Gulfstream Park Picks: Saturday, December 23, 2023 Graded Stakes Analysis

The Championship meet rolls on at Gulfstream. With a positive forecast all surfaces should be available this weekend. Check out our Gulfstream Park picks for Saturday racing.

Full Card Analysis

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post: 12:10 PM ET; $22k Maiden Claiming going 1 1/16 m on all weather; Entries: 9

• #2 DECISIVE PRIDE (4-1) gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 BULLETONTHECHARTS (20-1) is a price horse and a major player in this race. A good bet to hit the board.
• #8 NETWORKING (15-1) is a price horse and a major player. The class of the field. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #6 ROYAL FOX HILLS (3-1) will be competitive. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Sitting in the second tier and looking to make one well-timed run.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 8 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post: 12:39 PM ET; $70k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 15

• #7 ENLIGHTEN (2-1) gets the top selection. Has the pedigree to be a major player. Runs consistent pace figures in a moderately paced race.
• #11 DASHMAN (6-1) is a major player. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #5 THORNBURY (8-1) should improve off the first start and is a major player.
• #6 MODICA (12-1) is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender. The class of the field.

Selections: 7 – 11 – 5 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post: 1:08 PM ET; $22k Claiming going 5 1/2 f on all weather; Entries: 7

• #1 PEACH NECTAR (2-1) gets the top selection. Runs consistent pace figures. The class of the field.
• #5 DRAMA’S PRAYER (5-2) will be competitive. Proven to handle these conditions. Goes out for the Delgado barn.
• #4 TIZ A TALE (9-5) feels like a fringe contender. Solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one.
• #6 MIDNIGHT CHAOS (9-2) is likely best to put underneath on most tickets. A good bet to hit the board.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 4 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post: 1:37 PM ET; $50k Maiden Optional Claiming going 5 f on all weather; Entries: 8

• #1 KARAYA (1-1) should improve off the first start and gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #6 COOL TRICKS (3-1) should improve off the first start and is a major player. Solid early pace figures.
• #5 GRAND LADY MO (6-1) should improve off the first start and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets.
• #3 MY BLESSING (20-1) is a price horse and is probably best to put underneath on most tickets.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post: 2:06 PM ET; $28k Claiming going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 7

• #2 JOE DI BAGGIO (6-1) gets the top selection. Solid early pace figures. Tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders.
• #6 SELF TAUGHT (9-5) is a major player. Goes out for the Hernandez barn. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 MENELIK (12-1) is a price horse and will be competitive. Proven to handle these conditions. Likely to be in the first flight.
• #4 REBELDE (5-2) has a shot. Proven to handle these conditions. Runs for the combination of Acker and Ortiz.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 7 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post: 2:36 PM ET; $31k Claiming going 1 m on turf; Entries: 9

• #8 EMBOITE (6-5) gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. The top overall power rating.
• #9 ARUBA (3-1) is a major player. Been running against decent company.
• #5 JEBY (6-1) feels like a fringe contender. Makes sense on speed figures. Goes out for the Plesa barn.
• #2 OPPOSITES ATTRACT (6-1) is probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Running against decent company. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.

Selections: 8 – 9 – 5 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post: 3:06 PM ET; $23k Claiming going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #8 ENGLISH BOB (7-5) gets the top selection. Will run for the combination of D’Angelo and Ortiz. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #5 HERE COMES BULLET (9-2) will be competitive. Comes into the race in really good form. Likely part of the early pace.
• #2 BOLDNESS (7-2) will be competitive. Likely to have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run.
• #7 BURGEE (5-2) has a shot. The class of the field. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 2 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post: 3:36 PM ET; $125k Tropical Park Oaks going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 13

• #1 CAIRO CONSORT (3-1) gets the top selection. Should be sitting in the second tier of runners. Looking to make one well-timed run at the leaders. Bet the best of the card at BetDSI.
• #10 BREATH AWAY (9-2) is a major player. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Proven to handle these conditions.
• #11 BE MY SUNSHINE (12-1) is a price horse and will be competitive. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #13 NOTINAMILLIONYEARS (8-1) will be competitive. Likely to get the right setup in this race. Goes out for the Brown barn.

Selections: 1 – 10 – 11 – 13

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post: 4:06 PM ET; $125k Sugar Swirl S. going 6 f on dirt; Entries: 8

• #4 INTREPID DAYDREAM (3-1) gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. The top overall power rating.
• #1 BLUEFIELD (9-2) is a major player. Comes into the race in really good form. Goes out for the Joseph barn.
• #6 HEADLAND (4-1) will be competitive. Comes into the race in really good form.
• #8 SPIRIT WIND (7-2) will be competitive. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Likely to get the right setup.

Selections: 4 – 1 – 6 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post: 4:36 PM ET; $125k Mr. Prospector S. going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #9 SIBELIUS (5-2) gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Proven to handle these conditions after winning the race in 2022.
• #1 GREAT NAVIGATOR (3-1) will be competitive. Been really solid in recent starts. Should be ready to run a big one.
• #7 GILMORE (4-1) will be competitive. The top overall power rating. Likely to have a lot to do in the lane but could get up with a competitive run.
• #2 HOWBEIT (20-1) is a price horse and isn’t without hope. The class of the field.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 7 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post: 5:06 PM ET; $125k Tropical Park Derby going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 14

• #8 SMOKEY MANDATE (4-1) gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #5 ANGLOPHILE (7-2) will be competitive. Has been really solid in recent starts. Should be ready to run a big one. May benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #9 OHANA HONOR (3-1) has a shot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. The top overall power rating.
• #3 BOPPY O (5-1) feels like a fringe contender. Makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 9 – 3

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