Gulfstream Park Picks- Kentucky Derby, Oaks Prep

The Florida road to the Kentucky Derby continues Saturday with the grade 2 Fountain of Youth. Check out our free Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 1

Post: 11:15 AM ET; $89k Maiden Special Weight going 1 1/8 m on turf; Entries: 15

• #7 LINESMAN (4-1): Takes the top selection. Expected to improve off the first start, goes out for the Pletcher barn with Ortiz in the irons.
• #13 STEADFAST RESOLVE (8-1): Another expected to improve off the first start, a major player in this race. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #15 ANNOINTED (15-1): A price horse, expected to be competitive. Rolling late with a good closing kick.
• #6 THORNBURY (6-1): A fringe contender, been running against decent company.

Selections: 7 – 13 – 15 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 2

Post: 11:44 AM ET; $89k Maiden Special Weight going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #2 BE YOU (6-1): Takes the top selection. Runs races good enough to beat this group, going for the combination of Pletcher and Ortiz. Bet the longshot play of the card at BetOnline.
• #3 TAPAKENA (9-2): Expected to improve and be competitive. Goes out for the Lynch barn with Ortiz in the irons.
• #8 JEFFERSON STREET (3-1): Another expected to improve, has a shot in this race. Solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one.
• #1 BIG CITY (5-2): A fringe contender with the pedigree to be a major player. Goes out for the D’Angelo barn with Saez in the irons.

Selections: 2 – 3 – 8 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 3

Post: 12:13 PM ET; $200k Colonel Liam S. going 1 m on turf; Entries: 9

• #9 TRIPLE ESPRESSO (9-2): Takes the top selection. Proven to handle these conditions, top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 ABRUMAR (7-2): A major player, proven to handle these conditions, goes out for the Joseph barn with Lopez in the irons.
• #8 CUGINO (5-2): Expected to be competitive, should be sitting in the second tier of runners and make a well-timed run at the leaders.
• #4 TOCAYO (8-1): Expected to be competitive, running against decent company.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 8 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 4

Post: 12:43 PM ET; $100k Handicap going 1 1/8 m on all weather; Entries: 10

• #2 SKYRO (3-1): Takes the top selection. Expected to sit in the second tier and make a well-timed run for Lynch and Ortiz.
• #1 AMSTRONG (9-2): A major player, runs races good enough to beat this group. Been running against decent company.
• #4 LURE HIM IN (10-1): A price horse, expected to be competitive for the Wilensky barn with Gonzalez in the irons.
• #9 CONGRUENT (4-1): Expected to be competitive, goes out for the Joseph barn with Zayas in the irons.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 4 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 5

Post: 1:14 PM ET; $92k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 1/2 f on turf; Entries: 15

• #5 ENGLISH BEE (6-1): Takes the top selection. Expected to be sitting in the second tier and make a well-timed run.
• #15 KURAMATA (6-1): A major player, a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #11 QUALITY G (8-1): A major player, top overall power rating in the group. Makes sense on speed figures.
• #9 NEVER SURPRISED (7-2): A major player, likely to be in the first flight of runners and in with a chance late. The class of the field.

Selections: 5 – 15 – 11 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 6

Post: 1:44 PM ET; $92k Allowance Optional Claiming going 7 f on dirt; Entries: 9

• #5 KINGSBARNS (8-5): Takes the top selection. Proven to handle these conditions, been running against decent company.
• #8 HOWLING TIME (10-1): A price horse with a shot. Has tactical speed for a stalk and pounce trip, runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #1 BABY YODA (12-1): A price horse and the class of the field.
• #9 POSITIVE REVIEW (4-1): A fringe contender, the class of the field, runs really consistent pace figures.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 7

Post: 2:15 PM ET; $200k Mac Diarmida S. presented by Corniche going 1 3/8 m on turf; Entries: 10

• #6 DYNADRIVE (4-1): Takes the top selection. Comes into the race in really good form, will be rolling late with a good closing kick.
• #1 MAIN EVENT (8-1): Expected to be competitive, really solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one. Runs consistent pace figures.
• #10 KINGMAX (9-2): Expected to be competitive, running against decent company. Top overall power rating in the group.
• #5 CATCH THAT PARTY (20-1): A price horse, feels like a fringe contender. Makes sense on speed figures, really solid in recent starts.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 10 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 8

Post: 2:45 PM ET; $200k Herecomesthebride S. going 1 m on turf; Entries: 11

• #3 OZARA (2-1): Takes the top selection. Top overall power rating in the group.
• #7 LIFE’S AN AUDIBLE (5-2): A major player, likely to be sitting in the second tier and make a well-timed run.
• #11 POUNCE (20-1): A price horse with a shot. Runs races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 CROWN IMPERIAL (15-1): A price horse, isn’t without hope. Really solid in recent starts and ready to run a big one.

