Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date January 16, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 10 Overview A deep and competitive running of the Sunshine Turf, where the favorites have little to no edge over the mid-priced contenders. Pace It looks very honest, as several want to be involved early, which could tilt this to the stalker/closers. Trends The turf played to off-the-pace types Wednesday and Thursday, which could bode well for the stalker/closers here. Best Bet OVER THE CHANNEL Number 5 Morning Line (12-1) Best Bet Overview #5 OVER THE CHANNEL (12-1) (turf only): In form runner takes the blinkers off after being too close last time, but he’s…

Play of the Day Race Date January 15, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview A modest 16k turf sprint with an evenly matched group that seems ripe for an upset. Pace It looks moderate, which should really play to #7 GOT GLEE (5-1), especially with Lopez aboard. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet GOT GLEE Number 7 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #7 GOT GLEE (5-1) (turf only): Pace presser drew the perfect attack post for her style, while catching a group without a ton of…

Play of the Day Race Date January 14, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A solid open 16k claimer with very little difference between the favorites and the mid-priced contenders. Pace It looks moderate, which should help the chances of #2 TALE OF KANTHAROS (12-1), while potentially negating those of the favorites (#2, #4, #7). Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet TALE OF KANTHAROS Number 2 Morning Line (12-1) Best Bet Overview #2 TALE OF KANTHAROS (12-1): Price player has been running against state breds and keeping…

Play of the Day Race Date January 13, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 1 Overview A relatively weak 25k claimer, with two of the favorites drawn way outside. Pace It looks moderate, but turf racing has turned into a 2-furlong sprint late, which negates a lot of any potential race flow issues. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet LEASE Number 3 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #3 LEASE (7-2): Mott runner drops in class again, goes second-off the layoff and second-time blinkers, adds Lasix, and his two…

Play of the Day Race Date January 10, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A wide-open bottom level claimer with several winning candidates. Pace It looks hot and contested, which means things could fall apart in the lane, especially if #5 Take Charge Dude (7-2) is in fact off form on the stiff class drop. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet YOUNG RAYMOND Number 4 Morning Line (10-1) Best Bet Overview #4 YOUNG RAYMOND (10-1): Stalker didn’t have a fair go of it last time after a…

Play of the Day Race Date January 09, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A solid AOC with plenty of depth, though with very few who have upside. Pace It’s non-existent, which means #1 BLUEGRASS PARKWAY (4-1) looks poised to be loose and lonely up front. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet BLUEGRASS PARKWAY Number 1 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #1 BLUEGRASS PARKWAY (4-1) (turf only): Capable sort with Brisset and Thomas now gets a huge trainer upgrade to Maker, who excels in these marathon…

Play of the Day Race Date January 08, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A decent 20k N2L but also one that seems there for the taking, as the two expected favorites (#1 and #4) don’t really inspire. Pace There’s plenty here, and the aforementioned two favorites look destined to duel early and often, which could set it up for a stalker. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet HUSHED HIJINKS Number 7 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #7 HUSHED HIJINKS (9-2): Outside presser drew perfect for…

Play of the Day Race Date January 07, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A very deep and competitive AOC for veteran turf sprinters, many of which enter in very strong form and off stakes starts. Pace There’s a ton of it here, as several want to be on the lead or pressing it, which should set things up for an off-the-pace type. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet TIGER BLOOD Number 7 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #7 TIGER BLOOD (4-1) (turf or dirt): Stalker…

Play of the Day Race Date January 06, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A very deep and competitive group of seasoned 50k turf claimers. Pace There’s a ton of it here, as several want to be on the lead or pressing it, which should set things up for an off-the-pace type. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet Morocco Number 6 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #6 Morocco (3-1) (turf only): Stretch runner just won at the level, and while this group is a tad tougher,…

Play of the Day Race Date January 03, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A cookie cutter low-level claimer there for the taking, with a recent Maker claim that seems primed to improve. Pace There’s very little here, with only #2 Plenum (12-1) a confirmed front runner, so things should be slow early and fast late. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, though having tactical speed on the main track here is never a bad thing. Best Bet MAX’S CAUSEWAY Number 11 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #11 MAX’S CAUSEWAY (7-2) (turf only): Maker claim (18%) was a good 2nd off the…