The racing action from Gulfstream Park on Saturday features the H. Allen Jerkens Handicap. @HandicappingT3 has all the Gulfstream Park picks for the entire card!
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Gulfstream Park Full Card Analysis
Gulfstream Park Picks: H. Allen Jerkens Stakes (12/06/2025)
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 1
Post Time: 12:20 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $70k; 1 M Turf; Field of 10 runners.
- #5 THOUSANDSTICKS (2-1): Top pick. Comes in with solid form. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #2 THUNDER ZEUS (3-1): Major Player. Comes home strong. Top connections on the circuit with Egan and Biancone.
- #10 ROYAL QUEST (10-1): Major Player. The 79 speed rating is among the best in the field. Zayas and Mott team up on this one.
- #1 FORTUNY (12-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 5 – 2 – 10 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 2-1
Exacta: 5/2,10
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 2
Post Time: 12:51 PM ET; Claiming $27k; 1 M 70 Y All Weather; Field of 9 runners.
- #1 SULTAN THE GREAT (6-1): Top pick. Barn has been solid. Stamina to outlast the competition.
- #3 ROCK THE STARS (3-1): Major Player. Balanced pace figures. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #6 DIXIE PREACH (9-2): Major Player. Barn has been sending out runners. Could wear these ones down late.
- #5 BOLD ADVANCE (4-1): Major Player. Vasquez puts this one in with a chance. Trainer’s horses have been running.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #1 at 6-1
Trifecta: 1/3,6/3,5,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 3
Post Time: 1:20 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $26.5k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 7 runners.
- #2 WHAT IT TIZ (4-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 74 speed rating which is among the top in the group.
- #3 REPROCHE (7-5): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Should still be running strong in the closing stages.
- #1 EXPERT WITNESS (3-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Should find today’s group a bit softer than the last race.
- #4 SILVER VAGGIO (5-2): Fringe Contender. Expect this one to be able to carry the distance. May be getting a weaker field than last out.
Selections: 2 – 3 – 1 – 4
The Plays
Win: #2 at 4-1
Trifecta: 2/3,1/1,3,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 4
Post Time: 1:49 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.
- #6 HAUTE DIVA (3-1): Top pick. Should be able to work out a trip.
- #4 GETTING SERIOUS (9-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #7 Y’ALLREADYFORTHIS (8-1): Contender. Has experience at this level. This one’s a fighter in the late stages.
- #3 COVERED IN CRYSTAL (2-1): Fringe Contender. Should still have enough if the reserves if there in the final furlong. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 6 – 4 – 7 – 3
The Plays
Win: #6 at 3-1
Exacta: 6/4,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 5
Post Time: 2:19 PM ET; Claiming $24.5k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 8 runners.
- #5 IL ALCHEMYSTA (2-1): Top pick. Shouldn’t have trouble getting the distance.
- #7 PEACETHRUSTRENGTH (9-2): Major Player. Trainer is having a great meet. Husbands puts this one in with a chance.
- #6 CRYPTONYM (6-1): Contender. The 79 speed rating is among the best in the field. Potential to have this pace fall just right.
- #1 J SQUARED (15-1): Contender. Race conditions fit this one well. Ruiz and Narvaez team up on this one.
Selections: 5 – 7 – 6 – 1
The Plays
Win: #5 at 2-1
Exacta: 5/7,6
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 6
Post Time: 2:49 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 6 runners.
- #1 SHE’S MY LADY LUCK (8-5): Top pick. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #5 GRIDLOCK (4-1): Major Player. Should take a liking to the race shape. Martinez puts this one in with a chance.
- #3 PUCKERED (5-1): Major Player. Should sit a good trip. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #2 ROYAL POPPY (20-1): Major Player. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 7
Post Time: 3:19 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 M Turf; Field of 16 runners.
- #8 WALLEY WORLD (3-1): Prime Win Player. Barn has been solid. Proven competitor at this configuration.
- #1 LIGHTS OF BROADWAY (15-1): Contender. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
- #4 RUSE (15-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. Barn has been sending out runners.
- #11 JUNCTION ROAD (10-1): Fringe Contender. Could be griding down the competition late. Potential to get the pace of the race flow.
Selections: 8 – 1 – 4 – 11
The Plays
Win: #8 at 3-1
Exacta: 8/1,4
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 8
Post Time: 3:49 PM ET; Starter Optional Claiming $33k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.
- #3 LONGBRANCH LOU (9-5): Prime Win Player. Pace figures factor early and late. Race sets up perfectly.
- #4 TICKING (3-1): Contender. Stamina to be in the mix late. Trainer is having a great meet.
- #7 BAYTOWN PARFAIT (8-1): Contender. Previous success in similar race types. May be able find the right setup.
- #1 CARENTAN (9-2): Contender. Shouldn’t be disadvantaged by the flow of the race.
Selections: 3 – 4 – 7 – 1
The Plays
Win: #3 at 9-5
Exacta Box: 3,4,7
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 9
Post Time: 4:19 PM ET; H. Allen Jerkens Handicap $100k; 2 M Turf; Field of 8 runners.
- #1 RISK MANAGER (3-1): Top pick. Looks good based on the 94 speed rating which is among the top in the group. Barn has been solid.
- #3 SUMMER CAUSE (9-5): Major Player. Running well of late. Looks fast enough off previous efforts.
- #6 BELOUNI (7-2): Contender. Should sit a good trip.
- #5 COILED (8-1): Fringe Contender. Trainer’s horses have been running. Race conditions fit this one well.
Selections: 1 – 3 – 6 – 5
The Plays
Win: #1 at 3-1
Exacta: 1/3,6
Pick 3 (races 9-11): #1, 3 with #4 with #6,9,7,2
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 10
Post Time: 4:49 PM ET; Allowance Optional Claiming $57k; 1 M Dirt; Field of 8 runners.
Best Bet of the Card
- #4 EPIC SUMMER (9-5): Best bet of the card. Strong early pace figs. Bet today’s best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
- #5 BULL BY THE HORNS (3-1): Major Player. Expected to maintain its energy reserves into the final stretch. Like this one if a stretch duel ensues.
- #2 CABOURG (9-2): Major Player. Likely in the mix early.
- #8 YAMAL (7-2): Major Player. Race conditions fit this one well. Early pace figs should have this one involved from the start.
Selections: 4 – 5 – 2 – 8
The Plays
Win: #4 at 1-1
Trifecta: 4/5,2/2,5,8
Gulfstream Park Picks – Race 11
Post Time: 5:19 PM ET; Maiden Claiming $29k; 1 M Turf; Field of 9 runners.
Longshot Play of the Day
- #6 EL MUHEET (5-1): Longshot play of the day. Solid breeding for this spot. Should be able to work out a trip. Bet today’s live longshot on MyBookie.
- #9 ANIMATED (8-1): Major Player. Well bred for this race. Looks to get a bit easier group here.
- #7 FREEDOM STREET (10-1): Major Player. This one’s a fighter in the late stages. Potential to kick home late.
- #2 FLY ERIK FLY (9-5): Major Player. Potential to get the pace of the race flow. Recent races are solid.
Selections: 6 – 9 – 7 – 2
The Plays
Win: #6 at 5-1
Trifecta: 6/9,7/2,7,9
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