Gulfstream Park Picks- 2024 Tropical Park Derby

The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Tropical Park Derby. @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 Claiming $41k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

• #4 BAL DE MAR (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Comes in with solid form. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
• #5 LAURISTON (5-2): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Good race flow for this runner.
• #6 KAKE’S TAP DANCER (9-2): Worth a look. Could wear these ones down late. Potential to kick home late.
• #2 BRITISH EMPRESS (8-1): Fringe Contender. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Should still have enough in the reserves in the final furlong.

Selections: 4 – 5 – 6 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 12:49 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #7 MOBOU (5-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #6 SPEIGHT’SPERCOMETE (6-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Should take a liking to the race shape.
• #3 THE DOORMAN (8-1): Worth a look. May be able to find the right setup.
• #2 CASTAGNO (12-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 7 – 6 – 3 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 1:18 PM ET; Maiden Optional Claiming $40k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

• #6 LADY MEGHAN (12-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
• #1 FONTANA DI TREVI (4-1): Major Player. Seems to be up against the right competition. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #5 MOTOWN OMI (7-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
• #2 CLASSY CHATTERBOX (5-2): Contender. May be a better effort in the 2nd start. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4

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

• #4 IRON MAN JIMMY (3-1): Best bet of the card. Race sets up perfectly. Looks good based on the 78 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
• #8 REMERTON (2-1): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
• #3 BLAZE OF COLOR (15-1): Worth a look. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #12 CARLIN CLAN (12-1): Fringe Contender. Race shape gives this one an edge.

Selections: 4 – 8 – 3 – 12

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 2:19 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $41k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.

• #8 FOUR TOP (6-1): Top pick. Should still have something in the tank late. Race sets up perfectly.
• #10 TAKE YOUR SEATS (3-1): Major Player. Comes home strong.
• #1 PATRONAGE (5-2): Contender. Could wear these ones down late.
• #12 HURRICANE EXPRESS (12-1): Contender.

Selections: 8 – 10 – 1 – 12

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 2:49 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $43k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.

• #3 TREVESS (5-2): Top pick. Looks good based on the 86 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Race sets up perfectly.
• #2 SOPHIA’S STORM (4-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #4 JULEE’S LEGACY (8-5): Major Player. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
• #6 STAR OF SATURN (7-2): Major Player. Speed figs are a bit slow, but not completely hopeless against the top of the field. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 6

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $65k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 10 runners.

• #9 AIN’T NO DISCO (6-1): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Looks good based on the 88 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
• #1 COMMENDATORE (5-2): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #7 MAJORCA (3-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
• #8 GOSGER (4-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 9 – 1 – 7 – 8

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 3:53 PM ET; Tropical Park Oaks $140k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.

• #10 WASKESIU (10-1): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #8 VIVE VEUVE (5-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #12 IN OUR TIME (4-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should sit a good trip.
• #4 PENDULUM (10-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 10 – 8 – 12 – 4

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $60k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.

• #6 SHOT IN THE DARK (6-1): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
• #1 RAPTURE (3-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
• #8 RACING DRIVER (10-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Potentially ready to hit a top number.
• #9 VASSIMO (5-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 8 – 9

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 4:51 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 9 runners.

• #9 VALENTINE BUG (3-1): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
• #5 UNCLE ARMANDO (6-1): Major Player. Productive recent form. Stamina to be in the mix late.
• #4 SWAN LAKE (9-5): Major Player. Likely to maintain its stamina reserves for a strong finish.
• #2 MEHLEK (5-1): Fringe Contender. Competitive numbers early and late. Fast enough on paper to compete.

Selections: 9 – 5 – 4 – 2

Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 5:21 PM ET; Tropical Park Derby $140k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 14 runners.

• #10 CUGINO (9-5): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance. Should be able to work out a trip.
• #9 SILENT HEART (7-2): Contender. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Speed figures match this group well.
• #7 IN A JAM (8-1): Worth a look. May be able find the right setup.
• #3 FREEDOM PRINCIPLE (30-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.

Selections: 10 – 9 – 7 – 3

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