Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date December 18, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A competitive turf sprint, but one lacking a lot of early speed, which should help the class-dropping #6 FIGHTRESS (7-2). Pace The pace looks there for the taking, and #6 FIGHTRESS (3-1) has been showing speed against better, which means she should be on a send mission here. 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 FIGHTRESS Number 6 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #6 FIGHTRESS (7-2) (turf only): Class dropper has been facing…

Play of the Day Race Date December 17, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview A state-bred AOC with a field that is very evenly matched on paper, though #1 PAPA’S LITTLE GIRL (3-1) seems to hold a distinct pace advantage. Pace The pace looks there for the taking, and with Paco Lopez aboard #1 PAPA’S LITTLE GIRL (3-1), who has shown speed in three straight, expect him to go and clear off early. 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 PAPA’S LITTLE GIRL Number 1 Morning Line (3-1)…

Play of the Day Race Date December 16, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A decent starter-optional claimer with plenty of speed. Pace The pace looks hot and contested, as several want to get involved early, which should set this up for a stalker from just off the lead. 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 SUNNY ISLE BEACH Number 7 Morning Line (7-2) Best Bet Overview #7 SUNNY ISLE BEACH (7-2): Stalker catches a speedy field, is a two-time winner in a race filled with 1’fers, and…

Play of the Day Race Date December 13, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 10 Overview A strong 50k claimer on the turf with a deep field. Pace The pace looks modest, with inside speed from #1, #2, and #3, though it should be tepid early, regardless. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet SUPER KITTEN Number 4 Morning Line (6-1) Best Bet Overview #4 SNIPER KITTEN (6-1) (turf only): Maker charge should be able to spy the inside trio and get first run on the two…

Play of the Day Race Date December 12, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A relatively modest 75k stakes with a potential standout in #5 LADY LAWYER (2-1). Pace The pace looks soft, which only flatters #5 LADY LAWYER (2-1), who wired last time and should be on a loose lead here too. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet LADY LAWYER Number 5 Morning Line (2-1) Best Bet Overview #5 LADY LAWYER (2-1): Potential Lone F wired last time and should be the controlling…

Play of the Day Race Date December 11, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A state-bred MSW that is ripe for the taking by a classier newcomer. Pace The pace looks honest but not overly fast, which should bunch the field entering the far turn. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet JADE EMPRESS Number 3 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #3 JADE EMPRESS (3-1): Mott runner has faced a trio of open MSW fields in her first three starts and held her own,…

Play of the Day Race Date December 10, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A modest but competitive group of 20k N2L’s that seems there for the taking by a newcomer, as the locals just don’t inspire. Pace The pace looks glacial to non-existent, as there is no one entered who has shown any speed of late, which means this will be a crawl early on. Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet MEMPHIS SHOWBOAT Number 2 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #2 MEMPHIS…

Play of the Day Race Date December 09, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A very competitive group of 35k claimers where little separates the favorites from the mid-priced contenders. Pace The pace should be honest enough, as there are at least a few who want to be involved throughout (#1 and #8). Trends Both the turf and dirt has been playing fair, especially the latter, as several off-the-pace types came running to end Saturday and throughout Sunday as well. Best Bet STREET COPPER Number 7 Morning Line (8-1) Best Bet Overview #7 STREET COPPER (8-1): Got the comeback out of the way off the long layoff,…

Play of the Day Race Date December 09, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A relatively meek group of low-level claimers, with several entering off losses against a class riser, #6 YOUNG RAYMOND (5-1), who is on the upswing. Pace Things should be heated and contested up front, which should also suit #6 YOUNG RAYMOND (5-1). Trends Tactical speed has been doing well early at the meet, though things tempered a bit on Friday. Best Bet YOUNG RAMOND Number 6 Morning Line (5-1) Best Bet Overview #6 YOUNG RAYMOND (5-1): Recent N3L winner rises in class but should be sitting off what looks like a hot and…

Play of the Day Race Date December 05, 2020 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A typical deep and competitive starter stakes where several are close on paper, which means taking a price is imperative. Pace Things should be very heated up front, as several want to be on or near the lead, which could set it up for an off-the-pace type late. Trends Speed has played well on the dirt, with runners that have been 1st or 2nd at the pace call finishing in the top-2 in 7-of-8races. Best Bet AVANT GARDE Number 1 Morning Line (15-1) Best Bet Overview #1 AVANT GARDE (15-1): Win machine has…