Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date January 07, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A very solid Florida-bred N1X on the Tapeta, though class dropper #3 SOUPER LEGACY (7-2) looks like he has a big edge. Pace On paper there’s very little here, so tactical speed should be at a premium, as this might turn into a 3F sprint entering the far turn. Trends The Tapeta has been relatively fair and horses have wired sprinting, though overall outside stalkers have been a bit better. Best Bet SOUPER LEGACY Number 3 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #3 SOUPER LEGACY (7-2): WO invader is proven over Tapeta, has…

Play of the Day Race Date January 06, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 10 Overview A modest MCL on Tapeta, with all the proven runners looking slow, and a likely hot firster for potent connections that should be tough. Pace There are a few here who want to be involved but expect #2 LEE ANN’S ARRIOR (3-1) to motor early, as his works are sharp and Irad lands here for a potent Rivelli barn. Trends The Tapeta has been relatively fair and horses have wired sprinting, though overall outside stalkers have been a bit better. Best Bet LEE ANN’S WARRIOR Number 2 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview…

Play of the Day Race Date January 05, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A deep and competitive AOC for older sprinting on the turf, in a race you could go any number of different ways. Pace There are others who ant to be close early but #1 QUICK TEMPO (4-1) is freakishly fast and knows only one way to go. Trends They haven’t run a ton of races on turf, so there’s no real profile, though speed is never a bad thing—especially going this short. Best Bet QUICK TEMPO Number 1 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #1 QUICK TEMPO (4-1) (turf only): Speedster cuts back…

Play of the Day Race Date January 02, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A solid state-bred N1X on the Tapeta, though #4 SPECTACULAR GIRL (2-1) may hold an edge with a 2-for-2 local edge. Pace Expect a slow start and fast finish, which seems to be the M.O. of the Tapeta races. Trends Expect a slow start and fast finish, which seems to be the M.O. of the Tapeta races. Best Bet SPECTACULAR EDGE Number 4 Morning Line (2-1) Best Bet Overview #4 SPECTACULAR EDGE (2-1): Two-time course and distance winner has looked like a new horse since getting to the Tapeta, and either of her…

Play of the Day Race Date January 01, 2022 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A deep and competitive N2L on the Tapeta, though none have the upside of #6 ASKEW (9-2). Pace Expect this to play like a turf race, as there’s little speed on paper, so a 3-furlong sprint figures to ensue off the far turn. Trends The broad Tapeta profile has been outside stalkers, but nothing in terms of a bias, as winners have come from everywhere. Best Bet ASKEW Number 6 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #6 ASKEW (9-2): Lightly raced runner didn’t fire sprinting on the dirt on debut then got to…

Play of the Day Race Date December 31, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A solid MSW on the Tapeta that could go many different ways. Pace On paper, there’s very little here, so tactical speed seems to be at a premium. Trends The broad Tapeta profile has been outside stalkers, but nothing in terms of a bias, as winners have come from everywhere. Best Bet SCARABEA Number 1 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #1 SCARABEA (4-1): Turfway invader faced males last time going longer and ran huge, so this is a drop, and the cutback works too, as she has plenty of foundation for the…

Play of the Day Race Date December 30, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A modest AOC on Tapeta that has a few question marks, and #1 PEARLESCENT (9-5), who is 2-for-2 over the surface. Pace It looks on the slow side, so tactical speed is a plus. Trends The broad Tapeta profile has been outside stalkers, but nothing in terms of a bias, as winners have come from everywhere. Best Bet PEARLESCENT Number 1 Morning Line (9-5) Best Bet Overview #1 PEARLESCENT (9-5): Local lover is 2-for-2 over the Tapeta, drew perfectly, is tactical, and meets a group she should have over a barrel. Picks &…

Play of the Day Race Date December 26, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A deep and competitive starter on the Tapeta that has a slew of contenders, though the race flow may play a big factor. Pace It looks hot and contested, as more than a few want to motor early, so possessing a stalking gear seems imperative. Trends The Tapeta, as a whole, has played pretty fair to all running styles and paths. Best Bet LIGHT FURY Number 5 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #5 LIGHT FURY (5-1): Class-dropping stalker didn’t run poorly on the dirt in a Claiming Crown stakes but really impressed…

Play of the Day Race Date December 24, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 10 Overview A solid renewal of the 2-mile Jerkens, with several who have a winning chance, though all but one looks severely pace compromised. Pace There’s absolutely none here, which means #3 ABAAN (4-1) is as loose as Saez wants him to be, and not only is he loose, but his main rivals don’t have a hint of early foot. Trends They just haven’t run enough races on the turf to get a real feel, but being close—or loose in front—is never a bad thing. Best Bet ABAAN Number 3 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet…

Play of the Day Race Date December 22, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A compact 16k starter on the Tapeta with a heavy 8-5 ML favorite (#4 Awsum Roar) that never wins, which means an in-form runner like #7 TREVESS (9-2) can take advantage. Pace There’s not much here, which means an aggressive ride by Reyes aboard #7 TREVESS (9-2) will give him a big tactical edge over the favorite. Trends The Tapeta is a bit tough to get a read on, though outside stalkers might get a slight lean. Best Bet TREVESS Number 7 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #7 TREVESS (9-2): Got fried…