Gulfstream Park Picks: Big Drama Handicap

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Big Drama Handicap. Check out our Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:55 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #5 MR NARCISSISTIC (9-5): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #3 ACADEMY CHOICE (2-1): Major Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Pace figures factor early and late.
• #7 ETNICO (5-2): Contender. Pace figures factor early and late. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #6 PACK PLAYS (15-1): Fringe Contender. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race may setup for this runner.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 7 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:24 PM ET; Claiming $29k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 CITIZEN K (9-5): Top pick. Top jock on the circuit with Zayas. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #4 GRAND JOURNEY (8-5): Major Player. Barn has been solid. Race sets up perfectly.
• #3 HARPOON HARRY (8-1): Worth a look. Top 5 rider aboard. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 MY MAN FLINT (10-1): Underneath. Fits well with this group.

Selections: 7 – 4 – 3 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:53 PM ET; Claiming $37k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

• #1 FOGGY NOTE (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 SUPER SPIN (9-2): Contender. Could be ready for a top effort. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #7 PRINCESS BLAKELY (6-1): Contender. Favorable class relief in this spot. Should like the pace setup.
• #4 LITA (3-1): Fringe Contender. Fits the race shape well. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 7 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:22 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $25k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 11 runners.

• #8 GOLDEN SOMBRERO (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #1 ASSERTIVE ATTITUDE (6-1): Fringe Contender. Favorable class relief in this spot. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #4 FIFTY ONE FIFTY (6-1): Worth a look. Favorable class relief in this spot. Decent form of late.
• #7 REBEL JOKE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Top 5 rider aboard. Should be able to work out a trip.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:51 PM ET; Handicap $75k; 5 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 XY SPEED (7-5): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #7 MAMBA ON THREE (5-2): Contender. Barn has been solid. Proven over the trip.
• #4 SIGILOSO (6-1): Worth a look. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #2 GRIMES (12-1): Fringe Contender. Fits well with this group.

Selections: 6 – 7 – 4 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:21 PM ET; Claiming $26k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.

• #7 CAPTAIN ANTHONY (5-2): Best bet of the card. Pace figures factor early and late. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry leading rebates on BetOnline..
• #2 UNCLE ARMANDO (6-1): Contender. Race sets up perfectly. Could be ready for a top effort.
• #8 MILLENNIUM CONDO (10-1): Contender. Races competitive with the top contenders. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #5 SWAN LAKE (7-5): Fringe Contender. Pace figures factor early and late.

Selections: 7 – 2 – 8 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:52 PM ET; Big Drama Handicap $100k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #6 OCTANE (7-5): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #4 SHAQ DIESEL (4-1): Major Player. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Fits well with this group.
• #2 LOCO ABARRIO (5-2): Contender. Barn has been solid. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #7 TICKING (20-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have something in the tank late. Barn has been solid.

Selections: 6 – 4 – 2 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 4:24 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 5 F All Weather; Field of 11 runners.

• #4 LOVIN MAKES CENTS (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Pace figures factor early and late.
• #3 HEIR TO THE ROAR (4-1): Major Player. Race may setup for this runner. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #2 WICKLOW GAL (9-2): Major Player. Favorable class relief in this spot. Barn has been solid.
• #11 AMOR Y CONTROL (6-1): Major Player. Fits well with this group. Pace figures factor early and late.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 2 – 11

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:01 PM ET; Mr. Steele Stakes $95k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 WIN FOR THE MONEY (3-1): Top pick. Top trainer at the meet in Casse. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #7 MAIN EVENT (7-5): Major Player. Solid closing kick. Favorable class relief in this spot.
• #6 EYES ON THE KING (10-1): Major Player. Should still have something in the tank late. Top 5 rider aboard.
• #4 ME AND MR. C (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 6 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 5:31 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 TEAM CAPTAIN (3-1): Top pick. Pace figures factor early and late. Race sets up perfectly.
• #5 SILENT AND VIOLENT (7-2): Major Player. Top 5 rider aboard. Decent form of late.
• #1 HEATHCLIFF (6-1): Contender. Top 5 rider aboard. Races competitive with the top contenders.
• #6 MEGA GLORIOUS (6-1): Contender. Fits well with this group.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 1 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:00 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 FREDO (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Solid closing kick.
• #7 LORD EDDARD STARK (6-1): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Love the heart this one shows in a fight.
• #8 SPY HUNTER (3-1): Contender. Races that could beat these. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 O CAPTAIN (5-1): Fringe Contender. Solid closing kick. Race may setup for this runner.

Selections: 5 – 7 – 8 – 1

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