Gulfstream Park Picks- 2024 Fort Lauderdale Stakes

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Ft. Lauderdale Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!

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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 5 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

• #5 VINO FRIZZANTE (8-1): Longshot play of the day. Stamina to outlast the competition. Comes in with solid form. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #2 SALTWATER TAFFY (4-1): Contender. Rider is in the upper tier of the colony.
• #4 UNCAPTURED DOVE (7-2): Worth a look. Has been running well enough recently. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #9 SEMINOLE SALLY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Solid turn of foot. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 5 – 2 – 4 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:49 PM ET; Claiming $26k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 13 runners.

• #1 BOMB SQUAD (3-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Race sets up perfectly.
• #9 SHE TAKES CASH (2-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
• #7 SILENT MELODY (5-1): Worth a look. May be able to find the right setup.
• #8 PUCKERED (20-1): Fringe Contender. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 1 – 9 – 7 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:18 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #2 WISTUCKY (4-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 SENOR MARCELO (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #9 TUCSON (3-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #5 FIVEEYESONSKYSTARS (12-1): Contender. Should still have enough reserves in the final furlong. Competitive enough in recent efforts.

Selections: 2 – 1 – 9 – 5

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 1:47 PM ET; Sugar Swirl Stakes $140k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #4 SPIRIT WIND (5-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Looks good based on the 96 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #7 MYSTIC LAKE (2-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #2 INTREPID DAYDREAM (6-1): Contender. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
• #3 HAULIN ICE (15-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 2 – 3

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:16 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

• #10 BEECHNUT TROPHY (8-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 85 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 DONTMESSWITHTESS (9-2): Major Player. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
• #2 CABERNET (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #9 DON’T GET PICKLED (5-1): Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Recent races are solid.

Selections: 10 – 1 – 2 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:46 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

• #1 WAKAN (15-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #5 NO MORE WAR (9-2): Fringe Contender. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Seems to be up against the right competition.
• #10 CIPHER (2-1): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Should sit a good trip.
• #7 STEWBALL (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 1 – 5 – 10 – 7

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:16 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $61k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #8 HERE’S THE KICKER (8-5): Best bet of the card. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #1 PERSONAL CHOICE (7-2): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
• #3 DONE ENOUGH (5-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
• #4 ARCH STREET (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.

Selections: 8 – 1 – 3 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:46 PM ET; Janus Stakes $140k; 5 F Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #10 ARZAK (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #2 XY SPEED (8-1): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #8 AXTHELM (5-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 MASSETO (12-1): Fringe Contender. Recent races are solid. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 2 – 8 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:22 PM ET; Harlan’s Holiday Stakes $165k; 1 1/16 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #2 TUMBARUMBA (8-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race sets up perfectly.
• #6 STEAL SUNSHINE (4-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Speed figures match this group well.
• #3 CAPE TRAFALGAR (6-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #1 TUSCAN SKY (5-2): Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.

Selections: 2 – 6 – 3 – 1

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Ft. Lauderdale Stakes $215k; 1 1/8 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.

• #5 WIN FOR THE MONEY (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #8 FORT WASHINGTON (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #1 CASH EQUITY (9-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 MAJOR DUDE (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 5 – 8 – 1 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:22 PM ET; Suwannee River Stakes $165k; 1 M Turf; Field of 12 runners.

• #8 SAFFRON MOON (6-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition.
• #7 BE YOUR BEST (6-1): Major Player. Productive recent form.
• #11 BREATH AWAY (5-1): Contender. Could wear these ones down late. Previous success in similar race types.
• #4 PAPILIO (15-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Can compete from a speed figure standpoint.

Selections: 8 – 7 – 11 – 4

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