Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date March 09, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A very modest 12.5k for 3yo fillies, where the entire field-of-nine enters off a loss, with the exception of #5 EVIL OF COURSE (4-1), who impressed on debut. Pace There’s not a lot here, which means being close is a must, especially sprinting this short. Trends Speed kills on the main track, so again, being close is imperative, especially in a lower-level race like this, where it’s hard to pass horses in the lane. Best Bet EVIL OF COURSE Number 5 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #5 EVIL OF COURSE (4-1): Pace…

Play of the Day Race Date March 06, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A wide, wide open 20k claimer on the turf with several who figure, though class dropper #6 BENELUX (9-2) finally gets a field she can play with. Pace There’s very little entered, so being tactical is a plus. Trends You never want to drop too far out of it on this turf course, especially when it’s firm, as deep closers are up against it. Best Bet BENELUX Number 6 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #6 BENELUX (9-2): Class dropper has been holding her though not threatening against much better, so this group…

Play of the Day Race Date March 05, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 13 Overview A wide, wide open renewal of the G3 Herecomesthebirde for 3yo fillies on the turf. Pace It should be honest, in a deep field of 12, so being tactical Trends You never want to drop too far out of it on this turf course, especially when it’s firm, as deep closers are up against it. Best Bet SPENDARELLA Number 4 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #4 SPENDARELLA (6-1) (turf only): Impressive debut winner for Motion, who never cranks them, and while she spots a ton of experience to this group, she has…

Play of the Day Race Date March 04, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A wide, wide open 35k N2L routing on the turf, with several different winning possibilities. Pace There’s none here, which means #4 RICOCHET (8-1) should not only get loose, but won’t have to work as hard to do so as he had to do last time, when finishing behind a few of these. Trends Speed kills on the turf, and the course can often carry horses home if they are able to shake free early. Best Bet RICOCHET Number 4 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview #4 RICOCHET (8-1) (turf only): Lone F…

Play of the Day Race Date March 03, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 2 Overview A tough state-bred AOC sprinting on the turf, with several different ways to go, in a race that could eliminate a lot of tickets in the horizontal exotics. Pace There’s plenty here, as it looks hot and contested, which means a stalker like #3 KATIE’S COWBOY (7-2) could be in the prime spot off the far turn. Trends Being close on the turf is usually preferred, especially going this short, so having tactical speed, at the very least, is preferred. Best Bet KATIE’S COWBOY Number 3 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #3…

Play of the Day Race Date February 27, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A solid AOC on the turf with several up and comers. Pace There’s a few who want to be involved early, though the pace as a whole seems to be on the tepid side. Trends Being close on the turf is usually preferred, as horses coming from far back are always up against it. Best Bet MICROPHONE Number 7 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #7 MICROPHONE (7-2): Tampa invader was absolutely awesome winning on debut at Tampa for Brown, and while this is a step up, the gut says we could have…

Play of the Day Race Date February 26, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 11 Overview A large field of bottom-level N2L’s, though #6 METEORITO (5-2) seems to have them over a barrel. Pace There’s not a lot here, so that means the best horse, #6 METEORITO (5-2) should also have the best trip, which is on or just off what looks like a modest pace. Trends Speed kills on the main track, so being close is always preferred, especially with lower level horses, as they can have trouble making up significant ground. Best Bet METEORITO Number 6 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #6 METEORITO (5-2): The horse…

Play of the Day Race Date February 25, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A modest starter-optional-claimer for 3yos, which means #6 BACKATYA (5-2) figures mighty tough off a sharp win last time. Pace There’s not a lot here, so expect #1 Adventure Seeker (7-2) to go from the rail, which means #6 BACKATYA (5-2) will be pressing from the outside the entire way. Trends Speed kills on the main track, so being close is always preferred. Best Bet BACKATYA Number 5 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #6 BACKATYA (5-2): Three-time local winner rises in class off the Danner claim (4-12 a move), in a spot…

Play of the Day Race Date February 24, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A strong 50k claimer for older runners on the turf, with several winning possibilities. Pace There’s more than a lot here, which means tactical speed is helped, and #1 MAX K.O. (3-1) has it, which gives him a leg up on the closers. Trends You don’t want to drop too far out on this turf course, especially if it’s firm, as closers are always up against it. Best Bet MAX K.O Number 1 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #1 MAX K.O. (3-1) (turf only): Well-drawn runner has some big turf races showing…