Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date February 20, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A solid AOC on the turf for 3yos, with several who have tangled in stakes company in the past. Pace There’s really none here to keep #6 MAIN EVENT (7-2) from making the front and setting his own splits, like he did breaking his maiden last time in fine fashion. Trends Speed kills on the turf, so being in front is a huge edge, especially when you’re allowed to control the tempo without muss fuss. Best Bet MAIN EVENT Number 6 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #6 MAIN EVENT (7-2) (turf only):…

Play of the Day Race Date February 19, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A strong starter-optional claimer that drew a very good group for the level, though #7 SENOR JOBIM (7-2) looks primed. Pace It looks honest enough, as there are a few here that want to be involved early, though it hardly looks over the top either. Trends The Tapeta has played fair, for the most part, though outside stalkers are generally preferred, especially if the rail is dead, as it has been quite often. Best Bet SENOR JOBIM Number 7 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #7 SENOR JOBIM (7-2): Going off the claim…

Play of the Day Race Date February 18, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A solid 25k starter-allowance with several contenders, though none with the upside of #3 ABSOLUTE GRIT (2-1). Pace It doesn’t look overly fast, which means tactical speed is important. Trends The main track has always tilted towards speed, so again, tactical speed goes a long way. Best Bet ABSOLUTE GRIT Number 3 Morning Line (2-1) Best Bet Overview #3 ABSOLUTE GRIT (2-1): Expected pace player didn’t fire on the Tapeta but now goes off the claim for Chrichton (35%), immediately goes back to the main, lures Irad (25% for the barn), and comes…

Play of the Day Race Date February 17, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 2 Overview A compact 12.5k N3L on the dirt with several in with a chance. Pace It looks supersonic, as several in here want to go early, which means it could be right for a stalker/closer like #3 WICKED TEMPTATIONS (9-2). Trends The main track has always tilted towards speed, but if a race gets hot and contested, it can easily still fall apart. Best Bet WICKED TEMPTATIONS Number 3 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #3 WICKED TEMPTATIONS (9-2): Stalker closer was going too far at a mile last time but has solid sprint…

Play of the Day Race Date February 16, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A 16k starter-allowance with two strong favorites, though #4 FREE TO FLY (9-5) holds a big tactical edge over #7 Larimar (2-1). Pace As alluded to, there’s not much here, which means #4 FREE TO FLY (9-5) seems loose and controlling, over a track that has carried her kind to the wire more often than not at the meet. Trends The main track has always tilted towards speed, so being in front as a Lone F makes it all the more potent. Best Bet FREE TO FLY Number 4 Morning Line (9-5) Best…

Play of the Day Race Date February 13, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A deep and competitive 20k claimer on the Tapeta, though #4 OUTSHINE (3-1) looks poised to move forward off the claim for Drexler (26%). Pace There’s not much signed on, which means #4 OUTSHINE (3-1) should be involved throughout, while getting first run on the stalker/closers in here. Trends The Tapeta has tilted more towards outside stalker/closers and the rail has been dead more often than not, so definitely pay attention to how things have been unfolding every race day. Best Bet OUTSHINE Number 4 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #4 OUTSHINE…

Play of the Day Race Date February 12, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 2 Overview An above average 16k MCL on the Tapeta with several different ways to go, though no one has the upside of #6 FIVEFINGERDISCOUNT (5-1). Pace It should be honest enough, as more than one here wants to be involved early and often. Trends The Tapeta has tilted more towards outside stalker/closers and the rail has been dead more often than not, so definitely pay attention to how things have been unfolding every race day. Best Bet FIVEFINGERDISCOUNT Number 6 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #6 FIVEFINGERDISCOUNT (5-1): Lightly raced runner was on…

Play of the Day Race Date February 11, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A modest starter-optional-claimer on the turf with several coming off maidens wins that seem vulnerable, and the class in #3 HATARI who seemingly gets all the best of it. Pace There’s more than a few in here who want to be involved early, so it figures to be honest, at the very least. Trends Tactical speed is always preferred on the turf, though it’s not the end-all, be-all if you have the horse. Best Bet HATARI Number 3 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #3 HATARI (turf or Tapeta) (7-2): The class is…

Play of the Day Race Date February 10, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 3 Overview A solid 10k claimer on the Tapeta, with a potentially vulnerable favorite in #2 Lido Key (7-5) and a dangerous class dropper in #5 ON A TOUR (9-2). Pace There should be enough to keep the speed honest, though these Tapeta routes tend to lead to a tight-knit pack. Trends Outside stalker/closers seem to work best routing on the Tapeta, though it hasn’t been an overwhelming pattern either. Best Bet ON A TOUR Number 5 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #5 ON A TOUR (9-2): Class dropper was in too tough last…

Play of the Day Race Date February 09, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A strong 25k starter-allowance with several that have winning chances, though #3 LUDINGTON (4-1) is out for some revenge after a nightmare trip last time. Pace There’s not a lot on paper, and off such a troubled trip last time, it wouldn’t be a shock to see Lanerie put #3 LUDINGTON (4-1) on the lead and make them come catch him. Trends The main track typically plays towards speed, especially going one-turn, where it’s been difficult to make up significant ground. Best Bet LUDINGTON Number 3 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #3…