Race of the Day

Play of the Day Race Date January 21, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 4 Overview A weak 12.5k MCL, with several who haven’t shown much of anything in the afternoon. Pace It looks soft, which gives a big tactical edge to #4 LIESEL (3-1), who’s two main rivals – #3 and #6 – have very little early lick. Trends The main track has continued to play very fair, and it even tilted a bit towards off-the-pace types Saturday and sunday. Best Bet LIESEL Number 3 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #3 LIESEL (3-1): Tactical runner gets Irad, who should be aggressive in what looks like a paceless…

Play of the Day Race Date January 20, 2021 Track Gulfstream Park Race 6 Overview An average SAL 50k that has plenty of inside speed and several who look like question marks going this one-turn mile. Pace It looks very honest, as #1, #2, #3, and #5 all want to be aggressive early, which should tilt this to a stalker/closer who can settle a bit early on. Trends The main track has continued to play very fair, and it even tilted a bit towards off-the-pace types Saturday and sunday. Best Bet HAPPY CONSTITUTION Number 6 Morning Line (3-1) Best Bet Overview #6 HAPPY CONSTITUTION (3-1): Stalker goes turf-to-dirt,…

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…