Race Date December 20, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A very weak N3L and lightly raced #9 SKYE SNOW (5-2), who rises in class off a sharp win and goes off the claim for Brad Cox (26%). Pace It doesn’t look overly fast, which should only flatter the chances of #9 SKYE SNOW (5-2), who has plenty of tactical speed. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet SKYE SNOW Number 9 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #9 SKYE SNOW Picks & Plays…

Play of the Day Race Date December 19, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A very meek AOC for fillies and mares, with few with upside, and #7 GERI B (3-1) coming in off several strong CD runs. Pace It doesn’t look overly fast, though there are very few in here who figure to be overly affected by that. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet GERRI B Number 7 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #7 GERRI B (3-1): Versatile miss has been facing much better at…

Play of the Day Race Date December 18, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A competitive turf sprint, but one lacking a lot of early speed, which should help the class-dropping #6 FIGHTRESS (7-2). Pace The pace looks there for the taking, and #6 FIGHTRESS (3-1) has been showing speed against better, which means she should be on a send mission here. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet FIGHTRESS Number 6 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #6 FIGHTRESS (7-2) (turf only): Class dropper has been facing…

Play of the Day Race Date December 17, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A state-bred AOC with a field that is very evenly matched on paper, though #1 PAPA’S LITTLE GIRL (3-1) seems to hold a distinct pace advantage. Pace The pace looks there for the taking, and with Paco Lopez aboard #1 PAPA’S LITTLE GIRL (3-1), who has shown speed in three straight, expect him to go and clear off early. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet PAPA’S LITTLE GIRL Number 1 Morning Line (3-1)…