Gulfstream Park Picks- January 6, 2023: Stakes Trio Analysis

Gulfstream Park will host a trio of stakes on the Saturday Card. The Ginger Brew, the Limehouse, and the Dania Beach will take place as the final 3 races on the card. Get our Gulfstream Park picks for the Saturday racing action.

Full Card Analysis

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Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 1

$32k Maiden Claiming going 5 1/2 f on all-weather; Post: 12:10 PM ET; Entries: 10

• #2 ON THE DOT (5-2): Gets the top selection. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #5 SKY DIVINE (7-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #3 VAYESTA (9-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #7 MOBAY PRINCESS (15-1): A price horse and has a shot in this race. Has been running against decent company. Solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 2 – 5 – 3 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 2

$89k Maiden Special Weight going 1 m on turf; Post: 12:39 PM ET; Entries: 12

• #9 HEARTENED (3-1): Gets the top selection. Has the pedigree to be a major player in this spot.
• #2 OSCAR’S WORLD (4-1): Should improve off the first start and will be competitive in this spot. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #8 IN A JAM (7-2): Has a shot in this race. Has been running against decent company. Well-bred for this spot.
• #4 FOUR TOP (12-1): A price horse and probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Goes out for the Brown barn and gets Gaffalione in the irons.

Selections: 9 – 2 – 8 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 3

$92k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 f on dirt; Post: 1:09 PM ET; Entries: 6

• #5 FOUR DAWN (9-2): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #2 FLAKES (6-5): A major player in this race. Has proven to be able to handle these conditions in previous starts. Goes out for the Alvarado barn and gets Zayas in the irons.
• #1 LYNX (2-1): A major player in this race. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #3 MUSIC CITY STAR (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Is the class of the field. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 1 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 4

$50k Maiden Optional Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Post: 1:39 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #1 CAJUN FOOL (6-1): Gets the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #8 FAR FROM A STAR (3-1): Should improve off the first start and will be competitive in this spot. Goes out for the Joseph barn and gets Zayas in the irons.
• #2 PAISAN (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #7 MIGHTY MEKONG (6-1): Should improve off the first start and will be competitive in this spot. Will likely be part of the early pace. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 1 – 8 – 2 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 5

$23k Claiming going 6 1/2 f on dirt; Post: 2:09 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #2 JOE DI BAGGIO (5-2): Gets the top selection and is just an honest hard trying runner who always shows up. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #8 RAGTIME BLUES (7-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.
• #6 PURE SPEIGHT (2-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Will run for the combination of D’Angelo and Ortiz. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 EARTH (15-1): A price horse and has a shot in this race. Makes sense on speed figures. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.

Selections: 2 – 8 – 6 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 6

$59k Allowance Optional Claiming going 6 f on dirt; Post: 2:39 PM ET; Entries: 8

• #5 MINXY (4-1): Gets the top selection. Has been running against decent company.
• #1 GITANA (3-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Is the class of the field. A good bet to hit the board in this type of race.
• #3 GIRVIN GIRL (5-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #2 SADIE BEAR (7-2): Isn’t without hope. Has been running against decent company.

Selections: 5 – 1 – 3 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 7

$91k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 m on turf; Post: 3:08 PM ET; Entries: 12

• #11 FREDO (10-1): A price horse and gets the top selection. Will likely be out on or near the lead and will look to hold off the charge to the wire. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #8 AMERICAN DIAMOND (12-1): A price horse and has a shot in this race. Goes out for the Joseph barn and gets Gaffalione in the irons.
• #9 MACKILLOP (6-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures. Will likely get the right setup in this race.
• #2 RUSE (12-1): A price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip. Will likely get the right setup in this race.

Selections: 11- 8 – 9 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 8

$34k Starter Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 m on all-weather; Post: 3:37 PM ET; Entries: 9

• #3 REZASROLEX (9-5): Gets the top selection. Makes sense on speed figures. Will run for the combination of Orseno and Ortiz.
• #1 TAPIT THREE TIMES (2-1): A major player in this race. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 MAGICSHADOW (8-1): A major player in this race. Makes sense on speed figures. Is the class of the field.
• #8 PAPA DO PAPA DO (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Goes out for the Delgado barn and gets Camacho in the irons.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 5 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 9

$125k Ginger Brew S. going 1 m on turf; Post: 4:06 PM ET; Entries: 13

• #4 OZARA (5-2): Gets the top selection. Has been running against decent company. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #12 LIFE’S AN AUDIBLE (2-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Comes into the race in really good form. Will run for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz.
• #1 MADAME MISCHIEF (15-1): A price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Goes out for the Delgado barn and gets Lopez in the irons. Will likely get the right setup in this race.
• #8 BUTTERCREAM BABE (15-1): A price horse and feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Is the class of the field. Makes sense on speed figures.

Selections: 4 – 12- 1 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 10

$100k Limehouse S. going 6 f on dirt; Post: 4:35 PM ET; Entries: 7

Best Bet of the Card

• #2 VALIANT FORCE (7-5): Gets the best bet of the card. Runs races good enough to beat this group. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #4 CUBAN THUNDER (9-5): Will be competitive in this spot. Goes out for the Delgado barn and gets Vasquez in the irons. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #3 SHIP TO SHORE (8-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Has solid early pace figures in a race that looks to lack a ton of front-running speed.
• #7 STEELER MISCHIEF (6-1): Feels like a fringe contender in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.

Selections: 2 – 4 – 3 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 11

$125k Dania Beach S. going 1 m on turf; Post: 5:05 PM ET; Entries: 10

• #10 AGATE ROAD (8-5): Gets the top selection. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick that could get the job done here. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #7 PALM TREE (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #5 REMINDER (6-1): Has a shot in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #6 AIR RECRUIT (3-1): Has a shot in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.

Selections: 10- 7 – 5 – 6

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Monday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 Las Flores

Saturday

• Aqueduct Picks featuring the Jerome
• Gulfstream Park Picks featuring the Ginger Brew
• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 2 San Vicente

Sunday

• Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 Santa Ynez

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