Handicapping

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…

Play of the Day Race Date February 06, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A solid starter-OC with several different ways to go, though also with a few favorites who are tough to trust and may regress. Pace It looks supersonic, as most of these want to roll early and often, which could set it up for #8 EYE OF THE TEMPLE (10-1). Trends The main track typically plays more towards speed, though will all of it in here, it could easily fall apart late. Best Bet EYE OF THE TEMPLE Number 8 Morning Line (10-1) Best Bet Overview #8 EYE OF THE TEMPLE (10-1): Pace makes…

Play of the Day Race Date February 05, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A competitive renewal of the G3 Kitten’s Joy for 3yo turfers, though the favorites seem stuck in neutral and may be vulnerable to a rising newcomer like #6 ROYAL SPIRIT (5-1). Pace There doesn’t appear to be much here on paper, so being close, with the ability to kick off the far turn, will be key. Trends The turf has played predominantly to speed, so being tactical at the very least, is preferred. Best Bet ROYAL SPIRIT Number 6 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #6 ROYAL SPIRIT (5-1): Tactical sort looked good…

Play of the Day Race Date February 04, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 3 Overview A modest 25k claimer that doesn’t have too many ways to go. Pace There doesn’t look like there’s much here, which should really help #2 CALCULATED BREEZE (5-2), who set the pace and tired on debut against MSW foes. Trends Speed is never a bad thing on the main track, and the inside has been, as a whole, pretty good as well. Best Bet CALCULATED BREEZE Number 2 Morning Line (5-2) Best Bet Overview #2 CALCULATED BREEZE (5-2): MSW dropper popped and stopped on debut, though he still hung around for 3rd, and…