Gulfstream Park Fountain of Youth Stakes: Kentucky Derby Prep Analysis

Saturday’s Fountain of Youth stakes from Gulfstream Park will offer Kentucky Derby points to the winner. Forte looks to solidify his spot in the list of contenders.

Kentucky Derby Saturday Prep Races

Betting News will bring coverage of all 4 Derby Preps this weekend.

• Fountain of Youth (Gulfstream Park)
• Gotham (Aqueduct)
• San Felipe (Santa Anita)
• John Battaglia (Turfway Park)

Fountain of Youth Full Card Selections

Gulfstream Park- Race 1

Post: 11:00 AM ET; $87k Allowance Optional Claiming going 5 furlongs on turf; Entries: 16

• #11 SHEKKY SHEBAZ (5-1) gets the top selection. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #1 FIRECROW (8-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #13 MATTA (6-1) makes sense on speed figures.
• #4 UNDER OATH (4-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 11- 1 – 13- 4

Gulfstream Park- Race 2

Post: 11:29 AM ET; $84k Maiden Special Weight going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 JUST KATHERINE (9-2) is the top pick. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #1 MILLENNIUM PARK (5-1) should improve off the first start and should be competitive in this spot.
• #7 IMAGE OF LOVE (5-2) debuts here at a short price which suggests talent.
• #3 RAGGEDY (12-1) comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 7 – 3

Gulfstream Park- Race 3

Post: 11:58 AM ET; $87k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 12

• #1 UP TO THE MARK (5-2) looks best here. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #11 BEUYS (3-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 1/16 mile distance.
• #9 EYES ON TARGET (8-1) should be competitive in this spot. He makes sense on speed figures.
• #12 SMOKIN' T (5-1) is a good bet to hit the board in this type of race.

Selections: 1 – 11- 9 – 12

Gulfstream Park- Race 4

Post: 12:27 PM ET; $84k Maiden Special Weight going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #9 SUMMONYOURCOURAGE (4-1) gets the top selection. He shouldn't have trouble with the 7 furlong distance. This one could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #10 ILLUSTRATED (5-2) debuts here and goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Saez in the irons.
• #3 OHANA HONOR (8-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #1 AMSTRONG (4-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.

Selections: 9 – 10- 3 – 1

Gulfstream Park- Race 5

Post: 12:58 PM ET; $200k Colonel Liam S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 9

• #4 WEBSLINGER (8-1) is the top pick. He has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 BOPPY O (6-1) appears to be a major player in this race. He seems to fit well enough here.
• #9 DUDE N COLORADO (3-1) should be part of the early pace in this spot. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 OK BOOMER (5-1) runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 9 – 2

Gulfstream Park- Race 6

Post: 1:27 PM ET; $150k The Very One S. going 1 3/8 miles on turf; Entries: 10

• #10 VIRGINIA JOY (5-2) looks best here. She may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #7 HIGHER TRUTH (5-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #2 BESIDE HERSELF (8-1) goes out for the Pletcher barn and gets Saez in the irons.
• #3 LADY ROCKSTAR (7-2) makes sense on speed figures. This one will likely have a lot to do in the lane, but could get up with a competitive run.

Selections: 10- 7 – 2 – 3

Gulfstream Park- Race 7

Post: 1:59 PM ET; $87k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 furlongs on dirt; Entries: 10

• #2 WHITE ABARRIO (6-5) gets the top selection. He has races good enough to beat this group.
• #9 SEAL BEACH (8-1) has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front running speed.
• #6 WEYBURN (4-1) goes out for the Jerkens barn and gets Alvarado in the irons.
• #1 HIGH OAK (8-1) could be a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 2 – 9 – 6 – 1

Gulfstream Park- Race 8

Post: 2:29 PM ET; $150k Canadian Turf S. going 1 1/16 miles on turf; Entries: 10

• #3 EMMANUEL (8-5) is the top pick. He runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one looks to be the class of the field.
• #7 SOUPER DORMY (15-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 ENGLISH BEE (6-1) comes into the race in really good form. This one seems to fit well enough here.
• #5 GOOD GOVERNANCE (6-1) has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 1 – 5

Gulfstream Park- Race 9

Post: 3:01 PM ET; $200k Herecomesthebride S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 12

• #7 CAIRO CONSORT (3-1) looks best here. She has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #9 DANSE MACABRE (10-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #12 SWEETLOU'SGOTACES (6-1) makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 MALLEYMOO (15-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 7 – 9 – 12- 3

Gulfstream Park- Race 10

Post: 3:33 PM ET; $200k WinStar Gulfstream Park Mile S. going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 9

• #7 CHARGE IT (4-5) gets the top selection. He has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #6 ENDORSED (4-1) shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #4 SIMPLIFICATION (8-1) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #2 STEAL SUNSHINE (20-1) goes out for the Dibona barn and gets Reyes in the irons.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 4 – 2

Gulfstream Park- Race 11

Post: 4:05 PM ET; $150k Honey Fox S. going 1 mile on turf; Entries: 11

• #3 SPEAK OF THE DEVIL (7-5) is the top pick. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one shouldn't have trouble with the 1 mile distance.
• #4 WHITE FROST (7-2) has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #11 SWEET DANI GIRL (15-1) has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 FAITH IN HUMANITY (5-1) will likely be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.

Selections: 3 – 4 – 11- 1

Gulfstream Park- Race 12

Post: 4:37 PM ET; $200k Davona Dale S. presented by BetOnline TV going 1 mile on dirt; Entries: 10

• #1 ATOMICALLY (8-1) looks best here. She has races good enough to beat this group. This one has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #3 RED CARPET READY (2-1) has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 INFINITE DIAMOND (10-1) makes sense on speed figures. This one may benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #7 LYNX (12-1) is a price horse and appears to be a major player in this race. This one could get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 1 – 3 – 2 – 7

Gulfstream Park- Race 13

Post: 5:09 PM ET; $200k Mac Diarmida S. going 1 3/8 miles on turf; Entries: 13

• #2 MASTER PIECE (5-1) gets the top selection. He looks to be the class of the field.
• #1 HIGHEST HONORS (3-1) appears to be a major player in this race. This one has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #6 BEMMA'S BOY (20-1) comes into the race in really good form.
• #4 TIME FOR TROUBLE (20-1) has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 6 – 4

Gulfstream Park- Race 14

Post: 5:43 PM ET; $400k Fountain of Youth S. going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Entries: 10

• #4 FORTE (7-5) is the top pick. He has really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. This one has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #8 ROCKET CAN (8-1) could be in with a shot in this race. He comes off a win in the Holy Bull and may offer the best shot at the upset.
• #9 CYCLONE MISCHIEF (12-1) should be ok at the longer distance and could be in the mix here.
• #1 GENERAL JIM (6-1) runs evenly and looks to get a very fair pace scenario here. This one projects to sit mid pack and come with one run.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 9 – 1