Handicapping

Play of the Day Race Date March 25, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A relatively modest 16k starter-allowance for the level, though that also means it’s a race there for the taking. Pace It should be honest, though not overly heated, which figures to tilt this towards the stalkers who can lay close early and get first run. Trends Tactical speed is never a bad thing on the dirt, though the track has been playing on the fair side for the majority of the meet. Best Bet Hero Tiger Number 2 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #2 Hero Tiger (9-2): Tactical sort has been running…

Play of the Day Race Date March 24, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 9 Overview A competitive state-bred N1X that has several winning candidates, but just one who figures to relish the race flow. Pace It looks borderline supersonic, as several want to hear their feet rattle early, which should set it up for #1 BATTLE CRY (4-1). Trends Tactical speed is never a bad thing on the dirt, though the track has been playing on the fair side for the majority of the meet. Best Bet BATTLE CRY Number 1 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #1 BATTLE CRY (4-1): Stretch runner exits an easy win against…

Play of the Day Race Date March 21, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 7 Overview An MSW there for the taking, as no one inspires and a new face seems primed to take advantage. Pace It looks slow, which could yield to a bunched field. Trends Tactical speed is never a bad thing on the dirt, though the track has been playing on the fair side for the majority of the meet. Best Bet MY HAPPY GIRL Number 3 Morning Line (9-2) Best Bet Overview #3 MY HAPPY GIRL (9-2): Toss the turf run from the parking lot and now she’s back on the dirt for Cox, who…

Play of the Day Race Date March 20, 2021 Track Fair Grounds Race 14 Overview A stellar renewal of the Louisiana Derby (G2), as the local top-3 have been great all winter, and there are some solid outside invaders as well. Pace It should be middling, as there is some longshot inside speed (#2 Rightandjust 20-1), as well as some stalkers like #6 Mandaloun (8-5). Trends Being close on the dirt has been the way to go throughout the meet, as come-from-behind closers are up against it, regardless of the long stretch. Best Bet MANDALOUN Number 6 Morning Line (8-5) Best Bet Overview #6 MANDALOUN (8-5): The deserving…

Play of the Day Race Date March 19, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 10 Overview A weak 20k N2L with a class dropper in #4 SETTING THE MOOD (7-2) who looks primed at this reduced level. Pace It should be honest, as there are a few in here that want to be involved early, and a couple more who will be clsoe throughout. Trends The turf has played fair for the majority of the meet, and while tactical speed is never a bad thing, in a race with a ton of speed, you’re going to have every chance to make a late run. Best Bet SETTING THE MOOD…

Play of the Day Race Date March 18, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 1 Overview A meek group of 16k MCL’ers which could have a hot pace. Pace A pace duel between #1 and #3 should set it up for #7 CHARLIECANDO (4-1). Trends The turf has played fair for the majority of the meet, and while tactical speed is never a bad thing, in a race with a ton of speed, you’re going to have every chance to make a late run. Best Bet CHARLIECANDO Number 1 Morning Line (4-1) Best Bet Overview #7 CHARLIECANDO (4-1): He might be close to a lifetime maiden but this is…

Play of the Day Race Date March 17, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 5 Overview A very competitive 16k starter-allowance that has several winning candidates, but also several who want to mix it up early. Pace It looks hot and contested, which could directly impact a lot of the favorites, while #3 TIZARUNNER (7-2) should be sitting back and licking his chops while ready to pounce. Trends The turf has played fair for the majority of the meet, and while tactical speed is never a bad thing, in a race with a ton of speed, you’re going to have every chance to make a late run. Best Bet…

Play of the Day Race Date March 14, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 2 Overview A compact 20k claimer with plenty of speed. Pace As mentioned, there looks like there’s plenty here, as several want to roll early, which should put #2 CAFFEINE RUSH (3-1) in a good spot, if he can settle just a tad. Trends There have been very few days at the meet where the main track hasn’t played fair, in terms of both a speed and path bias, though as a guideline, having tactical speed is never a bad thing. Best Bet CAFFEINE RUSH Number 2 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #2 CAFFEINE…

Play of the Day Race Date March 13, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A terribly weak 20k MCL with just a few who can win, and a favorite in #7 Converter (6-5) who will be very overbet. Pace There’s not much here, which will flatter the favorite, but the risk-reward on #6 CONSTITUENCY (4-1) will be well worth it. Trends There have been very few days at the meet where the main track hasn’t played fair, in terms of both a speed and path bias, though as a guideline, having tactical speed is never a bad thing. Best Bet CONSTITUENCY Number 6 Morning Line (4-1) Best…

Play of the Day Race Date March 12, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 8 Overview A very solid 50k starter with several win candidates, but a price player in #2 TONALISM (8-1) with plenty of upside and a potential race flow edge too. Pace I’m hoping for a big, big meltdown, as several want to be involved early, which could set it up for the lightly raced stalker #2 TONALISM (8-1). Trends There have been very few days at the meet where the main track hasn’t played fair, in terms of both a speed and path bias, though as a guideline, having tactical speed is never a bad…