Handicapping

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…

Play of the Day Race Date November 27, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 6 Overview A solid 50k starter-allowance that could have a pair of overbet favorites (#2 and #7) who could duel with each other on the lead. Pace It looks strong, as #2, #7, and #8 all want to be involved early, which means they could be pressing each other early and often. 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 TONAL VISION Number 9 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet…

Play of the Day Race Date November 26, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 6 Overview A below average group of 50k starter-allowance runners that seems ripe for a newcomer, which could be #8 SOLOMONIC (5-1) off the Maker claim. Pace There’s very little pace here, which also bodes well for #8 SOLOMONIC (5-1), who is tactical and drew the perfect attack post. 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 SOLOMONIC Number 8 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #8 SOLOMONIC (5-1):…

Play of the Day Race Date November 25, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 5 Overview A very good group for the 20k level, and you could make a case for five with legitimate win chances. Pace There’s very little pace here, which hints this could play like a turf race, with a tight group the entire way, with a sprint finish looming. 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 MORNING SOCIAL Number 7 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #7 MORNING…

Play of the Day Race Date November 22, 2020 Track Churchill Downs Race 8 Overview A very good allowance, but one that is filled with turf runners, and plenty of inside speed. Pace It looks very fast, as there are a trio drawn inside that want to go early, which should really help the chances of #6 SEVEN NATION ARMY (7-2), a stalker who is drawn perfectly outside. 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 SEVEN NATION ARMY Number 6 Morning…