Gulfstream Park Picks: 2024 Pegasus World Cup Invitational

Saturday marks the marquee day of winter racing in the United States. Gulfstream Park will run the Pegasus World Cup Invitational and the the Pegasus World Cup Turf. The events are among the richest races in the country. Check out our Gulfstream Park picks for the big day.

Full Card Analysis

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post: 11:00 AM ET; $91k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 16

• #3 SWOOP TO FINISH (6-1): Gets the top selection. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #1 ZIPADOO (5-1): Is a major player in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #15 GIMME MO BABY (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario.
• #16 PARTY ON GIRL (3-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 3 – 1 – 15 – 16

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post: 11:30 AM ET; $89k Maiden Special Weight going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 12

• #1 SPEAK EASY (4-1): Debuts here and gets the top selection. Will run for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz.
• #7 GHOSTLY SPITFIRE (30-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #8 BIG CITY (9-2): Should improve off the first start and is a major player in this race. Goes out for the D’Angelo barn and gets Dettori in the irons.
• #2 BATTEN DOWN (6-1): Debuts here and will be competitive in this spot. Goes out for the Mott barn and gets Prat in the irons.

Selections: 1 – 7 – 8 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post: 12:00 PM ET; $92k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 13

• #12 SPANSIVE (9-2): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #4 FAST AS FLIGHT (3-1): Is a major player in this race. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #8 HOWBOUTDEMAPPLES (6-1): Is a major player in this race. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 SUN BEE (12-1): Is a price horse and has a shot in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick.

Selections: 12 – 4 – 8 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post: 12:31 PM ET; $100k Handicap going 1 m 70 y on all weather; Entries: 9

• #5 SAND AND SEA (9-5): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #8 JAN’S GIRL (6-1): Is a major player in this race. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #3 CANDY LIGHT (9-2): Is a major player in this race. Will likely get the right setup. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #1 BEECHNUT TROPHY (12-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 3 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post: 1:02 PM ET; $92k Allowance Optional Claiming going 1 m on turf; Entries: 16

• #11 ICE CHOCOLAT (2-1): Gets the top selection. Goes out for the Casse barn and gets Ortiz in the irons. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #13 KURAMATA (5-1): Is a major player in this race. Has been running against decent company. May benefit from a hot pace up front.
• #6 MASEN (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. A good bet to hit the board.
• #7 PUBLIC SECTOR (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot.

Selections: 11 – 13 – 6 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post: 1:33 PM ET; $150k La Prevoyante S. presented by Ketel One Espresso Martini going 1 1/2 m on turf; Entries: 9

• #3 R CALLI KIM (9-5): Gets the top selection. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Goes out for the Walsh barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.
• #6 SISTER OTOOLE (5-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Is the class of the field.
• #1 ROMAGNA MIA (8-5): Will be competitive in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.
• #8 TASS (12-1): Is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 1 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post: 2:04 PM ET; $100k Handicap going 1 m 70 y on all weather; Entries: 13

• #9 SKYRO (5-1): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #6 COUNTY FINAL (4-1): Is a major player in this race. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Has tactical speed and can sit just off the leaders for a stalk and pounce trip.
• #10 BORDER TOWN (15-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick.
• #12 SARATOGA FLASH (12-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 9 – 6 – 10 – 12

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post: 2:41 PM ET; $200k William L. McKnight S. presented by Florida Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association going 1 1/2 m on turf; Entries: 16

• #7 VERSTAPPEN (9-2): Gets the top selection. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #10 ROCKEMPEROR (10-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Makes sense on speed figures. Projects to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #4 VALUE ENGINEERING (20-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #8 CELLIST (12-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. A dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 7 – 10 – 4 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post: 3:13 PM ET; $200k Inside Information S. presented by Don Julio Tequila going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 10

• #8 GERRYMANDER (8-1): Gets the top selection. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race.
• #10 OLIVIA DARLING (4-1): Isn’t without hope. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Goes out for the Delgado barn and gets Ortiz in the irons.
• #9 MARYQUITECONTRARY (2-1): Isn’t without hope. Runs really consistent pace figures which should work well in a moderately paced race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #1 BLUEFIELD (6-1): Probably best to put underneath on most tickets. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 9 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post: 3:45 PM ET; $500k TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational S. going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 13

• #6 RUBY NELL (8-1): Gets the top selection. Comes into the race in really good form.
• #8 QUEEN GODDESS (6-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Has been running against decent company. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario.
• #5 FULL COUNT FELICIA (10-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive in this spot. Runs evenly and will get a very fair pace scenario.
• #4 STAR FORTRESS (5-2): Will be competitive in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick.

Selections: 6 – 8 – 5 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post: 4:20 PM ET; $150k Fred W. Hooper S. presented by Whispering Angel going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 12

• #11 TUMBARUMBA (8-1): Gets the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #1 HEJAZI (8-5): Is a major player in this race. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #2 EXPRESSMAN (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Has been really solid in recent starts and should be ready to run a big one here. Is the class of the field.
• #6 GILMORE (15-1): Is a price horse and feels like a fringe contender. Has been running against decent company. Comes into the race in really good form.

Selections: 11 – 1 – 2 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 12

Post: 4:55 PM ET; $1000k 1/ST BET Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S. going 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 14

• #5 WEBSLINGER (15-1): Is a price horse and gets the top selection. Will be rolling late and has a good closing kick.
• #12 CATNIP (15-1): Is a price horse and is a major player in this race. Has been running against decent company. Likely to be in the first flight of runners and should be in with a chance late.
• #9 WARM HEART (9-5): Is a major player in this race. Runs races good enough to beat this group. Comes into the race in really good form.
• #3 INTEGRATION (3-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Makes sense on speed figures. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 5 – 12 – 9 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 13

Post: 5:40 PM ET; $3000k Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. presented by Baccarat going 1 1/8 m on dirt; Entries: 13

• #12 SKIPPYLONGSTOCKING (8-1): Gets the top selection. Has the top overall power rating in the group. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #7 NATIONAL TREASURE (9-5): Is a major player in this race. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has the top overall power rating in the group.
• #2 O’CONNOR (8-1): Will be competitive in this spot. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Has proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.
• #4 HOIST THE GOLD (12-1): Is a price horse and will be competitive in this spot. Has been running against decent company.

Selections: 12 – 7 – 2 – 4

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