Selections: 3 – 7 – 11 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 9

Post: 3:17 PM ET; $200k Davona Dale S. presented by FanDuel TV going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #3 JUST F Y I (7-5): Takes the top selection. Top overall power rating, solid in recent starts, and ready to run a big race.
• #2 LESLIE’S ROSE (8-5): A contender, making sense on speed figures.
• #4 FIONA’S MAGIC (8-1): Not without hope, making sense on speed figures, and likely to get the right setup.
• #8 INTO CHAMPAGNE (6-1): Expected to run for minor placings, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 10

Post: 3:49 PM ET; $150k The Very One S. going 1 3/8 m on turf; Entries: 10

• #10 R CALLI KIM (7-2): Takes the top selection. Will be rolling late with a good closing kick, been running against decent company.
• #6 ANATOLIAN (6-1): A competitive horse, the class of the field, really solid in recent starts.
• #8 MISS YEARWOOD (8-1): Has a shot, really solid in recent starts, and ready to run a big one.
• #3 READY LADY (12-1): A price horse, proven to handle these conditions in previous starts.

Selections: 10 – 6 – 8 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 11

Post: 4:20 PM ET; $200k Gulfstream Park Mile S. presented by Jack Christopher going 1 m on dirt; Entries: 8

• #5 TUMBARUMBA (8-5): Takes the top selection. Top overall power rating, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance.
• #3 STEAL SUNSHINE (5-2): A fringe contender, makes sense on speed figures, projected to sit mid-pack and come with one run.
• #4 IL MIRACOLO (9-2): A fringe contender, makes sense on speed figures, likely to be in the first flight and in with a chance late.
• #8 GILMORE (15-1): A price horse, a fringe contender, shouldn’t have trouble with the distance, and a dangerous threat to get loose on the front end.

Selections: 5 – 3 – 4 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 12

Post: 4:53 PM ET; $150k Canadian Turf S. going 1 1/16 m on turf; Entries: 10

• #5 SIEGE OF BOSTON (8-1): Takes the top selection. Been running against decent company, races good enough to beat this group.
• #2 SMOKIN’ T (6-1): A competitive horse, really solid in recent starts, ready to run a big race.
• #6 ATONE (5-2): A competitive horse, top overall power rating, runs evenly and gets a fair pace scenario.
• #10 ICE CHOCOLAT (8-1): A competitive horse, comes into the race in good form, should be sitting in the second tier and looking to make a well-timed run.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 6 – 10

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 13

Post: 5:23 PM ET; $150k Honey Fox S. going 1 m on turf; Entries: 11

• #3 BE MY SUNSHINE (9-2): Takes the top selection. Been running against decent company.
• #6 CHILI FLAG (9-5): A major player, will run for the combination of Brown and Ortiz, comes into the race in good form.
• #4 SPANSIVE (12-1): A price horse, expected to be competitive, races good enough to beat this group.
• #7 FOR THE FLAG (8-1): Expected to be competitive, proven to handle these conditions, and is the class of the field.

Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks- Race 14

Post: 6:10 PM ET; $400k Coolmore Fountain of Youth S. going 1 1/16 m on dirt; Entries: 9

• #8 LOCKED (5-2): Takes the top selection. Shouldn’t have trouble with the distance. Bet today’s best Best Bet at BetUS.
• #5 DORNOCH (2-1): A contender, likely to be part of the early pace, and the class of the field.
• #1 SPEAK EASY (9-2): A fringe contender, should improve off the first start, comes into the race in good form.
• #3 VICTORY AVENUE (4-1): Expected to improve and not without hope, makes sense on speed figures, comes into the race in good form.

Selections: 8 – 5 – 1 – 3

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Saturday

• Aqueduct picks featuring the Gotham Stakes*
• Gulfstream Park picks featuring the Fountain of Youth*
• Oaklawn Park picks featuring featuring the  Breeders’ Series
• Fair Grounds featuring a trio of turf stakes

Sunday

• Santa Anita picks featuring the Grade 2 San Felipe*

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