The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the Ginger Brew Stakes. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
Full Card Analysis

Gulfstream Park Picks- 2025 Ginger Brew Stakes
Bet all of today’s selections with signup bonuses and promotions at BetOnline.
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $94k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day
- #3 BUZZ ROCKET (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #7 CLASSY WAR (5-2): Contender. Likely to take a step forward.
- #8 OASIS PRINCE (6-1): Contender. Speed figs match up nicely. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #5 HUMAN DESIRE (20-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 8 – 5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:49 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $25k; 5 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 8 runners.

Best Bet of the Card
- #3 MY EMMY AWARD (7-2): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Fits well with this group. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #2 GRAND GOLDEN ROAD (3-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #4 NVDIA (15-1): Contender. Potential to have this pace fall just right. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
- #7 LA MAS LINDA (8-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 4 – 7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:18 PM ET; Claiming $23k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 11 runners.
- #6 IRON MAN JIMMY (2-1): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 BLAZE OF COLOR (5-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition.
- #10 RAPTURE BAY (9-5): Worth a look. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #8 LITTLE STEVEN (20-1): Fringe Contender. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 10 – 8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $44k; 6 F Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #2 BACK IN BUSINESS (9-5): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 DEPUTY TRAMON (20-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Potentially cycling to a top performance.
- #6 EL GUTY (2-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types.
- #1 LOVE HATE (8-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 6 – 1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:19 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $38k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 BLOND JAK (7-2): Top pick. Fits well with this group. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #1 EDITH (4-1): Contender. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #7 POPSTYLE (9-2): Contender. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Consistent presence throughout the race.
- #6 GARUDA (5-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 5 – 1 – 7 – 6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:49 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $94k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #7 AFTER TAXES (5-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form.
- #1 PAPA GOLF (9-2): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #2 SWIRLING EIGHTS (7-2): Worth a look. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
- #5 SHOT IN THE DARK (20-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 7 – 1 – 2 – 5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 12 runners.
- #6 HONESTO (9-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
- #5 MOBOU (3-1): Major Player. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #3 VALENTINE BUG (8-1): Major Player. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #9 MAILMAN MONEY (5-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 5 – 3 – 9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:47 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $50k; 6 1/2 F Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #7 OLEG (7-2): Top pick. Strong early pace figs. Race sets up perfectly.
- #8 JUST RELAX (2-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Can run with these.
- #4 FLOOD ZONE (8-1): Major Player. Should step forward from the first start. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #3 GENUINE GOMO (9-2): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 7 – 8 – 4 – 3
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:21 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $96k; 1 M Turf; Field of 15 runners.
- #6 RAMBLIN’ WRECK (4-1): Top pick. Races competitive with the top contenders. Race may setup for this runner.
- #4 ENLIGHTEN (8-1): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
- #13 FREDO (20-1): Major Player. Previous success in similar race types.
- #10 NAVY SEAL (6-1): Contender. Could be grinding down the competition late.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 13 – 10
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:52 PM ET; Mucho Macho Man Stakes $165k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 9 runners.
- #5 COOL INTENTIONS (9-2): Top pick. Love the heart this one shows in a fight. Looks good based on the 83 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #8 NAUGHTY RASCAL (12-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages. Should take a liking to the race shape.
- #7 ROLANDO (15-1): Major Player. Speed figs match up nicely. Previous success in similar race types.
- #6 SEPTARIAN (3-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 8 – 7 – 6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:22 PM ET; Ginger Brew Stakes $165k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.
- #10 NITROGEN (5-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Solid closing kick.
- #8 CIVETTA (3-1): Contender. This filly debuts at low odds. Backside buzz? Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #7 SPECIAL AVIATOR (12-1): Worth a look. Potentially ready to hit a top number. Has experience at this level.
- #5 HELLO HELLO HELLO (30-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 10 – 8 – 7 – 5
Betting News Horse Racing Coverage
Don’t miss all the horse racing action covered by Betting News each and every week. Coverage includes free handicapping tools, comprehensive guides, and in-depth analysis of the week’s biggest cards. Check out our full card analysis for this week’s upcoming big races:
Saturday Analysis
- Aqueduct Picks featuring the Jerome Stakes (Kentucky Derby Points Race)
- Gulfstream Park Picks featuring the Ginger Brew Stakes
- Oaklawn Park Picks featuring the Smarty Jones Stakes (Kentucky Derby Points Race)
- Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 2 San Vicente Stakes
Sunday Analysis
- Santa Anita Picks featuring the Grade 3 Santa Ynez Stakes (Kentucky Oaks Points Race)