Handicapping

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…

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…