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Gulfstream Park Full Card Analysis
Gulfstream Park Picks- Big Drama Stakes (5/24/2025)
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Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:50 P.M. ET; Claiming $23.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
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#6 CLUBHOUSE (6-1): Longshot play of the day. Looks good based on the 89 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
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#3 MAJOR KING (9-2): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Can run with these.
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#5 BIRD WILDCAT (10-1): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch. Should sit a good trip.
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#2 PIRATE RADIO (2-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 6 – 3 – 5 – 2
The Plays:
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Win: #6 at 3-1
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Exacta Key Box: 6 / 3,5
- Daily Double: 6 / 2,3,7,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 1:25 P.M. ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
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#3 ATTENDING (2-1): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group. Should be able to work out a trip.
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#7 IT’S JUST A GAME (4-1): Contender. Seems to be up against the right competition. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
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#8 GIDDY UP BABY (6-1): Contender. The 77 speed rating is among the best in the field.
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#2 SAWAKIN (8-1): Contender. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 3 – 7 – 8 – 2
The Plays:
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Win: #3 at 8-5
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Exacta: 3 / 4,7,8
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Trifecta: 3 / 4,7,8 / 4,7,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:56 P.M. ET; Starter Optional Claiming $36k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
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#4 MOM’S MARTINI (2-1): Prime Win Player. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race sets up perfectly.
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#2 BECKETT’S MAP (6-1): Contender. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#8 ZO ZUCCHERA (9-2): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
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#7 GREAT SHASHI (5-2): Fringe Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 4 – 2 – 8 – 7
The Plays:
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Win: #4 at 3-2
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Exacta: 4 / 5,8
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Trifecta: 4 / 5,8 / 5,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 2:28 P.M. ET; Claiming $27k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
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#6 SHEILA’S MISSION (7-5): Top pick. Could be ready for a top effort. Race may setup for this runner.
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#8 MISPRINT (3-1): Major Player. Running well of late. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch.
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#3 SPIDER BELLE (5-2): Major Player. Has experience at this level.
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#1 TRENDY (20-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Race shape gives this one an edge.
Selections: 6 – 8 – 3 – 1
The Plays:
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Win: #6 at 2-1
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:59 P.M. ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
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#5 THREEDOTS ANDADASH (7-2): Top pick. Race sets up perfectly. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
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#9 NOT ONE LESS (9-5): Major Player. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Stamina to be in the mix late.
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#1 MISS OCALA (4-1): Major Player. Has experience at this level. Could jump up in the figures and be dangerous.
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#2 CELESTIAL EXPRESS (20-1): Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 5 – 9 – 1 – 2
The Plays:
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Win: #5 at 5-2
- Pick 3 (Races 5-7): 1,5,9 / 1 / 1,5,7,9
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 3:31 P.M. ET; Maiden Special Weight $56k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
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#1 CANUTO (5-2): Best bet of the card. Decent form of late. Race sets up perfectly. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
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#2 RADICAL RHETORIC (8-5): Contender. Looks fast enough off previous efforts. Should take a liking to the race shape.
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#3 FOREVER NOW (6-1): Contender. May be able find the right setup.
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#6 MAHOVLICH (10-1): Fringe Contender.
Selections: 1 – 2 – 3 – 6
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 6-5
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Exacta: 1 / 2,5
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Trifecta: 1 / 2,5 / 2,5
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 4:04 P.M. ET; Claiming $24.5k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.
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#5 ELLAGIO (7-2): Top pick. Stamina to outlast the competition. Race may setup for this runner.
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#7 CAP FERRAT (5-2): Major Player. Looks to get a bit easier group here. Demonstrated success under similar conditions.
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#1 IN OTHER WORDS (10-1): Contender. Consistent presence throughout the race. Has experience at this level.
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#9 I LOVE VENEZUELA (12-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Competitive enough in recent efforts.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 1 – 9
The Plays:
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Win: #5 at 5-2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 4:36 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $58k; 7 1/2 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.
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#3 LIKE THE KING (9-2): Prime Win Player. Fits well with this group.
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#2 GRAND MO THE FIRST (7-5): Contender. Demonstrated success under similar conditions. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
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#5 TAPIT KISSIT WINIT (6-1): Worth a look. Previous success in similar race types. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
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#6 TOCAYO (3-1): Fringe Contender. Ran at this level last out.
Selections: 3 – 2 – 5 – 6
The Plays:
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Win: #3 at 3-2
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Trifecta: 3 / 1,2,4,7 / 1,2,4,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 5:08 P.M. ET; Claiming $27k; 5 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
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#1 CHLOE’S TOY (7-2): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
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#6 FORTUNA BELLE (2-1): Major Player. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
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#7 FOUNDER’S DAY (10-1): Contender. Should sit a good trip. Previous success in similar race types.
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#2 LITA (5-2): Fringe Contender. Competitive enough in recent efforts. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 6 – 7 – 2
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 2-1
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Trifecta Box: 1,6,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 5:40 P.M. ET; Big Drama Handicap $75k; 7 F Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
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#3 DILGER (9-5): Prime Win Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Race sets up perfectly.
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#6 AIR COMBAT (5-2): Contender. Good race flow for this runner. Can run with these.
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#4 SHAQ DIESEL (7-2): Contender. Not likely to be short in the stretch.
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#7 CON COMPANIA (8-1): Fringe Contender. Likely to win the battle if challenged in the stretch.
Selections: 3 – 6 – 4 – 7
The Plays:
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Win: #3 at 7-5
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Exacta: 3 / 4,6
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Trifecta: 3 / 4,6 / 4,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 6:11 P.M. ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 1/16 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
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#1 HOT BLOODED (9-2): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Proven competitor at this configuration.
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#9 DEAR DAD (6-1): Major Player. Potentially cycling to a top performance. Comes home strong.
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#5 KING D’ORO (6-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. Could wear these ones down late.
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#6 BEACH GOLD (3-1): Fringe Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 1 – 9 – 5 – 6
The Plays:
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Win: #1 at 2-1
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Trifecta Box: 1,5,9
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